Ag en Technologies: 08903-90062 Volume 1
Ag en Technologies: 08903-90062 Volume 1
Ag en Technologies: 08903-90062 Volume 1
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June 8,2000
08903-90062 Volume 1
Dear Customer,
As of November 1, 1999, four of Hewlett-Packard's businesses, test and measurement,
semiconductor products, health care solutions, and chemical analysis became a new company,
Agilent Technologies. Now, many of your Hewlett-Packard products and services are in the care of
Agilent Technologies.
At Agilent Technologies, we are working diligently to make this transition as smooth as possible for
you. However, as a result of this transition, the products and related documentation contained in this
shipment may be labeled with either the Hewlett-Packard name and logo, the Agilent Technologies
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(HP), but applies to your Agilent Technologies product. Hewlett-Packard and Agilent branded
products with the same model number are interchangeable.
Whatever logo you see, the information, products, and services come from the same reliable source.
If you have questions about Agilent Technologies products and services, please visit our website at
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Sincerely,
Rebranding Team
HP 8903B
AUDIO ANALYZER
(Including Option 001)
Service Manual
SERIAL NUMBERS
Fifth Edition
HEWLETT
PACKARD
1 Regulatory Information
(Updated March 1999)
1
Regulatory Information (Updated March 1999)
Safety Considerations
GENERAL
This product a n d related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety
markings a n d instructions before operation.
This product h a s been designed and tested i n accordance w i t h IEC Publication 1010,
"Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus," a n d has been supplied in a
safe condition. This instruction documentation contains information a n d warnings which
must be followed by t h e user to ensure safe operation and t o m a i n t a i n t h e product i n a safe
condition.
SAFETY EARTH GROUND
A uninterruptible safety e a r t h ground must be provided from t h e m a i n power source to the
product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
A Indicates instrument damage can occur if indicated operating limits are exceeded.
A Indicates hazardous voltages.
- Indicates e a r t h (ground) terminal
WARNING
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
2 Chapter 1
Regulatory Information (Updated March 1999)
Chapter 1 3
Regulatory Information (Updated March 1999)
Product Markings
CE - the CE m a r k is a registered trademark of the European Community. A CE m a r k
accompanied by a year indicated the year the design was proven.
4 Chapter 1
REGIONAL SALES AND SERVICE OFFICES
GENERAL
This product and related documentation must be
[WARNING I
reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and
instructions before operation. A n y interruption of the protective (grounding)
conductor (inside or outside the instrument) or
This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided disconnecting the protective earth terminal will
with a protective earth terminal). cause a potential shock hazard that could result-
ing personal injury. (Grounding one conductor of
BEFORE APPLYING POWER a two conductor outlet is not sufficientprotection).
Verify that the product is set to match the available
line voltage and the correct fuse is installed. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been
impaired, the instrument must be made inop-
SAFETY EARTH GROUND erative and be secured against any unintended
An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be pro- operation.
vided from the main power source to the product input
wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord If this instrument is to be energized via an
set. autotransformer (for voltage reduction) make sure
the common terminal is connected to the earth
SAFETY SYMBOLS terminal of the power source.
/i\ Instruction manual symbol: the product will be
marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the
Servicing instructions are for use by service
trained personnel only. To avoid dangerous elec-
user to refer to the instruction manual (refer to Table tric shock, do not perform any servicing unless
of Contents.) qualified to do so.
I The toWARNING
IIt calls attention sign denotes a hazard.
a procedure, practice, or the like,
Capacitors inside the instrument may still be
charged even if the instrument has been discon-
nected from its source os supply.
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a For continued protection against fire hazard, re-
WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully place the line fuse(s) only with 250V fuse(s) of
understood and met. the same current rating and type (for example,
normal blow, time delay, etc.) Do not use repaired
CAUTION The CAUTION sign fuses or short circuited fuseholders.
- denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or
the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or
all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood
and met.
ATTENTION
Static Sensitive
Devices
Section 6
REPLACEABLE PARTS
6-1
Replaceable Parts Model 8903B
NOTE data. Quantities given are for one year of parts sup-
Within the USA, it is better to order di- port. A complimentary copy of the “Recommended
rectly from the HP Parts Center in Moun- Spares” list may be requested from your nearest
tain View, California. Ask your nearest Hewlett-Packard office.
HP office for information and forms for
the “Direct Mail Order System”. When stocking parts to support more than one Audio
Analyzer or to support a variety of Hewlett-Packard
6-8. RECOMMENDED SPARES LIST instruments, it may be more economical to work from
one consolidated list rather than simply adding to-
Stocking spare parts for an instrument is often done gether stocking quantities from the individual instru-
to ensure quick return to service after a malfunction ment lists. Hewlett-Packard will prepare consolidated
occurs. Hewlett-Packard has prepared a “Recom- “Recommended Spares” lists for any number or com-
mended Spares” list for this instrument. The contents bination of instruments. Contact your nearest
of the list are based on failure reports and repair Hewlett-Packard office for details.
6-2
Model 8903B Replaceable Parts
Table 6-1. Reference Designations
REFERENCE DESIGNATIONS
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .assembly E . . . . . . . . . . . . miscellaneous P ....... electrical connector U . . . . . . . . . integrated circuit;
AT . . . . . . attenuator; isolator; electrical p a r t (movable portion): microcircuit
termination F .................... fuse P M V . . . . . . . . . . . . electron tube
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fan; m o t o r FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . filter 0 .......... transistor; SCR; VR . . . . . . . . voltage regulator;
BT ................. battery H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hardware triode thyristor; FET b r e a k d o w n diode
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . capacitor HY ............... circulator R ................. resistor W ....... cable; transmission
CP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .coupler J ....... electrical connector RT .............. thermistor path; wire
CR . . . . . . . . . . . . diode; diode (stationary portion); S .................. switch X .................. socket
thyristor; varactor jack T .............. transformer Y . . . . . . . . crystal unit (piezo-
DC ....... directional coupler K ................... relay T B . . . . . . . . . . terminal b o a r d electric or quartz)
DL .............. delay line L............. coil; inductor TC ........... thermocouple 2 . . . . . . . tuned cavity; tuned
DS ............ annunciator; M .................. meter TP .............. test point circuit
signaling device MP . . . . . . . . . . miscellaneous
(audible or visual); mechanical part
lamp: LED
ABBREVIATIONS
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a m p e r e COEF . . . . . . . . . . . coefficient EDP ......... electronic data INT ................ internal
. . . alternating current COM , . ~ .........
. common processing kg ................ kilogram
......... accessory COMP ......... composition ELECT .......... electrolytic kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kilohertz
ADJ ............ adjustment COMPL ........... complete ENCAP ........ encapsulated k .................. kilohm
AID ........ analog-to-digital CONN ........... connector EXT ............... external
CP .......... cadmium plate F ................... farad
CRT ....... cathode-ray tube FET .... field-effect transistor
CTL ......... complementary F/F ................ flip-flop
transistor logic FH ............... flat head LED . . . . . light-emitting diode
control CW ........ continuous wave FIL H .......... fillister h e a d LF ........... low frequency
AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aluminum cw .............. clockwise FM . . . . frequency modulation LG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . long
ALC . . . . . . . . . automatic
level ..... centimeter FP ............. front panel
control FREQ ............ frequency
AM .... amplitude modulation FXD ................. fixed LIN ....... linear taper (used
AMPL ............. amplifier g ................... g r a m i n parts list)
APC ....... automatic p h a s e GE ............ . g e r m a n i u m LK WASH ......
lock washer
control dc ........... direct current GHz ............. gigahertz LO ......
low; local oscillator
ASSY ............ assembly deg . . . . . degree (temperature GL .................. glass LOG .......
logarithmic taper
interval or difference) GRD . . . . . . . . . . . . ground(ed) (used in parts list)
avg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . average ...' . . . . . . . . . . . degree (plane ............... henry log logarithm(ic)
... A m e r i c a n wire angle) h .................... hour LPF .........
l o w pass filter
OC .......... d e g r e e Celsius HET ............h e t e r o d y n e LV ............. l o w voltage
(centigrade) HEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . h e x a g o n a l m ..........
meter (distance)
OF ........ d e g r e e Fahrenheit H D .................. h e a d
decimal OK ........... degree Kelvin HDW . . . . . . . . . . . . . hardware
BD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . board DEPC ..... deposited carbon HF .......... high frequency
BECU . . . . . . beryllium c o p p e r ......... detector HG ............... m e r c u r y
BFO . . . . . . . . beat f r e q u e n c y ........ diameter HI ................... h g h i n parts list)
oscillator HP ......... Hewlett-Packard MET F L M . . . . . . . . metal film
BH binder h e a d parts list) HPF . . . . . . . . high p a s s filter MET OX . . . . . . metallic oxide
BKDN . . . . . . . . . . breakdown DlFF AMPL ...... differential HR ........... h o u r (used i n MF . . . . . . medium frequency:
B P . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b a n d p a s s amplifier parts list) microfarad (used in
B P F . . . . . . . . . b a n d p a s s filter div ................ division HV ............ high voltage parts list)
B R S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . brass D P D T . . . . . . . . . . double-pole, Hz .................. Hertz
double-throw IC . . . . . . . . . integrated circuit
ID .......... inside diameter MHz ............ megahertz
C A L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . calibrate DSB . . . . . . . double sideband IF ............. intermediate
ccw . . . . . . . counter-clockwise DTL ........ diode transistor frequency ........ m h o
CER ..... ceramic logic IMPG .......... i m p r e g n a t e d
CHAN . . . . channel DVM . . . . . . . digital voltmeter in ............ incandescent
cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter ECL . . . . . . . . emitter coupled
CMO .... cabinet m o u n t only logic INP .................. input
EMF . . . . . electromotive force INS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . insulation
NOTE
All abbreviations in the p a r t s list will be in upper-case.
Replaceable Parts Model 8903B
Table 6-2. Abbreviations (2 of 2)
NOTE
All abbreviations in the parts list will be in u p p e r c a s e .
MULTIPLIERS
Abbreviation Prefix Multiple
T tera 10'2
G gigs 109
M mega 106
k kilo 103
da deka 10
d deci 10-1
C centi 10-2
m milli 10-3
P micro 10-6
n nano 10-9
P pic0 10-12
f femto 10-15
a ano 10-18
6-4
Model 8903B
n b l e 6-3.RtplaccaDIc Ports
Reference
Designation Number
Part : atY.
Description Mfr.
Code
Mfr. Part Number
A1
BlSO,\ 7 ’ 0 2i.W;l
A1 08W3W165 9 1 KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY ASSEMBLY 28080 08903-6016G
2450.1 TO liC11\
r\JDSX NOT ASSIGNED
2iBi4 ,\A/> .4/lO\’/,
A J DS2U 19900719 8 LED-LAMP LUM-INT=lMCD IF=MMA.MAX BVR=5V 248.10 1OW0719
2A50.4 TO 2730.\
A I R21 NOT ASSIGNED
2ML.\ AX/) .4!JO\'J?
A 1R.m 0698.3444 1 RESISTOR 316 1% .125W F TC=O+-lW 24546 0698.344
AlU25 1820 1417 6 IC GATE TTL LS NAND QUAD 2-INP 01m5 SN74LS26N
AlU26 1820 1729 3 IC LCH TTL LS COM CLEAR 8-BIT 01705 SN74LS259N
AlU27 1020 1728 3 IC LCH TTL LS COM CLEAR 8 B T 01PTj SN74LS259N
AlU28 1820.1216 3 2 IC DCDR TTL LS 3.TO-8-LINE 31NP 01295 SN74LS138N
A1U29 1820.1216 3 IC K D R TTL LS 3-TO-€-LINE31NP 01235 SN73LS138b.1
AlU30 1820 1427 8 1 IC K D A TTL LS 2-TO.4-LINE DUAL 2-INP 01295 SNiJLSlSN
Model 8903B Replacenble Parts
A2
A2 1 INPUT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 28480 08903-60170
(INCLUDES A2W3 AND A2W.1. DOES
NOT INCLUDE A2A1 OR A2A2)
Ax26 0160.4~00 9 3 CAPACITOR FXD 68PF +-5% 1WVDC CERO+.X) 28490 0160-4803
A2C27 0160.4803 9 CAPACITOR-FXD G8PF +-5On 1WVDC CER O + . x ) 2~1480 01rj-4803
-8 01604-35 7 CAPACITORFXD 1UF +-1O'o SOVDC CER 28580 0160.5835
A2C29 0160 4935 7 CAPACITORFXD 1UF +-lo% SOVDC CER 28OeO 0160-4835
MC30 0160-4835 7 CAPACITORFXD 1UF +-lo% SOVDC CER 28480 0180-5835
Ax77 0160 4791 4 9 CAPACITORTXD lOPF +-5% 1WVDC CER 0+.32 28480 0160.4791
mc7e 0160 4835 7 CAPACITORTXD. l U F +.lo% 5OVOC CER 28480 0160.4835
A2C79 0160 4835 7 CAPACITOR-FXD.1UF + - l a % 5OVDC CER 28480 01604835
A2CBO 0160.4791 4 CAPACITORFXD lOPF +-5% 1WVDC CER O+.W 28480 0160-4791
A2CB1 0160-4832 4 CAPACITORFXD.OlUF + - l o % 100VDc CER 28480 0160.4832
A2C103 0160 le01 CAPACITORFXD 100PF +-5% 100VDC CER 28480 0160.4801
A2C104 0160 4832 CAPACITORFXD .OlUF +-lO% lOOVDc CER 28480 oi60-4m2
A2C105 OlW-l79 1 CAPACITORFXD 1OPF +-5Oo lOOVDC CER O+-% 28480 O~EQ-J~~I
A2C106 0160 4801 CAPACITOR-MD 1WPF +-5% lWVDC CER 28480 OIM)-~ROI
A2C107 0160.4791 CAPACITOR.FXD lOPF +-500 lOOVDC CER O + - S 28480 01M)-4791
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
A2
m @6% 7196 8 28 RESISTOR21 5 1'0 05W FTC=O+ 100 24546 C3-1,9.TO.21R5 F
A2FQ7 06907196 8 RESISTOR 21 5 1% 05W FTC=O+ 100 24545 C3-li8 TO.21W-F
A2W8 0698 b Y 7 0 2 RESISTOR 683 8 l o o 125W F TC=O+ 25 28480 0698-Gl47
A2W9 06m 0412 9 2 RESISTOR 493 1'0 ZSW F TC=0+-25 28480 0699.0412
A2R30 06590412 9 RESISTOR 493 1'0 25W F TC=O+ 25 28480 06S?+0412
A2
m 0699.0409 4 2 RESISTOR 1.3224K . I % .25W F TC=0+.25 28480 06990409
A2R37 0699.0409 4 RESISTOR 1.3224K .lea .25W F TC=0+-25 28480 0699.0409
m e 0757.0280 3 43 RESISTOR 1K 1% .125W F TC=O+-100 24546 CA-l/8-TO-1001-F
A2R9 0757.0280 3 RESISTOR 1K 1% .125W F TC=0+-100 24546 C4-ll8.TO.1001 -F
MROo 06ge-ee39 A 3 RESISTOR 5K . l % .125W F TC=O+-10 28480 0698-e835
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
NO1 ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
-
A2VRl 1902 0029 2 DIODE-ZNR 12V 5'0 PD= 1W IR=5UA 28.180 1902 0029
A2VR2 1902.0029 MOM-ZNR 12V 5% PD= 1W IR=KIA 28480 1902-0029
OR
OR
l b b l e 6-3.RcpIaccaDIc Parts
Reference
Deslgnation Number
HP Part ; Description Mfr*
Code
Mfr. Part Number
OR
OR
OR
OR
A3
A3 08903-60163 6 1 NOTCH FILTER ASSEMBLY 28480 08903M)163
AX26 01605032 8 +
CAPACKCR-FXD .0223UF -19% 2OOVDC 28480 0 160-5932
A3c27 01603293 9 CAPACKORFXD 2470PF +-1% lOOVDC MICA 28480 01603293
A3C28 01603918 5 CAPACITORFXD355PF +-lab lOOVDC MICA 28480 01603918
A3C29 01800374 3 5 CAPACK-D low+-10% 2OVDC TA 56289 150D106X902OB2
A3C30 0 18OOOs4 4 1 CAPACKOR-FXD lOOUF+75-10% 2 5 M c AL 56289 30D1070025DD2
tRefer t o Section 7 f o r u p d a t e information. -Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section 5). A Errata part change.
rev.2OJUN91 6-29
Replaceable Parts Model S903B
A3033 1855 0470 2 TRANSISTOR J.FET 2N4391 N-CHAN D-MODE 28480 1895-0420
~3034 1855 0420 2 TRANSISTOR J-FET 2N4391 NCHAN DMODE 28480 1855.0420
A3035 1855.04Z0 2 TRANSISTOR J-FET 2N4391 N - M A N D-MODE 28480 1855.0420
Table 6-3.Rep'La.ceaBlcPmts
Reference
Deslgnation
HP Part
Number
C
D w. Description Mfr.
Code
Mfr. Part Number
A3B1 0757.0465 6 RESISTOR lOOK 1% 125W F TC=O+-100 24!46 C4.1 !8-T0- 1003-F
A3B2 21oU 3355 0 RESISTOR-TRMR 1OOK 1O%C SICGADJ 1-TRN 28580 2100-3355
A3m3 2100-3355 0 RESISTOR.TRMR 1OOK 1040CSILX.ADJ 1.TRN 28480 2 100-3255
A3W4 0698-3553 2 3 RESISTOR 196K 1% 125W F TC=0+-100 24546 C4.liETO.1933.F
A3B5 0689.3453 2 RESISTOR 196K 1% .125W F TC=O+-IOO 25-46 C4-1/€i.T0. 1963-F
Reference
Designation
HP Part
Number
C
D *' Description Mfr.
Code
Mfr. Part Number
A4C21 0160 3324 i 1 CAPACITORFXD 1UF +.5% lOOVDc MET.POLYC zeao 0160.33~
A4C22 0160 4 i 9 3 6 2 CAPACITOR-FXD 6.8PF +-.5PF1OOVDC CER 28480 0160-4793
A4Q3 OlMl0324 7 CAPACITORTXD 1UF +-5'0 1M)VDC MET-POLYC 7U.180 01GO 332.1
A4C24 0160 Ji9G 2 3 CAFACIT0R.M.D 2.2PF +-.25PF 1OOVDc CER 28460 Ol60.,li99
A4C25 0180-2X6 4 3 CAPACITOR-FXD 6OUF+-10% 6VDc TA 962eq i50~6mxoome.2
2tVIA A N D :\IJO\6
A4Clil 1901-0050 3 DIODE-SWITCHINGBOV 200MA 2NS Do-35 28480 1901-0050
A Klf2 1901~0050 3 MODE-SWITCHING8oV 200MA 2NS Do-35 28480 1901-0050
2460A TO 2620A
A4CRl3 19014376 6 DIODEGEN PRP 3 N SOMA D o 3 5 28480 19010378
2601AANDABOVE
A4CR13 19014050 3 DlODESWlTCHlNQ8OV 2oOMA 2NS DO35 28480 19014050
2460A TO 2620A
A4CRl6 19014376 DIODEGEN PAP 35V SOMA DO35 28480 19014376
A2CR17 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V WMA D o 3 5 28480 19014378
A4CRI8 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V WMA DO35 28480 19010376
A4CRl9 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V SOMA DO35 28480 19014376
A4CR20 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V WMA DO35 28480 19014376
A4CR21 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V SOMA 0035 28480 19014376
A4CR22 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V SOMA D o 3 5 28480 19014376
A4CR23 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V 50MA D o 3 5 28480 19014376
A4CR24 19014376 DIODEGEN PRP 35V SOMA D o 3 5 28480 19014376
2460A TO 2620A
A4CR26 19014376 6 DIODEGEN PRP 35V 50MA D o 3 5 28480 19010376
-
A4MP3 04030026 6 PLUG-HOLE BDR-HD FOR .187-D-HOLE NYL 02764 207-120241~J3-O
101
-
~ 1 08903-80069 3 2
12050202 1 2 THERMAL LINK DUAL TO-18CS 28480 12050202
A4a 18544753 2 TRANSISTOR-DUAL NPN TO71 PD 500MW 28480 18544753
12054202 1 THERMAL LINK DUAL TO-184s 28480 12050202
A4Q3
A4Q4
1855-0420
18544830
2
6
36
1 -
TRANSISTOR J-FET 2N4391 NCHAN D-MODE
TRANSISTOR-DUAL NPN PD 500MW
01295
27014
2N4391
LM394
tReier to Section 7 f o r update information. 'Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section 5 ) . A Errata part change.
rev.20JUN91 6-37
Replaceable Parts Model 3903B
A4R17 0757.OM3 0 1 RESISTOR 11K 1'0 125W FTC=O+-lOO 24546 C4.li6.TO-1 102-F
A4R18 0757.0280 3 RESISTOR 1K 1% 125WFTC=0+-100 24546 C4.1;8.TO-1001-F
A4R19 07577-0430 3 RESISTOR 5 11K lo* 125W F TC=O+-lOO 24546 C4.1/0-To-9111-F
A4W0 0757JX3i 2 1 RESISTOR 475K 1'0 125W F TC=0+.100 24546 C4-1/8-T0.475 1-F
A4R?1 NOT ASSIGNED
A4W2 OT57.1094 9 RESISTOR 147K 1'0 125W F TC=0+.100 24'i46 C4.13 TO-1471-F
A4W3 0698 34C4 9 RESISTOR 665K 1'0 125W F TC=O+ 100 24546 C4-1!8-TO.6651 .F
A4W4 0698.4470 5 1 RESISTOR 698K 1'0 125W r TC=O+-100 24546 CJ.1!8-TO-688 1-F
A4W5 0698 3151 7 6 RESlSTOR287K 1'0 125WI TC=O+.lOO 24516 C4-118.10-2871-F
A4W6 0757-047 4 RESISTOR 162K l o o 123W F TC=O+.lOO 24546 C4-1'8.10-1622.F
A4W7 0698 3153 9 5 RESISTOR 3.83K 196.125W F TC=0+.100 24546 C4.118-TO483 1-F
A4R58 0 7 5 i 1108 6 1 RESISTOR 330 lo .125W
. F TC=O+.lM 24546 C4-118 T0.301.F
A4R69 0757 0279 0 RESISTOR 3.16K 1% 125W F TC=O+.IOO 24546 C4-1BTO-3161.F
A4R70 0698 6'30 3 RESISTOR 20K l o o .125W F TC=0+.25 28480 0698-G630
A4R7 1 0698 6360 6 RESISTOR 10K .1% .125W F TC=0+.25 28480 0698.6360
A4R72 0757 1WJ 9 RESISTOR 1.47K 1% ,125W FTC=O+.lM) 24546 C4-li8.TO. 1471-F
A4R73 0598 3136 8 2 RESISTOR 17.8K 1% .125W rTC=O+.IOO 24546 C4-1/A.Tn- 1783.F
A4R74 0757 1094 9 RESISTOR 147K 1% ,125W F TC=0+-100 24546 C4.1 .&TO. 1d i 1-F
A4R75 075; O J O I 0 21 RESISTOR 100 1% ,125W F TC=O+.lW 24546 CJ-1.0.10.101-F
A4R76 0698 8822 9 RESISTOR 6.81 1'0.125W F 1C=0+-100 28400 0698.8822
A4RT1 0837-0239 2 1 THERMISTOR TUB WITH AXL LEADS 1K-OHM 28480 0837-0239
A4u11 1820.1 197 9 4 IC GATE TrL LS NAND OUAD 2-INP 01295 SN74LSOON
A4U12 1823057J 6 IC OP AMP LOWDRIFT TO-99 PKG 07263 CIA714LHC
A4U13 18260100 3 IC OP AMP WB TO99 PKG 34371 HA2-2625B0593
A4U14 18260785 1 IC OP AMP LOW-BIAS-H-IMPDDUAL 8-DIP-C 02195 TLO72ACJG
A4U15 1826 1491 8 3 ICOPAMPGPDIPPKG 01295 LM2OlAL
Replaceable Parts Model Y903B
A4Wl 1902 0943 5 3 DIODE.ZNR 2 4V 540 00-35 PD= 4W TC=- 037'0 28480 1902.0943
A4VFP 1902.K6-l 1 1 DIODE-ZNR 7 5V 5% 0 0 - 3 5 PD= 4W TC= + 05'0 28480 1902.oC64
A4VR3 1902-3024 9 1 DIODE ZNR 2 87V 5% DO-7 PD= 4W TC= 07'0 28480 1BM-3024
A4VR4 1902.0680 7 2 DIODE.ZNR lN827 6 2V 5% 00.7 PD= 4W 24046 1N827
A4VR5 1902.0993 7 1 DIODE-ZNR 6 2V 5% 00-35 PD= 4W TC= + O W o 28480 1902-0953
Model 8903B Replacenble Parts
A4Q1 0160 3324 7 4 CAPACITOR-FXD 1UF +-5% 1WVDC MET.POLYC 28480 0160.3324
A-2 0160.4703 6 2 CAPACITOR-FXD6.0PF +..4PF lOOVDC CER 28480 016047Y3
A4Q3 0160 3324 7 CAPACITOR.FXD 1UF +-5% 1 W D C MET.FOLYC 28400 0160x424
A4Q4 0160.4790 a 3 CAPACITORFXD 2 2PF +..25PF lOOVDC CER 28480 0160-4799
A4C25 0180-2205 4 3 CAPACITORFXD 6OUF+-1O0oGVDC TA 56209 150LMOSX9OOGR2
-
A4MP3 04034026 6 PLUOHOLE BDRHD FOR .187D-HoLE NYL 02768 207-120241034101
-+
Ma12 18530281 9 04713 2N2907A
tRefer t o Section 7 for update information. 'Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section 5 ) . A Errata part change.
rev.2OJUN91 6-45
Replaceable Parts Model S903B
Reference
Deslgnatlon HPParl
Number ; w* Descrlpllon M'r.
Code
Mfr. Parl Number
a b l e 6-3.Rcplaceaclblc Ports
Reference
Dcslgnatlon Number
HPPa* ; Description Mfr*
Code
Mfr. Parl Number
A4RTl 0837-0239 2 1 THERMISTOR TUB WlTH AXL LEADS 1K-OHM 28480 0837-0239
2150;\ TO 2712.1
A4Wl NOT ASSIGNED
A5
A5 08903-60005 6 1 OSCILLATOR ASSEMBLY 28480 08903-6000G
A5€16 0160.2055 CAPACITOR-FXD OlUF +8U 20°4 lOOVDC CER 28480 01rjg-2055
A5C17 0160-2055 CAPACITORFXD OlUF +80.20% lOOVDC CER 28480 0160-2055
A5C18 0160-2055 CAPACITORFXD OlUF +80-20°+100VDCCER 28480 0160.2055
A5C19 0160 3 9 3 CAPACITORFXD 350PF +-le- ICQVDC MICA 28480 OlGo.3934
A5C20 0160-4990 CAPACITORFXD l8UF +.lo- 20OVDC 28480 0160-4590
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
A5
m 0698.3430 5 RESISTOR 21 5 1% .125W F TC=0+.100 03888 PME55. 1/8.TO-21R5-F
A5FP7 0757.0280 3 RESISTOR 1K 1% .125W FTC=0+-100 245d6 C4-1'8.TO 1031.F
A5W8 0698-8204 1 RESISTOR798K .loco ,125W F TC=0+-25 10701 MF-lCli8-T9-798 1.R
A5W9 06964205 2 RESISTOR 15.98K .1% .125W F TC=0+-25 19701 MFJCl:8-TO.15981 .F
A5-0 0698-8047 0 RESISTOR3ZK 1% ,125W F TC=0+-25 19701 MFC1~8-19.320?-t?
A5R46 06M. 3430 WSISTOR 21.5 1% .125W F TC=0+-100 03888 FAIEFI. 1 @TO-2lR5-F
A5R47 0698.3450 2 RESISTOR422K 1% .125WFTC=0+-100 24116 C.1-1 &TO-JZ2.F
A5W 0698 3157 RESISTOR 19.6K 1% .125W F TC=O+.lOO 24x6 C4.118 TU-1Y52.F
A5W9 0698 3157 RESISTOR 19.6K 1% .125W F TC=0+.100 24YG c.1 w ~ i IW
n r
A5R50 0699 0730 RESISTOR 1M 1% .125W F lC=O+-25 28480 0659.0730
A5R36 0698-3161 9 2 RESISTOR 38.3K 196 125W FTC=O+.IO@ 24546 C4- 1;8-TO. 3832. F
A5R87 0598 3430 5 RESISTOR21.5 1% .125W F TC=0+.100 03888 PME55-l.'&TO.21 R 5 F
A5R38 0757 0317 7 2 RESISTOR 1.33K 1% ,125W F TC=O+.100 24546 C4~1/0-T0~133 1-F
A5R39 06989.3435 0 RESISTOR 38 3 1% ,125W F TC=O+-100 24506 CJ.1 '8-TO-38R3-F
AJR30 0698.3435 0 RESISTOR38.3 1% .125W F TC=O+-lOO 20546 C4.1 /BTO.38R3-F
A5fW 0-r-
,J, 0'U)l 0 RESISTOR 100 1% l25W r TC=O+-103 245450 c4.1;8-'r0.101-F
A5R97 069%0JOO 5 1 RESlSTOR36K 1'0 125WF 1C=0+-25 28580 0699.0400
A5R38 OCi90.8rn4 1 RESISTOR 7.98K 1% 125W F TC=0+.25 197'01 MF4C 1B-19.798 1-A
A5R99 0698 DO83 8 RESISTOR 196K 1% 125WFTC=O+.lW 24546 C4.1/8.TO-lO61-F
A5R100 0698-3Jj4 2 1 RESISTOR 348 1% ,125W F TC=O+-lCO 24'r16 C4.1'8-TO458R-F
n b l e 6-3.Rcplacenblc Parts
Reference
De8lgnatlon
HP Part
Number
; QtY. Descrlptlon Mfr.
Code
Mfr. Part Number
A6
A6 08903-60132 9 1 OUTPUT ATTENUATORASSEMBLY 28480 08903.601 32
A6C11 0160.d791 4 CAPACITOR.FXD lOPF +-5% 1OOVDC CER 0+-30 28480 0160-4791
ABC13 0180 2x)7 5 CAPACITORFXO 100UF+-lOo&IOVDCTA 56289 15OD107X~010R2
A6ClA 0160 4787 8 CAPACITOR-FXD22PF +-5% 1OOVDC CER O + - J o 28480 0160-4787
ABC15 0160~4t!OO 6 2 CAPACITORFXD12OPF +-5% 1OOVDC CER 28480 0160-4800
l b b l e G-3.RcploccaDlc Ports
Reference Description Mfr. Mfr. Part Number
Deslgnatlon HP Part
Number av Code
2150:l TO 2520,4
A6C1?15 1901-0376 DIODE-GENPRP 35V SOMA C0.35 28480 1901.0376
AKRIG 1901.0376 DIODE-GENPRP 35V SOMA DO45 28480 1901-0376
AWRI 7 1901.0376 DIODE-GENPRP 35V 50MA DO-35 28480 1901.0376
AWL'IIR 1901.0376 MODE.GEN PRP 35V 50MA DO-35 28480 1901.0376
AK11 I!! 1901-0376 MODE.GEfJ PRP 35V %MA Do-35 28480 1901-0376
AKR20 1901-0376 MODE-GENPRP 35V 50MA DO35 28480 1901-0376
AHllUI 1901-0376 MODE-GENP W 35V 50MA W 3 5 28480 1901-0376
A6CIt22 1901.0376 MODE-GENPRP 3 N SOMA 00.35 28480 1901-0376
z*Oill m r ),mix
AGCRI.5 1901 0880 D O E - G E N PRP 125MA Do-35 28480 1907 -0880
AGCItIG 1901.0880 DIOM-GEN PRP 125MA DO-35 28580 1901.0880
r\.fCRli 1901.0880 DIODE-GENP W 125MA DO-35 28580 1901.ow0
A 4Clil8 1901.om0 DODE.GEN PRP 125MA 00-35 28480 1901-om0
AWRlH 1901.0179 DIODE-SWITCHING15V 50MA 750PS rO.7 28480 1901.0179
AK R 2 0 1901-0173 DIODE-SWITCHING15V 50MA 750PS Do-7 28480 1001~017~
AWR2I 1901 0179 DIODE4WITCHING 15V 50MA 750PS Do-7 28480 1901-0179
AWR22 1901-0179 DIODE.SWITCHING 15V 50MA 750PS Do-7 28480 1901.O 179
A6Ll 91400210 1 INDUCTOR RFCH-MLD 1WUH 5'0 IMDX 385LG 28180 9140.0210
A6L2 91400210 1 INDLJCTOR RF-CH-MLD1WUIi 9
'
0 16GDX 385LG 28580 9140.02 10
A6L3 NOT ASSIGNED
A6L4 NOT ASSIGNED
A6L5 9140.0210 1 INDUCTOR RF-CH-MLD 1WtIH 5% 166DX.385LG 28480 91400-0210
AW1 1854 0637 1 2 TRANSISTOR NPN 2N2219A SI TO.5 PD=BOOMW 01295 2N2219A
0340.0834 0 4 INSULATOR-XSTRPOLY1 28580 0340.0834
1205.0095 0 4 HEAT SINK SGL TO~SfT0-34CS 30161 32258
A602 1853.0314 9 2 TWNSISTOR PNP 2N2905A SI TO-39 PD=GWMW 04713 2N2905A
0340.0834 0 INSULATOR.XSTR POLY1 28480 0340-0834
1205-0095 0 HEAT SINK SGL T O W l O 4 9 C S 30161 32258
Model 890313
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
A7
A? 0890360130 7 1 LATCH ASSEMBLY 28480 08903-6013O
tRefer to Section 7 for update information *Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section 5). A Errata part c h a n g e .
rev.20JUN91 6-65
Replaceable Parts Model 8903B
A7U16 1820.1 197 IC GATE TIL LS NAND OUAD 2-INP 01295 SN74LSMX.I
A7U17 18260371 IC OP AMP LOW.RIAS-H-IMPD TO-99 PKG 27014 LF258H
A7U18 1826.1018 1 ANALOG-SWITCH 4SPST 16-DIP-P 28480 1826.1018
A7U19 1826-0188 IC CONV 8-R-WA 16-DIP-C PKG 04713 MCl408L-e
A7U2Q 1820-1729 IC LCH TTL LS COM CLEAR 8-Rll 01295 SN74LS2591.I
A8C6 0160 2055 9 CAPACITOR-FXD .OlUF +80-20% IOOVDC CER 28480 0160.2055
A8C7 0160-2055 9 CAPACITORFXD .OlUF +80-20% lOOVDC CER 28480 0160-2055
A8CB 0160 2059 9 CAPACITOR-FXD.OlUF +80-20°$ lWVDC CEH 28480 0160-2055
A8c9 0160 2055 9 CAPACITORFXD OlUF +80-MQo100VDC CER 28480 0160.2055
A8C10 0160-205s 9 CAPACITORFXD .OlUF + 8 O . 2 o 0 o lOOVDC CER 28480 0160.2055
A8C31 0160.205s 0 CAPACITORFXD OlUF +80.20% 1M)VDC CER 28480 0160 2055
A8W2 01M)-2@55 9 CAPACITORFXD .OlUF +8020% 1WVDC CER 28.80 0160.2055
A8C33 016u 2055 Y CAPACITC)R.FXD OlUF +80-20?0IWVUC CER 28.180 01600.2055
A8W4 01Go-2055 9 CAFACITOFI-FXD .01UF +80-20?0 1OOVDC CER 28480 0 160.2053
A8W5 NO1 ASSIGNED
A8C36 0lal.2055 Y CAPACITOR-FXD OlUF +80-20% lOOVDC CER 28430 0102 TI095
A8W7 0180 174s 4 CAPACITORFXD 1SUF+-lO% 20VDC TA 5G2tlY 1500155X90X)A2
AeR? 0 6 0 ~3440
. 7 1 RESISTOR 196 1". .125W F TC=O+-100 24546
A0FU 1010 VJ55 5 1 NETWORK-RES 9-sipio OK OVM x e 2a.LYo
A0Pd 0757.0452 0 RESISTOR 1OK 1'0 125W F TC=0+-100 2 15.15
Aem 0757 041:' > riEsisToi3 TOY, i o o 125Vi' F 'rc=o+-ioo 2d%b
AeR6 0757 0142 9 RESISTOR IOh 1% 125W F TC=O+.iOrl 24536
2c.5241 TO M.t(i.4
,\d.'I9 0160.4832 4 CAPACITOR-FXD OlUF +80-20% 1WVUC CER 28480
'18CIJ 0160-4832 3 CAFACITOI7TXD .OlUF +80-F3% 1OOVDC CER 28480
2!@,9.1 7 0 m22.1
ARC13 01604822 2 CAPACITORTXD 1M)oPF +.1O?a lWVDC 28480
ASCI: 0160.4822 2 CAFACITOR-FXDlOOOPF +.IO?, IWVDC 28480
A m 2 NOT ASSIGNED
ABW4 NOT ASSIGNED
ABW5 NOT ASSIGNED
A8W6 NOT ASSIGNED
ABW7 0180-1745 4 CAPACITORFXD 1.5UF+.lO% 2OVDC TA 56289 150D155X13020A2
A8Rl 0757 0403 0 RESISTOR 100 I", 125W F TC=0+.103 2454G C4 li8-70-101 F
A0R12 o i 5 i 0.1;:' 0 RESISTOR 10K loo l25W F TC=O+-103 24546 CJ.I I).? 0.1 m-r
ABR13 0757 0458 7 RESISTOR 51 1K 1"s 125M'F TC=O+ 100 249.60 C d 1.010.5112-F
ABU17 162U 141; 6 IC GATE lTL LS NAND OUAD 2.INP 012% SIJi.lLS26PJ
1700 @&W 7 SOCKET-IC 14CONT DIP DIP-SLDR 28.180 12U)-OMR
AeUlB 1 8 X 1199 1 IC INV TTL LS HEX 1-INP 01295 SN74LSO4rJ
AlMP17- /
A1 OJ1
MP28 MP29 A14
POWER
JLE
. F1
FUSE
A12J3
/
MP33 A12J2 u1
I I
Q1 MP37
I T1
I \ P36
M
TRANSFORMER RED LABEL
ASSY SIDE OF
UNDER REAR PANEL REAR PANEL
Figure 6-4. Chassis and Mechanical Parts Identification - Rear Panel (2742A and above)
tRefer t o Section 7 for u p d a t e information. *Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section 5 ) . & Errata part change.
l b b l e G-3.Rcploccoblc Ports
Reference HP Part C Description M'r. Mfr. Parl Number
D
Q,~,
Deslgnaiion Number Code
A8R1 0757-0001 0 1 RESISTOR 100 +.lo& .125W TF TC=O+-100 12498 CT4. li8-TO. 10 1 -F
AB@ 06W.3440 7 1 RESISTOR 196 + - l o b .125W TF TC=O+-lOO 12498 CT4lIO-TO-106R.F
Aew 075i.041f 7 1 RESISTOR 511 + - l o b ,125W TF TC=O+.lOO 12498 CT4.1'8-TO-511R-F
A8Rj 0757.0412 9 2 RESISTOR 10K +-lob.125W TF TC=O+-lOO 12498 ClJ-l,S-TO.103Z.F
AeR7 0757.0M2 9 RESISTOR 10K +.ll 125WTF TC=0+-100 12498 CT4-1!0-TO 1 W . F
Reterence HP Part C Q ~ ,
Description Mfr- Mfr. Parl Number
Dbrlgnation Number 0 Code
A903 016tr2055 9 CAPACITOR.FXD .OlUF +80.2U'% lWVDC CER 28480 OlWJ 2055
A9c7 01fa2055 9 CAPACITOR-FXD.OlUF +8040% 1OOVDC CER 28480 018020%
AgcB 0160.2055 9 CAPACITOWXD .01W +80.20% 100VDCCER 28480 0 160-2055
0160-2055 9 CAPACITORFXD .OlUF +80-20% lWVDC CER 28480 0160-20!%
ABcIO 0160.2055 9 CAPACITORFXD .OlUF +80-20% 1OOVDC CER 28480 0160-2055
A9S1 3101 1073 7 1 SWITCH SL 7-1A DIP-SLIDEASSY .1A SOVDC 28480 3101-1973
1200 0485 2 1 SOCKET-IC 14-CONT DIP DIP-SLUR 28480 12W.bOJp5
A9TP6 1251 0%(1 0 CONNECTORSGLCONT FTN 1 14 MM-RSC-SZSO 12xjo 94.1 55.ioin.oi -03.~0
A9TP7 1251-0600 0 CONNECTOR-SGLCON7 FIN 1 14MM.RSC.SZ SO 12360 94.155-1010-01.03 1x1
ABTP9 1251 0600 0 CONNECTORSGL CONT PIN 1 14.MM.OSC-SZ SO 12360 94 155-1010-01-03N)
A1 0
A1 0 08FO.3.60r('R 9 1 REMOTE INTERFACE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 28480
W d e 6-3.Replaceable Parts
Reference HPPsf'l C aty. Description Mfr- Mfr. Part Number
Designation Number D code
A1 1
A11 08903-60015 7 SERIES REGULATOR SOCKET ASSEMBLY 28480 0890360015
rev.16FEBlO 6-85
Model 8903B Replaceable Parts
A12
A12 08903-60016 6 1 CONNECTOR FILTER ASSEMBLY 28480 08903-60016
tRefer t o Section 7 for update information .Factory Selected Component (Refer t o Section 5 ) . A Errata part change.
reu.20JUNSl 6-87
Model 8903B
t'?.io:\ ?'f I 2 ! ) 2I
,l J.?(.'l 019cJ02?l 3 CAFACIIOA-FXD lUF+.loUO 35VDc TA 55289
.1J3f.3 OlOCOll~ I C.APACITOH-FXD6 8UF f 10% 35VLX TA 56280
21.50;1 TO ItM2;l
A I SCI 6 01%1.45?5 4 3 CAPACITORFXD 1UF + . l o o . 50VDc CER 28480 0160-4533'.
;\13CJH 015C3535 4 CAPACITOR-FXDIUF +-1C% SOVDC CER 28580 01M-3533
.l J9f.W 01604535 4 CAPACITOR.FXD iur + . i u ~ 5wm
.~ CER 28480 0164-4535
2TjiA 7'f)2!)2:'.\
r l J.?('I? 0160 5459 5 3 CAPACITOR.FXD 1UF 10'0 5OVDC 28480 0150.5'lG?l
,\I .%'J!) OlIjO5'lG?l 5 CAPACITOR-FXD1UF 10% BOVDC 2P48U o 1a n w
A J3CW 0160.5469 5 CAPACITOR-FXD1UF 10% BOVDC 28580 0160.5469
2.1MA TU 2Y22.l
n 13c11I2 1901.0159 3 MODE.PWR FECT 400V 750MA D o 4 1 28480 1901.0159
2 ISO..l 70 m 2 ; \
A I.YIJS2 1990 oJ85 5 LEDLAMP LUMWT=800UCD IFEWMA-MAX 28480 5082-4984
24WA TU 2922:\
AlY1.1 9140-0137 1 1 INDUCTOR RF-CH-MLDM
IH 59. .~DX
GLG a=60 28480 9140-0137
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
2MA TO 2W2A
AIYTJV 1251GS30 0 CONNECTORSGLCONT PIN 1.10-MM-BSC-SZSO 28480 1251.0600
2A5OA TO 2652.A
A13111 18266-0785 1 IC OP AMP LOW*BIAS-H.IMPD W A L 8-DIP-C 01295 7L072ACJG
\ zt%A
2 i l i ~TO
A13111 51801817 1 IC OP AMP LOW-BIAS-H.IMPD W A L I-DIPC 01295 TLO72ACJG
Y.BO,l TO 322.,\
AIS112 1826-0117 3 1 IC 7812V RGLTR TO-3 07263 7812KC
21En0006 1 %SHER-LK HLCL NO 6 ,141-IN ID 28480 2190~0005
23600229 1 SCFIEW.MACH 6-32.562-IN-LG PAN.HD.POZI 0mx)0 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
A13VRl 1902 3301 1 2 DIODE.ZNR 68 1V 540 00.7 PDZ 4W TC;- t 079"o 28480 1902-3381
A13VFQ 19023301 1 MODE.ZNR 68 1V 5% W-7 PO= 4W TC= + 079O.a 28480 1902.3331
A13VW t m Os50 6 2 MODE ZNR 12V 5% DO 35 PO= 4W TC= + 077% 28480 1902-MO
28480 1902-0957
Al3VR5 1902OWO 6 MODE-ZNR 12V 5Oo Do.35 PD= 4W TC= + 377Oo 28480 1902-OEyjO
A13VR7 1902.3214 9 2 DIOG5ZNR 16.2V 2%00.35 PO= 4W 28580 1902-3214
2#0..\ TO E m \
A13M1R 1907.3194 4 1 MOM-ZNR 13 3V T o 00-35 PQ= 4W 28580 1902.3194
A1 3 -
08903-60129/192/292 SERIAL PREFIX 2450A TO 2922A
Al3XA8A 1251.1365 6 CONNECTOR-PCEDGE 22CONT/ROW 2.lWv'iS 28480 1251 1255
tRcfcr t o Section 7 for update information. *Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section 5 ) A Errata part change.
rev.20JUNSl 6-95
Replaceable Parts Model S903B
A13R26 0698.3437 2 RESISTOR 133 lob .125W F TC=O+.lW 24546 Cd-1 5-TO-133RF
A13R27 0698.8827 J RESISTOR 1M 1% .125W F TC=O+*100 28480 0698.8827
A13R28 0757 0280 3 RESISTOR 1K 1% .125W F TC=0+-100 25456 C4.1.5.TO-1001-F
A13R29 0690.3132 4 RESISTOR 261 1% ,125W F TC=O+-IW 25456 C4-1/B-TO-2610-F
Replaceable Parts Model 8903B
-- --+ .On%
A13VR3 19024960 2 DIOOE-ZNR12V6%DO35 P D - A W T C - + . O n % 28480 19020960
A13VR4 NOT ASSIGNED
A13VFl5 19024943 5 DIODE-ZNR 2.4V 5% DO35 PD .OW TC -.037% 28480 19024943
A13VR6 19020960 6 DIODE-ZNR 12V 5% Do35 PD .4W TC 28480 19024960
-
A13VR8 NOT ASSIGNED
A13VR9 19023107 9 1 DIODEZNR5.76V2% Do35 PD-.4W 28480 19023107
A13VRlO 19023214 9 DIODE-ZNR 16.2V 2% Do35 PD .4W 28480 19023214
A13VRll 19023094 3 1 DIODE-ZNR 5.11V2% Do35 PD-.4W 28480 19023094
tRefer to Section 7 for u p d a t e information 'Factory Selected Component (Refer l o Section 5 ) A E r r a t a part change.
6-98 rev.20JUN91
Model 8903B
A1 4
AI4 0960-04d3 1 1 LINE POWER MODULE 28480 0963-043
0059
21 I@ 6 1 FUSE 1 5A 250V TD 1 25X.25 Ut 71400 MD): 1-1!2
(For?115V OPER4TIONI
21 1 0 - 0 x 0 2 1 FUSE .75A 2SOV TD 1.25X 25 UL 28480 21 10-03Co
(FOR 2JoV OPEWTIONI
246OA TO 290.M
MP4 NO LONGER AVAILABLE, (SEE SECTION 7)
MPS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MFV NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
24M)A TO 2730A
MP8 (STD) 08903-00034 momPANEL STANDARD 28480 0880300034
MP8 (OPTOOI) 0890300055 mom PANEL OPTION 001 ONLY 28480 0890300055
2742A TO 2eOBA
MP8 (STD) NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MP8 (opTOO1) 1 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
29lOAAND ABOVE
MP8 08903-00145 8 1 mom PANEL STANDARD 28480 0890300145
MP8 0890340146 9 1 mom PANEL. OPTION 001 ONLY 28480 0890340148
2460A TO 2730A
MP9 08903-00110 6 1 SUB-PANEL 28480 08903001 10
0515 1227 8 6 SCREW-MACH M 3 X 0.5 6MM-LG SO-DEG-FLH-HD 28480 05151227
(ATTACH SUWANEL TO FROM FRAME)
05 1 5 1950 4 SCREW-MACH M3 X 0.5 8MM-LG PNTX 00000 ORDER BY DESCRIPTlON
(ATTACHES GROUND LUG TO SUB-PANEL)
14000519 7 CLAMPHOSE 1.3132.25DIA S62-WD SST 28480 1400-0519
24M)A TO 2908A
MPlO NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MPll NO LONGER AVAILABLE, (SEE SECTION 7)
MPIZ NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MPI3 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MP14 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MPIb NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MP16 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
MPI 7 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
291OAANDABOVE
MPlO 50010539 9 1 TRIM STRIP, SIDE 28480 50010539
MPI I 50414819 8 2 HANDLE CAP, FRONT 28480 50414819
05150262 9 2 SCREW-THD-RLG M3 X 0.5 7MM-LG PAN-HD 00000 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
(ATTACHES HANDLE TO SIDE COVER)
MP12 50623703 3 2 STRAP HANDLE 28480 50623703
MPI3 50414820 1 1 HANDLE CAP, REAR 28480 50418820
2M100118 5 SCREW-MACH 10-32.51N-LG 82 DEG 00000 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
(ATTACHES HANDLE TO SIDE COVER)
MP14 50623836 3 2 COVER, SIDE 28480 50623836
MP16 0890300150 5 1 P U L L a CARD, OPERATING INFO 28480 08903-00150
MP16 0890300151 6 1 PUU-OUTCARD, ERROR DISPLAY. HP-IB 28480 0890340151
MPI 7 08903-00149 2 1 PULL-OUT INFO CARD TRAY 28480 08903-00149
24bOA TO 2908A
MPl9 NO LONGER AVAILABLE, (SEE SECTION 7)
MP20 NO LONGER AVAILABLE. (SEE SECTION 7)
tRefer t o Section 7 for update information 'Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section 5). A Errata part change.
6-102 rev.2OJUN93
Model 8903B Replaceable P ~ r t s
NOT ASSIGNED
MP31 OU9O.b[X1@10 J 1 LAPEL PANEL, REAR (EXCEPT OPTION 001) 2840 n8oo:l mn I o
0515 19% J SCREW-MACH M3 X 0.5 8MM.LG PNTX 00030 ORDER RY DESCRlPi IL"
IATfACHES PANEL TO HEATSINK PANEL1
09150365 3 6 SCHEW.MACH ASSY M2 X 0 4 4MM-LG OOWO OROER PI' DESCRIPTICW
0515 @3id 4 6 SCREW.MACH ASSY M3 X 0 5 1OMM.LG 00000 !JFiOEH BY UESCUII'I l',.VJ
2 150 \ OhI.i
M1'35 713) 591 1 5 1 LABEL 'CAUTION METRIC THREADED 28-90 7120-5911
252O.l . \ A / ) lUO\ I
Ju/'ds NO? ASSIGNED
ai 18540669
08840-20057
9
5
1
4
TRANSISTOR NPN 2NW57 SI T O 3 PD 15OW
INSULATORSPACER
- 04713
28480
2N6057
08640-20057
12004043 8 INSULATORXSTRALUMINUM 28480 12004043
06240459 7 3 SCREW-TPQ B20.751NLQ PAN-HDPOZl Sn 00000 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
21900018 5 WASHERLK HLCL NO. 6.141-IN-ID 28480 21904018
246OA TO 2730A
s4 3101-1903 3 SWlTcn 'OUTPUT IMPEDENCE' 28480 3101-1903
0864040052 2 LEVER SUDE SWlTCH 28480 0864040052
05154365 3 6 SCREW-MACHASSY M2 X 0.4 4 M M I Q 00000 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
05154374 4 6 SCREW-MACHASSY M3 X 0.5 l O M M l G M)ooo ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
2620A TO 2601A
Tl 91004118 2 1 T R A N S F O R M E R P M R 100/120/220/240V 28480 91004118
0515-1408 7 4 SCREW-MACH4.0 GOMM-LG PANHD 20480 0515-1408
21904586 2 4 WASHERLK HLCL 4.0 MM 4.1-MM-ID 28480 21904586
05354006 1 4 NUT-HD( DBLCHAM M4 X 0.7 3.2MM-MK 00000 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
30504893 9 WASHERFL MTLC 4.0 MM 4.4-UM-ID 28480 30500893
3050-2007 1 WASHERSHLDR N0.6.169-IN-ID .375-1N-OD 28480 3050-2007
14004249 0 4 CABLE TIE .062-.625DIA .091-WD NYL 06383 PLTl M-8
2614AANDABOVE
T1 91004516 4 1 TR4NSFORMERF"ER 100/120/220/240V 28480 91004516
05151408 7 4 SCREW-MACH4.0 GOMM-LG PANHD 28480 05151408
21904586 2 4 WASHERLK HLCL 4.0 MU 4.1MM-ID 28480 21904586
05354006 1 4 NLKHD: DBLCHAM W X 0.7 3.2MM-THK 00000 ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
30504893 9 WASHERFL MTLC 4.0 MM 4.4-UM-ID 28480 30504893
3050-2007 1 WASHERSHLDR N0.6.169-IN-ID .375-1N-OD 28480 3050-2007
14004249 0 4 CABLE TIE .062-.625DIA .091-WD NYL 06383 PLT1MB
tRefer t o Section 7 for u p d a t e information. *Factory Selected Component (Reler t o Section 5 ) P Errata part change.
6-104 rev.2OJUN91
Model 8903B Replaceable Parts
NOT ASSIGNED
Model 8903B Replaceable Parts
-
Mfr.
Code Manufacturer Name Address Zip Code
00000 ANY S A T I S F A C T O R Y S U P P L I E R
00853 SANGAMO E L E C CO S C A R O L I N A D I V P I C K E N S SC 29671
01121 A L L E N - B R A D L E Y CO MILWAUKEE W I 53204
0 1295 T E X A S I N S T R I N C SEMICOND CMPNT D I V D A L L A S TX 75222
02111 S P E C T R O L E L E C T R O N I C S CORP C I T Y OF I N D CA 91745
02768 I L L I N O I S TOOL WORKS I N C F A S T E X D I V DES P L A I N E S I L 600 16
03888 K D I P Y R O F I L M CORP WHIPPANY N J 07981
04713 MOTOROLA SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS PHOENIX A 2 as008
06383 P A N D U I T CORP T I N L E Y PARK I L 60477
06665 P R E C I S I O N MONOLITHICS INC S A N T A C L A R A CA 95050
06915 R I C H C O P L A S T I C CO CHICAGO I L 60646
07263 F A I R C H I L D SEMICONDUCTOR D I V M O U N T A I N V I E W CA 94042
17856 SILICONIX INC S A N T A C L A R A CA 95054
18736 V O L T R O N I C S CORP HANOVER N J 07936
1970 1 M E P C O / E L E C T R A CORP M I N E R A L W E L L S TX 76067
24046 T R A N S I T R O N E L E C T R O N I C CORP W A K E F I E L D MA 01880
24355 ANALOG D E V I C E S I N C NORWOOD MA 02062
24546 C O R N I N G G L A S S WORKS (BRADFORD BRADFORD P A 16701
25088 S I E M E N S CORP ISELIN NJ 08830
27014 N A T I O N A L SEMICONDUCTOR CORP S A N T A C L A R A CA 95051
28480 H E U L E T T - P A C K A R D CO CORPORATE HP P A L 0 A L T O CA 94304
3L585 R C A CORP S O L I D S T A T E D I V SOMERVILLE N J
30161 A A V I D ENGINEERING I N C L A C O N I A NH 03246
32293 INTERSIL INC C U P E R T I N O CA 95014
34335 ADVANCED M I C R O D E V I C E S I N C S U N N Y V A L E CA 94086
34371 HARRIS SEMICON D I V HARRIS-INTERTYPE MELBOURNE F L 32901
52063 E X A R I N T E G R A T E D SYSTEMS I N C S U N N Y V A L E CA 94086
56289 SPRAGUE E L E C T R I C CO NORTH ADAMS MA 01247
71400 BUSSMAN MFG D I V OF M C G R A U - E D I S O N CO ST L O U I S MO 63107
72136 E L E C T R O M O T I V E CORP F L O R E N C E SC 06226
74970 JOHNSON E F CO WASECA MN 56093
75915 LITTELFUSE INC DES P L A I N E S I L 60016
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8441 1 TRU CAPACITOR D I V O G A L L A L A NE 69153
e$
MP13
rev.22MAY90
6-108
Model 8 9 0 3 B Replaceable Parts
\ , A1 0
M P30
M P27 ,M P26
A9
, A8
A7
A6
A5
'A4
'A3
M P24 'A2
MP25
/ */
w5
I
W1 (EXCEPT OPT. 001) W2 (EXCEPT OPT. 001)
W3 (OPT. 001 ONLY) W3 (OPT. 001 ONLY)
Replaceable Parts Model 8903B
s2
J2*
F1
FUSE
A12J1
/ I I I I I
MP33 A12J2 u1 Q1 MP37 TI MP36
A1 2J3 TRANSFORMER RED LABEL
ASSY SIDE OF
UNDER REAR PANEL REAR PANEL
Figure 6-4. Chassis and Mechanical Parts Identification - Rear Panel (2742A and above)
6-110 rev.22MAY 90
Model 8903B Replaceable Parts
J7 J8
MP27 J10 J9
(OPTION
001 ONLY)
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Section 7
INSTRUMENT CHANGES
7-2. MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES
Description
Instruments with Serial Prefix 2450A have System I1 cabinet parts and hardware that are English
thread. Instruments with Serial Prefix 2520A and higher have System I1 cabinet parts and hardware
that are METRIC thread.
In Section 6, Replaceable Parts, both English and Metric thread part numbers are listed. The correct
part numbers are referenced to the instrument’s serial number prefix.
rev.15APR89 7-1
Instrument Changes Model 8903B
3. Software date code: 8.22 1986 (2652A to 2818A) The instrument has undergone a change in
firmware. ROM memory has been consolidated into 1single ROM (ROM 10,U31).
4. Software date code: 2829 (2836A and above) The 08903-80050is now capable of being
programmed to 17.78 dBm (6.0volts) in the log mode. The previous ROM (08903-80036)
could
not be programmed above +15.56 dBm (4.64volts) in the log mode.
Aquasi-peak detector is added to the Output RMSJAVG detector on the A4 Voltmeter assembly.
The part number for the new A4 assembly is 08903-60183.
The selectable 6000 or 500 Source Output Impedance is now enabled fiom the fiont panel as
a special function, and is programmable over HP-IB.
NOTE
Serial prefix 2910A changes the color of the instrument covers and acces-
sories. The old color couer and accessories are no longer available. If your
instrument has serial prefixes 2908A and below, and you must replace one
of these parts, we recommend that you order the full set of covers and a c
cessories using the part numbers for serial prefix 2910A and above. Af-
fected cabinet parts are MPl, MP4-6, MP8, MPIO-17, MP19, and, MP20
(see Table 6-3).
7-2 rev.20JUN91
Model 8903B Service
Section 8
SERVICE
8-1. INTRODUCTION
This section contains information for troubleshooting and repairing the Audio Analyzer. Included are trou-
bleshooting tests, block and schematic diagrams, and principles of operation.
The foldout pages in the last part of this section are block diagrams (BDl through BDS) and service sheets (1
to 21 and A to C ) .
Block Diagram 1 (BD1) is an overall block diagram that breaks the instrument into functional sections. It
serves as an index to the other block diagrams and as a starting point for troubleshooting (refer to Genc~rnl
Troirhleshooting, paragraph 8-16). The other block diagrams (BD2 through BD5) cover the Measurement, Source,
Digital, and Power Supply Sections of the instrument, respectively. These block diagrams break the sections
into physical assemblies and serve as an index to the schematic service sheets. Included with the block diagrams
are troubleshooting checks and discussions of the principles of operation.
8-4. Schematics
Service Sheets 1 through 2 1 consist of assembly schematic diagrams, principles of operation discussions, com-
ponent locator drawings, troubleshooting checks and hints, and, when necessary, mnemonic tables.
Service Sheets A and B contain disassembly procedures and exploded views of the front- and rear-panel assem-
blies. Service Sheet C contains a summary of Service Special Functions and Error Messages.
Verify that the instrument is set to match the available line voltage and that the correct fuse is installed. An
uninterrupted safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to the instrument input wiring
terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set. In addition, verify that a common ground exists between
the Audio Analyzer and all test equipment.
8-8. Safety
Pay attention to WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. They must be followed for your protection and to avoid
damage to the equipment.
8- 1
Service Model 8903B
Do not itnplirg any h0ard.r in Ihc A iidio Analyscr iin1cs.s the in.~lrir~i(vil
i s iinplirggcd
or switched to OFF. Some hoards contain dtvices which can he damapcd j f ‘ fhc hoard is
rtvnoved when !he powi’r is on. Use condirctive .foam when rcmoving MOS dvvic‘er.j i o m
sockds. Use care whtw irnpliigging ICs jrom high-grip sockrts.
8-2
Model 8903B Service
and blue right extractor. Thus. the color code of A6 is 06.) Assembly A I is part of the front-panel assembly of
the inst r ti men t .
8-14. Parts and Cable Locations
The locations of individual conlponents mounted on printed-circtlit boards or other assemblies a1.e sIloM/n
adjacent to the schematic diagram o n the appropriate service sheet. The part reference designatol. is the
assembly clesignatol- plus the part designator. For example. A6R9 is R 9 on the A6 asselnbl!. For specific
component descriptions and ordering information. refer to Table 6-3. Rcplncwhlrf P m \ , i n Section 6. Chassis
and franie parts. as well as mechanical parts and cables, are identified on Figtlres 6-1 throtlgh 6-5. I n addition,
Service Sheets A and B i n this section contain illustrated parts breakdowns that locate many mechanical parts
and cables.
Major niechanical parts ha\;e reference designations that begin with the letters MP. Other. mechanical parts,
such as screws. are listed i n the replaceable-parts list below. the part to which they Listen. To find the part
number and description ot’a mechanical part, find the part in one of the figtires i n Section 6 o r Section 8.
The part in the figtire M i l l be labeled with its reference designator. Look LIPthat i.efer.ence designator i n the
Rqdrrcwihlc~Pur!) table. If the part i s n fastener. such as a screw. nut, or washer. look to the figure for the part
to which it fastens. Then. look t i p the fastened part i n t h e parts list. Just below it are the part ntlnibers and
description of the desi red 1iaidM.al.e.
8-3
a
Service Model 8903B
HP 5020-8160
',?4
4- MODIFIED
ASSHOWN
0.127
(0.050)
+
I \
\ '-'
0.3180-
(0.1250)
DIMENSIONS IN CM (IN.)
When replacing components on HAL printed circuit boards the following steps should also be taken.
Extensive tests were made by Hewlett-Packard using commercial brands of soldering irons. As n result
of these tests, the recommended soldering iron was the L-IEXACON THERM-0-TRAC STATION #IO00
with the FLNGER GRLP SLEEVE 21 A-5 and solder tip #J 301X. During soldering, the tip temperature
of the HEXACON THERM-0-TRAC STATION remained very stable.
2. Cut out the body of the component to be removed. (Leave leads as long as possible for easier removal.)
3. Apply heat to the lead only, add solder as required, slide tip down t o the pad and remove solder with
solder sucker.
8-4
Model 8903B Service
CAUTION
Tip prwiirc? on the> pud is most oiticul and is totully operator dcpcwdcwt. Exccrsivo lip
prcssiirc will duniugc or deslroy thc bourd. Do no/ i i s c tin dcsoldcring hraid or .soIdcr
wicking Icchniqiiec. on Hot A ir Levth>dboard.%.
The melting point of soldcr in the plated through hole (PTH) is reached i n 2.5 seconds at tip temperature
of 600"to 750°F (315"to 400°C). The recommended time for heat to be applied is 3 seconds.
Keep the solder sucker clcan and do not let the tip of the solder sucker hit the pad when removing solder.
Breaking the lead loose can damage the PTH. If the lead is attached to the PTH after the solder has been
removed, reheat the lead to remove it.
4. When soldering or desoldering multilead components, d o not consecutively apply heat to adjacent leads.
Distribute heat by skipping leads or crossing to opposite side of device.
8-16. GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Instrument problems usually fall into three general categories: operator errors, operation out of specification,
and catastrophic failures. The troubleshooting strategy is different for each category.
8-17. Operator Errors
Apparent failures sometimes can result from using the instrument outside of its range. Usually, the instrument
can sense the condition and will display an error message. At other times it cannot, such as when it attempts
to measure signals with frequencies higher than 100 kHz. Consult the SpccficationJ table (Table 1-1) and the
Detailed Operating Instructions in Section 3 for more detailed information.
8-18. Operation Out of Specification
The specifications are listed in Table 1-1. Performance tests that can be used to verify the specifications are
found in Section 4. If instrument performance is only slightly out of limits, i t can sometimes be corrected by
an adjustment. The procedures for adjustments are in Section 5. References listed for each adjustment indicate
which service sheet to consult when the adjustment procedure fails. In general, however, it is also a good
practice to perform the troubleshooting checks o n Service Sheet BDI, since they take o n l y a few minutes and
reveal much information.
8-19. Catastrophic Failures
Begin troubleshooting catastrophic failures by performing the troubleshooting checks on Service Sheet BD 1.
The simple procedures there take only a few minutes and will quickly differentiate a control (digital) problem
from a hardware (analog) problem. The checks then give cross-references t o the detailed block diagrams (Service
Sheets BD2 to BD5) or to a schematic.
The troubleshooting information found on all service sheets consists of a series of performance checks. The
purpose of the checks is not to identify which circuit or component has failed but rather to verify whether o r
not the assembly or circuit is operating correctly. Information on the possible cause of failure is given in the
form of hints whenever they can be given reliably. The limits given in the troubleshooting checks are rather
8-4.1
Model 8903B Service
A1 4 A1 1 A1 2
A1 3 A1 0
A9
A8
A7
'A6
A5
'A4
A3
A2
..- A1
BEHIND
FRONT
PANEL
8-5
Service Model 8903B
8-6
Model 8903B Service
Direct Control Special Function Applications. Direct Control Special Functions are used in troubleshooting
to provide manual control of various switches or digital-to-analog devices in the hardware where other special
functions or front-panel keys prove ineffective. Some examples will illustrate how to use Direct Control Special
Functions.
Example 1
In the measurement path of the input signal is a Programmable Gain Amplifier located on the A2 Input
Amplifier Assembly. A simplified diagram of the circuit is shown in Figure 8-4. Amplifier gain is selected
by analog switches U11(1), U11(2), U11(3), and Ull(4). Table 8-2 shows the Direct Control Special
Functions that can be used to control the switches. (Special hnction 1.N is normally used to set the
amplifier gain in troubleshooting. This example was chosen to illustrate the concept of Direct Control
Special Functions because of its simplicity.)
To set the gain to 8 dB,key in 0.722 SPCL or .722 SPCL. The displays will show 0010 0010, indicating
that the Controller received d=2 from the keyboard (or HP-IB), issued it to the Instrument Bus, and read
it back. If circuitry on the assembly is working properly, only switch Ull(3) should be closed, and thus
the signal is amplified by 8 dB.
Table 8-2. Programmable Gain Amplifier Switching Direct Control Special Functions
I Direct Control
SDecial Function
Switch Gain
0.720
0.724 u1l(4)
0.722 U1l(3)
0.721 u1l(1)
Notice that the display no longer shows a measurement result. No annunciators are lighted (except
REMOTE and ADDRESSED if the Special Function is entered via HP-IB) and only the SPCL key is
lighted. If any key other than a number key, the S (Shift) key, or the LCL key is pressed, the instrument
8-8 rev.20JUN87
Model 8903B Service
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PI0 A 2 INPUT
AMPL I F I ER ASSEMBLY
GAIN AMPLIFIER TO
FROM DIFFERENTIAL-
TO-S I NGLE-ENDED
AMP L IFlER
4 HIGH-PASS FILTERS
AND WEIGHTING
BP FILTERS
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hardware will revert back to the measurement mode it was in before the Direct Control Special Function
was entered. Thus, in this example, unless 8 dB gain had been previously set, it would be removed from the
audio path when any other key is pressed. (However, note that there are some Service Special Functions
that will maintain the requested configurations even if another key is pressed.)
As it turns out, other 0.72d codes than those shown in Table 8-2 will affect the gain of the Programmable
Gain Amplifier. For example, 0.723 will close Ull(3) and Ull(1) simultaneously (gain is now 10.6 dB).
This fact is ascertained from the service sheet schematics.
Example 2
A second example from the A2 assembly illustrates data readback. One of the means of detecting an
overrange of the input circuits is by the Input Overload Detector. The detector connects to both the
high and low inputs (directly) and output (through the Input Range Detector) of the Programmable Gain
Amplifier of Example 1. See Figure 8-5. At the input of the amplifier, the Input Overload Detector senses
the dc level and compares it against both a positive and negative reference. At the output of the Input
Range Detector it also compares the dc level (and hence the ac level of the signal) against a reference. If
any detected level exceeds a reference, the output of the detector goes low and resets flip-flop A7U14 on the
A7 Latch Assembly. A7U14 also sets the gain of all input circuits up to and including the Programmable
Gain Amplifier to minimum gain without intervention of the Controller. A7U15B, when enabled, inverts
the output of A7U14. The output of A7U14 is across the least-significant bit of the readback data line
of the Instrument Bus. In the normal measurement cycle, the Controller reads the status of the Input
Overload Detector (by enabling A7U15B and reading its output) and takes corrective action if A7U14 has
tripped.
At this point in the discussion, a more detailed description of the Instrument Bus data lines is needed.
Data ( d ) is sent out from the 1/0 port of the Controller to the Instrument Bus through buffers (TTL
inverters). However, data is read back to the 1/0port directly, bypassing the buffers. An 1/0 port outputs
a low by actively pulling the line to ground. It outputs a high by allowing the output to be passively
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Service Model 8903B
pulled up by an external pull-up resistor. When a Controller 1/0 port inputs data from other circuits of
the Audio Analyzer, these circuits must operate against the pull-up resistor.
Readback devices that are read out to the data lines, such as A7U15B, are similarly configured. A7U15B
has an open-collector TTL output. When it outputs data, a low is produced by switching the output device
to ground. A high is produced by switching the device off and allowing the output to be passively pulled
up. The readback lines are low true (that is, r = l when the line is low).
When A7U15B is disabled (enable is low), the output is high (inactive) and has no effect on the data
line. A7U15B is enabled by Direct Control Special Function 0.70d. The value of d is arbitrary to enable
A7U15B, but the least-significant bit must be 0 (that is, d must be even) to switch off the output device
of the 1/0 data port.
AMPLIFIER-ASSEMBLY --
--1
P I 0 A2_1N_PUT
PROGRAMMABLE
G A I N AMPLIFIER
1 FROM D I F F E R E N T I A L - I
TO HP AND
I TO-S I NGLE-ENDED )-
I AMPLIFIER
W E I G H T I N G BP
f I LTERS
I
I
I INPUT I
DETECTOR INPUT OVERLOAD
DETECTOR
A
r-
ASSEMBLY - --
1
'1
P I 0 A7 LATCH
I
I
I I +5v
I
PIR
FF
U14
-TO
,
GAIN
RESET LATCHES ""* SIGNIFICANT
L Q
ENABLE
CONTROLLER
8-10 reu.20JUN8 7
Model 8903B Service
fault is removed. For example, if you key in 0.700 SPCL then increase the input signal level until an overload
condition is reached, you will find that the displays show 0000 0000 continuously except for the instant the overload
is detected (when the displays momentarily blink 0001 0000). An automatic resetting of the input circuits removes
the overload as soon as it is detected so the overload is observed only for one period of the Direct Control Special
finction cycle.
8-23. Service Special Functions (Prefix 40-99)
The Service Special Functions are used to perform a variety of tasks related to service. The functions are cataloged
below. A suffix N indicates that a parameter other than 0 may be required to complete the Special Function Code.
See Table 8-1 for entry of hexadecimal suffixes.
40.0 Controller Reset. Initializes the Controller to its power-up state. Because this disturbs the HP-IB hardware,
it is unavailable from HP-IB (gives Error 24). The power-up sequence is discussed in paragraph 8-27.
41.0 Controller Clear. Initializes the Controller to its power-up state but bypasses the operational checks (see
paragraph 8-27). Leaves HP-IB hardware unaffected but clears any service request message (SRQ) being issued by
the Audio Analyzer, sets the service request condition to its power-up state, and clears all bits in the status byte.
42.0 Display Software Date. Displays the date of the s o h a r e in the form: <month of year>.<day of month>
in the left display and <year> in the right display.
43.N Service Error Display Control. Service Errors are numbered 65 to 95. Refer to paragraph 8-26.
N=O Disables display of Service Errors.
N=l Enables display of Service Errors.
N=65 to N=95 quad Enables display of only the Service Error specified by N. Operating and Entry Errors
remain enabled.
44.N Notch Filter Mode Select. Permits manual selection of one of three configurations of the Notch Filter.
N=O Notch Filter mode selected automatically as required by the measurement mode.
N=l Notch Filter in notch mode.
N=2 Notch Filter in flat mode.
N=3 Notch Filter in bandpass mode.
45.N SINAD Meter Enable. Permits the SINAD meter to be enabled for measurement modes other than SINAD
and, in the SINAD mode, for measurements greater than 24 dB. It is most often useful for reading distortion
when the displayed reading is very noisy. When this Special Function is invoked, the meter reads the ratio of
the level at the Pre-Notch RMS/Average Detector to the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector, expressed
in dB.The reading must, therefore, be interpreted relative to the dB reading in the right display. Usually, this
entails ignoring the minus sign and subtracting multiples of 20 dB.For example, a distortion reading of -66.80
dB in the right display may be indicated as 6.8 dl3 on the SINAD meter or -76.80 dB may be indicated as 16.8
dB. AC level readings will normally be 0 dB.
N=O SINAD meter enabled normally. See Detailed Operating Instructions in Section 3.
N=l SINAD meter enabled in all measurement modes except dc level.
46.N Count Internal Signals. The Counter counts the internal signal selected by N and displays the count. The
resolution is the same as would normally be displayed.
N=O Oscillator Frequency. See Service Sheets 9 and 13.
N=l Input Frequency. See Service Sheets 2 and 13.
N=3 Output Amplifier Frequency. See Service Sheets 5 and 13.
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48.N Defeat Output Amplifier Overdrive Protection. In the ac level and signal-to-noise measurement modes,
the gain of the Output Amplifier is normally set to 0 dl3 whenever the signal detected by the Pre-Notch
RMS/Average Detector exceeds 0.6V and a low-pass filter has been selected. This prevents the first amplifier after
the Notch Filter from being overdriven by signals in the stopband which would normally be detected by the Output
RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector. When this Special Function is invoked, the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak
Detector is used to determine the gain setting of the Output Amplifier. Use of this function permits measurement
of filters (such as the internal, optional weighting bandpass filters) with extended dynamic range, but care must
be taken not to overload the selected low-pass filter (either 30 or 80 kHz).
N=O Output Amplifier gain determined normally.
N= 1 Output Amplifier gain determined by the Output RMS/Average/Quasi- peak Detector.
49.N Display Internal Voltages. The Voltmeter measures and displays the internal voltage selected by N.
N=O Ground. See Service Sheet 7.
N=l Pre-Notch RMS/Average Detector with Ripple Filter. See Service Sheets 2 and 7.
N=2 DC Input Voltage without Filter. See Service Sheet 1.
N=3 Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector with Ripple Filter. See Service Sheets 6 and 7.
N=4 Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector. See Service Sheet 6.
N=5 Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector with SINAD Filter. See Service Sheets 6 and 7.
N=6 Notch Tune Voltage. See Service Sheet 4.
N=7 DC Input Voltage with Filter. See Service Sheet 1.
N=B Input Range Detector. See Service Sheet 2.
NOTE
The suffix can also be two digits, X Y . The difference (49.X SPCL - 49.Y
SPCL) is then displayed. For example, 49.3 SPCL or 49.30 SPCL gives a
display of the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector with Ripple Filter
with respect to ground. 49.34 SPCL gives a display of the differencebetween
the Output RMS/Auerage/Quasi-peak Detector with Ripple Filter and the
same detector without the Ripple Filter.
50.N Display Oscillator Frequency. The frequency of the Oscillator is displayed in the left display in all
measurement modes except dc level and where a valid measurement cannot be made. The right display operates
as usual. Resolution is the same as it would be if it had been an input signal.
N=O Display frequency as normal.
N= 1 Display Oscillator frequency.
52.N Read Only Memory Verification. The Controller displays the checksum of the read only memory (ROM)
specified by N. When specifying a ROM, use N=l through 10. The display is in the form: <actual checksum>
in the left display and <expected checksum> in the right display. Both displays should show 0 for ROM 10. See
Service Sheet 16. Serial Prefix 2652A and Above: ROM consolidation does not change this Verification.
53.N Notch Filter Frequency Range. Permits the frequency range of the Notch Filter to be displayed or manually
set. If no suffix is keyed in (that is, 53. SPCL), the current Notch Filter range is displayed, where 0 is the lowest
range and 3 is the highest. For N=O through 3, the Notch Filter is set to the range specified by N. See Service
Sheet 3 and Special Function 54.N.
54.N Notch Filter Coarse Tune. Permits the coarse-tune code of the Notch Filter to be displayed or manually
set. If no suffix is keyed in (that is, 54. SPCL), the current Notch Filter coarse-tune code is displayed, where 0
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is the lowest frequency and 255 is the highest. For N=O through 255, the Notch Filter coarse-tune code is set to
the number specified by N. (N is keyed in as a decimal value and not a hexadecimal value.) Fine tuning of the
Notch Filter is via the automatic tuning circuitry on the Notch Filter Assembly. See Service Sheet 3 and Special
Function 53.N.
55.N Oscillator Frequency Range. Permits the frequency range of the Oscillator to be displayed or manually set.
If no suffix is keyed in (that is, 55. SPCL), the current Oscillator range is displayed, where 0 is the lowest range
and 3 is the highest. For N=O through 3, the Oscillator is set to the range specified by N. See Service Sheet 8
and Special Functions 56.N and 57.N.
56.N Oscillator Coarse Tune. Permits the coarse-tune code of the Oscillator to be displayed or manually set. If
no suffix is keyed in (that is, 56. SPCL), the current Oscillator coarse-tune code is displayed, where 0 is the lowest
frequency and 255 is the highest. For N=O through 255, the Oscillator coarse-tune code is set to the number
specified by N. (N is keyed in as a decimal value and not a hexadecimal value.) See Service Sheet 9 and Special
Functions 55.N and 57.N.
57.N Oscillator Fine Tune. Same as Special Function 56.N except that it pertains to fine tuning.
58.N Source Fine Level. Permits the fine-level code of the Source to be displayed or manually set. If no suffix is
keyed in (that is, 58. SPCL), the current Source fine-level code is displayed, where 0 is the lowest level and the
255 is the highest. For N=O through 255, the Source fine-level code is set to the number specified by N. (N is
keyed in as a decimal value and not a hexadecimal value.) See Service Sheet 10 and Special Function 59.N.
59.N Source Coarse Level. Permits the coarse-level code of the Source to be displayed or manually set. If no
suffix is keyed in (that is, 59. SPCL), the current Source coarse-level code is displayed where 31 is the lowest level,
0 is the highest, and 32 through 63 switch the level off. For N=O through 63, the Source coarse-level code is set to
the number specified by N. For N=O through 31, the level is controlled in 2.5 dB steps, where the attenuation is
N times 2.5 dB.(N is keyed in as a decimal value and not a hexadecimal value.) See Service Sheet 11 and Special
Function 58.N.
60.0 Key Scan. The keyboard is scanned and a keycode is displayed and output to the HP-IB. The key codes are
shown in Figure 8-6.
NO KEY PRESSED: 99
... 0
n 0
El
I1
Figure 8-6. Key Codes for Key Scan (Service Special finction 60.0)
To use the Key Scan Special Function, remove the instrument top cover. Key in 60.0 SPCL, then jumper A8U6
pin 7 to A8TP3 (GND) on the A8 Controller/Counter Assembly. Press the front-panel keys and observe the right
display. If two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the display shows the first one found in its normal scan.
See Service Sheet 17.
Two simple programs for displaying the key codes on a computing controller are shown in Table 8-3. Removal of
the top cover is unnecessary. The Audio Analyzer is assumed to have HP-IB address 28.
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A9U18 Pin 2 37 36 31 30 25 24 19
Display Digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mnemonic 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101
I 1 = True I
Table 8-5. P I 0 Port B
A9U18 Pin 1 38 35 32 29 26 23 20
Display Digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mnemonic ATN ARD AAD SRQ RNL ATT ATL SDV
I 1 = True
i
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Error 78 Output Amplifier Overload after Leveling Once. The Output Overload Detector has tripped after one
attempt to set the Output Amplifier gain. This would be normal for an unstable signal. See Service Sheet BD3.
This error maps into a display of u----” until Error 31 appears.
Error 79 Output Amplifier Overload with No Post-Notch Gain Hold. The Output Overload Detector remains
tripped after three attempts to set the Output Amplifier gain and Special Function 3.N is in automatic selection.
See Service Sheet BD3. This error maps into a display of “---- until Error 31 appears.
Error 80 Cannot Count Oscillator Frequency in SINAD. When the Oscillator is attempting to tune to the
frequency of the Notch Filter, the frequency count is 0. See Service Sheets BD3 and BD4. This error maps into
Error 19.
Error 81 Cannot Count Input Frequency. The input frequency cannot be counted in ac level, distortion, distortion
level, or signal-to-noise measurement modes. See Service Sheet BD2. This error maps into Error 13.
Error 82 Notch Filter Does Not Null. The Notch Filter does not null after three attempts. This would be normal
for an erratic signal. See Service Sheet BD2. This error maps into Error 13.
Error 83 Cannot Count Input Frequency. After sensing the presence of a signal, the count is 0. This would be
normal when the input signal is filtered by the High-Pass and Weighting Bandpass Filters. See Service Sheet
BD2. This error gives rise to a display of 0.00 Hz.
Error 84 Output Amplifier Overvoltage with No Overload. The Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector senses
an overvoltage,the Output Amplifier gain is 0 dB,but the Output Overload Detector has not tripped. See Service
Sheet BD2. This error maps into a display of until Error 31 appears.
Error 85 Period of the Voltage-to-Time Converter 0. The Counter receives no pulses from the Voltage-to-Time
Converter. This can occur if the input to the Voltage-to-Time Converter is too negative. See Service Sheet BD2.
This error is identical to Error 17.
Error 86 Frequency Count Greater Than 200 kHz. This error causes a display of 0.000 kHz.
Error 87 Output Amplifier Overload with Post-Notch Gain Hold. The Output Overload Detector remains tripped
after three attempts to set the Output Amplifier gain and Special Function 3.N has been selected. See Service
Sheet BD2. This error maps into Error 19.
Error 88 Attempt to Take Log of Negative Ratio. This error maps into Error 11.
Error 89 Attempt to Take Log of Negative Number. This error maps into Error 11.
Error 90 Decimal Point Fixed and Exponent Too Large. One of the mV ranges has been requested by Special
Function 4.N for a measurement that does not use those ranges. This error maps into Error 10.
Error 91 Decimal Point Fixed Too Far to the Left. The decimal point has been held by Special Function 4.N and
the reading to be displayed is too large to fit the display. This error maps into Error 10.
Error 92 Decimal Point Fixed and Unable to Display. This error maps into Error 10.
Error 93 Number to Be Displayed Greater Than 9999. This error maps into Error 10.
Error 94 Attempt to Divide by Zero in Ratio. This error maps into Error 11.
Error 95 Signal-to-Noise Ratio Too Large to Calculate. This error maps into Error 10.
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POWER-UP CHECKS
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CONTROLLER TEST LEDs AND TEST POINTS
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SIGNATURE ANALYSIS
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SCHEMATIC SYMBOLOGY AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NOTES
Interconnect
information;
Circled letter
with adjacent
T e s t points: s y m b o l s number indicates
a r e numbered for e a s y circuit-path
correlation to schematic continuation to
diagrams, procedures. another s e r v i c e
and component l o c a t i o n PI -in s h e e t (3. in
diagrams. Connection t o in .nation; t h i s example) .
circuit signifies nu ?r L o o k for s a m e
Board Board Board m e a s u r i n g aid (metal in, :ates circled letter
Assembly Assembly Assembly Post. circuit pad, Pi If socket on the indicated
desionation name Dart number etc.) Drovided. (X I . s e r v i c e sheet.
Circuit Signal
n a m e and
\
functional
title. destination.
ALC HIGH
Socket XA2 TO A L C LOOP
designation SERIES
on A 2 REGULATOR
01
7 -
I R1
2.5K Non-plug-in
information.
S o l d e r point
nunbered.
I \
I \
Wire 'color c o d e Serial p r e f i x of Connector s y m b o l s within \Large numbers
Code used instrument t o t h e b o r d e r l i n e s of board in lower
(MIL-STD-681) which s c h e m a t i c assemblies signify right corners o f
is t h e s a m e directly a p p l i e s . c o n n e c t i o n s t o t h e assembly schematic diagrams
as the resistor which a r e s e p a r a t e are service
color code. from those made through s h e e t numbers.
First number Reference t h e integral p l u g part
identifies t h e designations of the a s s e m b l y .
\
Base color, within outlined
second n u m b e r assemblies are
the wider stripe. a b b r e v i a t e d . Full
and t h e third designation includes
number t h e a s s e m b l v number:
narrower stripe. f o r exainp~e. Asteri;k i n d i c a t e s factory
R l o f assembly selected c o m p o n e n t s . (See
*
Example:
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Values for all components are marked in units of farads, henries, and ohms unless otherwise specified.
Tool-aided adjustment.
Heavy line with arrows indicates path and direction of main signal.
Heavy dashed line with arrows indicates path and direction of main feedback.
F Wiper moves toward cw with clockwise rotation of control (as viewed from shaft or
knob).
Encloses wire or cable color code. Code used is the same as the resistor color code.
U First number identifies the base color, second number identifies the wider stripe, and
the third number identifies the narrower stripe, e.g., (917) denotes white base, yellow
wide stripe, violet narrow stripe.
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4
A
,,JA ,,
3 2
k ,,
2
Indicates multiple paths represented by only one line. Letters or names identify indi-
vidual paths. Numbers indicate number of paths represented by the line.
Ferrite bead. (Increases the self-inductance of the conductor passing through the
bead.)
Light-emitting diode.
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SCHEMATIC SYMBOLOGY AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NOTES
ic Inhibit Input-Input
digital device.
that, when active, inhibits (biocks) the active state outputs of a
+L- Polarity Indicator used with Inhibit Indicator-Indicates that the relatively low level
signal inhibits (blocks) the active state outputs of a digital device.
3- Output Delay-Binary output changes state only after the referenced input (m) re-
turns to its inactive state (m should be replaced by appropriate dependency or func-
tion symbols).
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11 OR-One or more inputs being active will cause the output to be active.
zm Logic Threshold-m or more inputs being active will cause the output to be active
(replace m with a number).
=1 EXCLUSIVE OR-Output will be active when one (and only one) input is active.
=m m and only m-Output will be active when m (and only m) inputs are active (replace
m with a number).
Logic Identity-Output will be active only when all or none of the inputs are active
(i.e., when all inputs are identical, output will be active).
Amplifier-The output will be active only when the input is active (can be used with
polarity or logic indicator at input or output to signify inversion).
x-Y Coder-Input code (X) is converted to output code (Y) per weighted values or a table.
(Functional Labels) The following labels are to be used as necessary to ensure rapid identification of
device function.
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FF Flip-Flop-Binary element with two stable states, set and reset. When the flip-flop
is set, its outputs will be in their active states. When the flip-flop is reset, its outputs
will be in their inactive states.
-m Shift Right (Down) Input-When active, causes the contents of a shift register to
shift to the right or down “m” places (m is replaced with a number).
-m Shift Left (Up) Input-When active, causes the contents of a shift register to shift
to the left or up “m” places (m is replaced with a number).
NOTE
For the four functions shown above, if m is one, it is omitted.
(Functional Labels) The following functional labels are to be used as necessary in symbol build-ups to
ensure rapid identification of device function.
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SREG Shift Register-Array of flip-flops that form a register with internal connections that
permit shifting the contents from flip-flop to flip-flop.
Dependency Notation
Crn Control Dependency-Binary affecting input used where more than a simple AND
relationship exists between the C input and the affected inputs and outputs (used
only with D-type flip-flops).
ENm Enable Dependency-Binary affecting input which, when active enables all outputs.
When inactive open-collector and open-emitter outputs are off, and three-state out-
puts are at an external high impedance state.
When the enable input affects only certain inputs and outputs, they will be numbered
to indicate the logic connection.
Mm Mode Dependency-Binary affecting input used to indicate that the effects of partic-
ular inputs and outputs of an element depend on the mode in which the element
is operating. The rn is replaced with a number or letter (the identifier).
Comma-AND Function.
I Slant-OR Function.
NOTE
The identifier (m) is omitted if it is one-that is, when there is only one depen-
dency relationship of that kind in a particular device. When this is done, the de-
pendency indicator itself (G, C, EN, or V ) is used to prefix or suffix the affected
[dependent) input or output.
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Miscellaneous
.D- Schrnitt Trigger-Input characterized by hysteresis; one threshold for positive going
signals and a second threshold for negative going signals.
Active Active State-A binary physical or logical state that corresponds to the true state
of an input, an output, or a function. The opposite of the inactive state.
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1
NAND GATE
AND GATE
OR GATE WITH
INVERTED INPUTS
NOR GATE
A
B D X
ADx
INVERTED INPUTS L H L
L H
B B U X
BUFFER
1
EXCLUSIVE-OR
Wl
GATE
L H H
B L L L
X L H
INVERTER
I
I :I*
C I I
I
EXTERNAL *,-
PULL-DOWN Iv
RESISTOR
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' J-L
ACTIVE LEVELS
I
ACTIVE Lc sence of the polarity indicator symbol.
I LEVEL I
7\1
ACTIVE LOW inputs and outputs are indicated by the pres-
ence of the polarity indicator symbol ( h).
El-
4ACTIVE 4
I LEVEL I
+,-
Active Low Output
EDGE SENSITIVE INPUTS
lNpUTq-L
I I
(-0).
EDGE SENSITIVE (low-to-high) inputs are indicated by the
presence of the dynamic indicator symbol
Low-to-High OUTPUT I I
Edge Sensitive
+
iNPUTJ-k EDGE SENSITIVE (high-to-low) inputs are indicated by the
presence of both the dynamic indicator and the polarity in-
dicator symbols (
).
High-to-Low OUTPUT
1 1
iNPuTJ-L
*OUTPUT
Delayed Output
If OUTPUT DELAY indicator symbol (1) shows that the out-
(Active High input) I put becomes effective after the input signal returns to its
inactive state.
-OUTPUTDelayed Output f
(Active Low Input) I
INHIBIT INPUTS
INHIBIT indicator symbol (+) indicates an input that, when
active, inhibits (blocks) the output(s) from achieving their
active states (the outputs remain inactive).
ANALOG LINES
ANALOG indicator symbol (n)indicates a line that has
an analog input or output.
NONLOGIC CONNECTION
The Nonlogic Connection symbol (X) indicates a connec-
tion that does not carry any logic information.
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AND
I
The input that controls or gates other inputs is labeled with a C or a G,
followed by an identifying number.
The controlled or gated input or output is labeled with the same number.
In this example, 1 is controlled by G1.
OR
When a V input is active, the output will be in its active state. With the
V input inactive, the device functions as if the V input doesn't exist.
ENABLE
When the EN input is active, the output is enabled to function normally.
When the EN input is inactive, the three-state output ( V), in this case,
becomes a high impedance, effectively removing that device from the
circuit.
TRANSMISSION
,
-xi When the X1 input is active, the associated input-output pair are bi-
directionally connected together. When X1 is inactive, the connection is
n broken.
-1-1
CONTROL
When the controlled or gated input or output already has a functional
label (D is used here), that label will be prefixed by the identifying
nurnber .
If the input or output is affected by more than one gate or control input,
then the identifying numbers of each gate or control input will appear
separated by commas.
ADDRESS
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The Audio Analyzer can be conceptually broken down into four subsections. The subsections are shown in Table
8A-1. Service Sheets BD2 through BD5 break the operation of the instrument along similar lines as indicated in
the table.
BD3
BD4
I Source
Digital
I Oscillator, Output Attenuator
Input Circuits
Measurements on the input signal are made on the difference between the HIGH and LOW INPUT connectors.
The range of signals at the INPUT connectors is 20 H z to 100 kHz and 0 to 300 Vrms for ac signals and 0 to
300V (either polarity) for dc signals. Either INPUT connector (HIGH or LOW) can be floated upto 300V with
respect to ground.
For ac measurements, the AC/DC Switches insert a capacitor into both the high and low paths. The ac input
impedance for each path is 100 kR with respect to ground. The dc impedance is 101 kR.
The Input Attenuator has voltage dividers on both high and low paths which can be set to 0, -12, -24, or -40
dB. In automatic operation the gain is set to 0 dB when the input signal is 3V or less.
The Over-Voltage Protection circuitry limits the input signal level of either the high or low path to f 1 3 Vp. In
addition, the output of the protection circuit is sensed by the Input Overload Detector. If the level exceeds a
preset reference, all input circuits are set to minimum gain.
The Differential-to-Single-EndedAmplifier converts the non-referenced, differential signal to a signal referenced
to ground. The gain of the amplifier can be set to 0, 8,16, or 20 dB. (For the dc level measurement mode, the gain
is always 0 dB.)The amplifier is dc coupled. When dc level is selected, the output of the amplifier is measured
by the dc voltmeter. The output is also sensed by the Input Overload Detector. If the level is more positive than
+8.7V or more negative than -8.7V, the detector sets the Input Attenuator to the 40 dB range until the proper
range has been determined by the Controller.
The Programmable Gain Amplifier can be set for 0, 4, 8, or 20 dB gain and is ac coupled.
The Input Range Detector is used to set the gain of the input path (Input Attenuator, Differential-to-single-
Ended Amplifier, and Programmable Gain Amplifier). Since it is positioned before the Weighting Bandpass and
High-Pass Filters, it prevents overloading of the filters by input signals located in the filter stopbands. The gain
of the detector is programed to match the passband gain of the selected filter. (The gain is programed indirectly
by the Controller via the filter circuits.)
The gain of the input path is set so that the signal is between 1.7 and 3V at the Input Range Detector. This is
the optimum level for the Input Range Detector, the Pre-Notch RMS/Average Detector, and the Notch Filter.
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At this point, one of two filters can be inserted in the audio path. The filters available depend upon the options
installed. Two types of filters are available: a 400 Hz high-pass filter or a weighted-response, bandpass filter. Table
8A-2 enumerates the filter combinations available. The two filters can be installed in either order with respect
to the two front-panel keys (or HP-IB codes); thus each filter has two option numbers. (If no filter options are
installed, the filter positions are jumpered.)
Filter selection is via front-panel keys or HP-IB. Both are active filters. The Weighting Bandpass Filter generally
has a standardized frequency response that simulates the response of a telecommunications system as perceived
by human hearing. It gives predominance to 1 kHz.
The Pre-Notch RMS/Average Detector is read by the Controller via the dc voltmeter for the distortion and
SINAD measurements (and also the analog SINAD meter). Its output becomes the numerator of the SINAD
measurement and the denominator of the distortion measurement.
Notch Filter
The Notch Filter is inserted into the signal path in the distortion, distortion level, and SINAD measurement
modes. It is coarse tuned by the Controller. When measuring distortion, the Controller sets the Notch Filter to
the frequency of the signal counted at the input. When measuring SINAD, the Controller sets it to the programed
frequency of the internal oscillator.
A notch-filter frequency response is obtained by passing the signal through a unity-gain, inverting, active bandpass
filter, then summing the filter’s output with its input. At the center frequency of the bandpass filter, the two
signals into the Sum and Output Amplifier nearly cancel. This results in significant rejection of the signal at that
frequency. Since the notch is very narrow, only the fundamental is rejected while noise and harmonic components
are passed.
The Balance and Fine Tune control circuit uses negative feedback to fine tune the bandpass filter to the signal
and to fine adjust (balance) its gain to maximize the depth of the notch. The tuning range of the fine tune
control is 8% of the nominal center frequency. Feedback for the Balance and Fine Tune Control circuit comes
from Amplifier 1 which follows the Notch Filter. The tuning error is also measured by the DC Voltmeter which
is monitored by the Controller. If a large error exists, the Controller takes steps to either retune the Notch Filter
or display an error message.
In the other measurement modes, the bandpass filter is not switched in and a flat response results.
Output Circuits
The output from the Notch Filter is attenuated, amplified, and filtered to condition the signal for the most
accurate measurement by the Voltmeter. The signal level at the input to the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak
Detector is normally between 0.3 and 3V. Attenuator 1 is set to either 0 or 20 dB.Amplifier 1has a gain of 14 dB.
The Low-Pass Filters are selected from the front panel or HP-IB. The 3 dB frequencies of the filters are 30 kHz,
80 kHz, and 750 kHz. The latter filter is selected when the other two filters are off. The filters are active-types
and have 6 dB gain.
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In the signal-to-noise ratio measurement mode, Amplifiers 1 and 2 and Attenuator A are switched between a
normal and an “off” state. (The Controller reads the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector for both states
and computes the ratio.) In the “off state the gain of Amplifier 1 is lowered by 6 dB,Amplifier 2 is set to -60
dB gain, and Attenuator A is shorted t o ground. This “off” state also occurs when a source level of OV is selected.
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The Floating Output Amplifier generates a differential output signal, that is, a signal not referenced to ground.
Either OUTPUT terminal [HIGH or LOW) may be grounded or floated up to 10 Vpk. This feature is useful for
breaking up ground loops, summing signals, and adding dc offsets to the output. Attenuator B is also floating.
For instruments with serial prefix 2730A and below, the output impedence is selected by a non-programmable,
front panel IMPEDENCE switch for either 500 or 600R. For instruments with serial prefix 2742A and above,
the output impedance can be selected from the front panel or via HP-IBby using Special Functions (47.X).
The Over-Voltage Protect circuit protects the output circuits from the inadvertent application of a reverse
voltage to either the HIGH o r LOW OUTPUT connector. The reverse voltage is sensed by an over-voltage
detector, which opens t w o output relays. The relays automatically reset about 1s after the overvoltage is
removed. The Voltage Clamp protects the output circuits during the time between the application of t h e reverse
voltage and the opening of the relay contacts.
Counter
t
When the frequency of the input signal or Oscillator is to be counted, two sub-counters (the Cycle and Clock
Counters) operate simultaneously. The signal itself is directed into the Cycle Counter. In the case of counting
the input signal, the signal is first routed through the Counter Input Schmitt Trigger which converts t h e analog
signal into square wave pulses which are compatible with the Cycle Counter. The 2 MHz Clock signal is
directed into the Clock Counter.
To count frequency, the Controller first sets the Clock Counter Gate switch to route the path from the
Frequency Gate switch into the Clock Counter. Then, the Controller arms the Cycle Counter Gate and
Frequency Gate switches, and the first signal pulse closes the switches. Both counters (which were previously
cleared) then begin to accumulate counts. The Cycle Counter is a divide by 32, the Clock Counter is a divide
by 2048. The overflow or carry pulses of each counter are counted by the Controller. After a pre-determined
minimum number of carries from the Clock Counter and at least one carry from the Cycle Counter, the
Frequency Gate and Cycle Counter Gate switches are disabled by the Controller. The first signal piilse opens
the switches and counting ceases. The Controller then reads the contents of the Cycle and Clock Counters
and computes the signal frequency which is
The count sequence is also timed out to prevent hang-up of the instrument should there be no input signal or
should the signal be interrupted during a count cycle.
During a voltage measurement cycle. o n l y the Clock Counter is used. The Controller first sets the Clock
Counter Gate to receive the signal from the Voltmeter Gate and closes the Voltmeter Gate. (The Controller
had also previoiisly closed the Stop Count Gate by deactivating the Voltage-to-Time Converter via the Ramp
Gate line.) The 2 MHz Clock is now routed into the Clock Counter, After a time interval which is proportional
to the dc voltage being measured. the Voltage-to-Time Converter opens the Stop Count Gate. The accirmLilated
count is proportional to the dc voltage at the input of the DC Voltmeter.
Controller and Remote Interface
The Controller plays a key role i n governing the instrument operation. The Microprocessor i n the Controller
outputs information to configure the instrument, reads back vital status in formation to prevent invalid
measurements, and services interrupts from the Keyboard or Remote Interface. I nfornintion from the
Input/Output (I/O) port of the Microprocessor is carried to the rest of the instrument by the Instrument BLIS.
Typically, the data on the Instrument BLISare decoded by the Decoders and Latches and distributed to the
appropriate circuit. -For the Counter, Keyboard and Display, and Remote Interface. decoding of the Instrument
BUSis done on the assemblies.
Information within the Controller itself is handled by three main buses: the ROM Control Bus (which
coordinates the various devices which make LIPthe Controller), the Address Bus (which addresses the ROM
and RAM), and the Data BLIS(which carries information to or from the ROM and R A M ) . Since the Remote
Interface contains some Controller devices, these buses are also distributed to it.
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The Remote Interface receives inputs from the external interface bus (HP-IB), processes the information, and
interrupts the Controller in a manner similar to the Keyboard. It also processes the measurement information
and outputs it on the HP-IB if requested. The Remote Interface is designed to make operation from an external
computing controller as similar as possible to operation from the front panel.
Instrument Software Supervisor Flowchart
The instrument’s software is structured in a form called the supervisor. See Figure 8A-1. The supervisor is a loop
that is continually traversed with displays made near the end after checks for oscillator tuning, input and output
leveling, notch tuning, and measurements. Arithmetic manipulation (for example, for the ratio function) follows
the measurement, and the programs loop back to the beginning after outputting to the display.
The various level and tune blocks verify that the instrument is adjusted to make an accurate measurement. A
measurement is not made until all of the tests are passed in succession. If a test is not passed, corrective action
is taken. The decision after that block then forces the program back to the top of the supervisor, bypassing the
measurement for that loop if corrective action is unsuccessful. The software interface with the hardware makes
use of two concepts called software state and hardware state. The software state is located in the RAM and
totally describes the state of the instrument. On power-up, the initialization procedure loads the s o h a r e state
from ROM. Keyboard and HP-IBentry routines modify only the software state and do not effect the hardware
immediately. The setup block in the supervisor is where the hardware state is made to conform with the software
state. Setup is not the only place where hardware is affected; tune, level, and measurement blocks manipulate the
hardware as well.
The Keyboard and HP-IB interrupt the flow around the loop, forcing the Microprocessor to execute a short
program and then return to the loop as shown in the diagram. Since the supervisor can be interrupted at any
point but always returns to a single location, Keyboard and HP-IB interrupts must abort the current measurement
and start a new measurement cycle. The Keyboard and HP-IBcan be thought of as a medium through which the
user requests a certain setup.
The microprocessor-based Controller interacts closely with the hardware of the instrument. Many circuits are
used by the Controller for different functions at different times. Thus, a specific failure in one circuit can show
up as a collection of symptoms that superficially seem unrelated. The appearance of several symptoms can often
be used to advantage as they provide many avenues to pursue when tracking down a problem.
A clear line is drawn between Service Special Functions and normal instrument operation. When most Service
Special Fbnctions are used, normal instrument functions are suspended. When the Service Special F’unction mode
is left to resume normal measurements, all effects of the Service Special Function on hardware are lost. As an
example, a Service Special Function can be used to display the oscillator frequency. But once normal measurements
are resumed, the display will revert back to what it was before the Service Special h c t i o n was invoked.
Power Supplies
The instrument is run from four regulated supplies: +15V, -15V, +12V, and +5V. All supplies are independent
except the +5V supply which is dependent on the +15V and -15V supplies.
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KEYBOARDOR
INTERRUF'T
I I
NOTES
CHANGE
SOFTWARE
STATE I I STATE
1. The SOURCE R E L A T E D K E Y SCAN block
monitors the FREQ, FREQ INCR, AMPTD,
AMPTD INCR, t (step up), and J. (step down)
SOURCE
RELATED
keys.
m
NO
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OVERHEAD 1 block (e.g., it is always set in
LEVEL OUTPUT
Signal-to-Noise measurement mode). It is also
cleared by some conditions in OVERHEAD 1
block.
MEASURE FAEOUENCY
7. The FIRSTB indicates the first cycle after an
interrupt or error. It is cleared in the OVER-
HEAD 2 block.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
General
The troubleshooting checks that follow are a starting place for locating an instrument fault. They are easy to
perform and give much key information in a short time. In most instances they can differentiate between an
instrument hardware failure and a Controller or software problem. The comments associated with each procedure
summarize the information known as a result of passing or failing the check. The checks should be done in
order. For additional information on the troubleshooting philosophy used in these checks, refer to General
Roublesho oting, paragraph 8-16.
Linecheck
Procedure: Remove the instrument top cover (three screws) and switch LINE to ON.
Normal Indication: The four green LEDs on the A13 Power Supply and Motherboard Assembly are lighted
indicating that the supplies are nominally operating.
I f Indication Abnormal: Check rear panel line fuse and line voltage selector. Check Mains wiring. See Service
Sheet 20. Check individual regulators. See Service Sheet BD5.
(J2) Power-Up Checks
Procedure: If there are any jumpers on the TEST test points on the A8 Controller/Counter Assembly, remove
them. Switch LINE to OFF for five seconds then back to ON. Note the sequencing of the four TEST LEDs on
the top of the Controller/Counter Assembly as the instrument powers up.
Normal Indication: The four TEST LEDs light in the following sequence:
1. Indeterminate for about 1/8 second.
2. ( )( )( )(1)for about second. This indicates the start of the power up routines and the run of the Read Only
Memory Check.
3. (8)(4)(2)(1)for about 2 seconds. This indicates that all power-up checks passed and that a visual front-panel
check is in progress (see @ 1.
4. (8)(4)(2)(1),with (1)blinking indefinitely until a key is pressed. The behavior of the LED (1)is also affected
by the presence of an input signal.
Any other sequence indicates a failure of the check. Passing this check indicates that the Controller is functioning
properly and that there is no catastrophic failure in the following circuits:
Read Only Memory,
Random Access Memory,
Instrument Bus, and
Keyboard (only that no key is down).
If Indication Abnormal: If the TEST LEDs come on and remain in the indeterminate state of step 1, check the
Controller Kernel. See Service Sheet BD4. If other indications appear in or after step 2, consult Power- Up Check,
paragraph 8-27, which discusses the individual checks, documents the error indications, and cross references to
the service sheets.
(J3) Front-Panel LED Check
Procedure: Disconnect all connections to the INPUT. Switch LINE to OFF and back to ON.
Normal Indications: After less than 1/8 second, all front-panel LEDs, display segments and decimal points
should light for about three seconds, then the displays blank for one second then after a few seconds settle to
readings of 0.000 kHz in the left display and <0.100 mV in the right display. The measurement cycle indicator
LED in the upper left-hand corner of the right display should blink rapidly. The kHz and mV annunciators and
the AC LEVEL and 80 kHz LOW PASS key lights should be on. This indicates that the Controller is able to
output to the front-panel LED and display latches which are all operative.
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I f Indication Abnormal: If one or more LEDs or display segments fail, check the respective components and
drive circuits. See Service Sheet 18. Also check the CPU 1/0 port. See Service Sheet BD4.
@) Measurement Error Check
Procedure: Key in 43.1 SPCL. This enables Service Errors. Make the measurement in which the fault appears.
Normal Indications: As the Special Function code is entered, 43.1 should appear in the left display. This
indicates that the ControIler responds to keyboard interrupts. After pressing the SPCL key, measurements should
proceed as normal.
I f Indication Abnormal: If the keys have no effect, check the keyboard interrupt. See Service Sheet 17. If
the keystrokes produce an erroneous display, check the Keyboard. See Service Sheet BD4. If the measurement is
improper or error messages appear in the display, consult the error messages tables (see Error Messages in the
Detailed Operating Instructions, Section 3 and Error Messages, paragraph 8-24) or consult the block diagram
service sheet that documents the section of the instrument that appears to have the fault (see Service Sheets BD2
through BD5).
NOTE
For problems that are exclusive to the HP-IB,see Service Sheet BD4.
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The Over-Voltage Protection circuit clamps the high and low inputs of the Differential-to-Single-Ended amplifier
when the signal level exceeds f13V. The diodes of the protection circuit are in parallel with the signal path and are
normally biased off. The amplifiers ac couple signal to the clamp diodes to prevent the signal from modulating the
diode capacitance and creating distortion. The output of the amplifier is also fed to the Input Overload Protection.
The signals on the high and low paths are each amplified by programmable-gain amplifiers. The outputs from
the two amplifiers are subtracted to create a single-ended signal (that is, one that is referenced with respect to
ground). The gain of the Differential-to-Single-EndedAmplifier is 0, 8, 16, or 20 dB. The gain is 0 dB when
measuring dc. The gain for ac is summarized in Table 8B-2.
DC measurements are made at the output of the Differential-to-Single-EndedAmplifier by the DC Voltmeter.
The Programmable Gain Amplifier has a gain of 0, 4, 8, or 12 dB. The gain is summarized in Table 8B-2. The
amplifier input is ac coupled.
The rms level at the output of the Programmable Gain Amplifier is converted to dc by the Input Range Detector.
The output is measured by the DC Voltmeter and sets the input gain. The gain of the detector is programed to
match the peak gain of the Weighting Bandpass Filters that follow the Programmable Gain Amplifier.
The output of the Input Range Detector and the dc at the input of the Programmable Gain Amplifier are compared
to positive and negative references by the Input Overload Detector. This is to determine if the signal levels are
too large for the input gain settings.
The output of the Programmable Gain Amplifier can be filtered with optional audio filters: either a 400 Hz
High-Pass Filter or one or two of several Weighting Bandpass Filters. All are active filters. The 400 Hz High-Pass
Filter is a 7-pole filter. The Weighting Bandpass Filters are designed to match certain international standards.
The filters plug onto the A2 assembly.
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Gain IdB)
Range Special Differential- Programmable
(Vrms) Function Input to-Single- Gain
Attenuator Ended Amplifier Amplfier
300 1.1 -40 0 0
189 1.2 -40 0 4
119 1.3 -40 0 8
75.4 1.4 -40 0 12
47.6 1.5 -24 0 0
30.0 1.6 -24 0 4
18.9 1.7 -24 0 8
11.9 1.8 -12 0 0
7.45 1.9 -12 0 4
4.76 1.10 -12 0 8
3.00 1.11 0 0 0
1.89 1.12 0 0 4
1.19 1.13 0 0 8
0.745 1.14 0 0 12
0.476 1.15 0 8 8
0.300 1.16 0 8 12
0.189 1.17 0 16 8
0.119 1.18 0 16 12
0.0745 1.19 0 20 12
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of Attenuator 1 and Amplifier 1 of the Output Amplifierfloltrneter Assembly (A4) and the Notch Amplifier. The
total gain is either 5.5 or 55 depending on the setting of Attenuator 1. The input (VNOTCH) can be considered
as having components in phase with the input to the Notch Filter and in quadrature (that is, 90" out-of-phase)
with it. The waveform for VNOTCH in Figure 8B-2 is shown as being totally in phase with the input.
The in-phase component represents a balance error in the Notch Filter, that is, the notch does not completely
null out the signal. The quadrature component represents a tuning error. When perfectly tuned, any output from
an imperfectly balanced Notch Filter will be in phase with the input.
To sense the in-phase component, a current, produced by the input signal (VNOTCH),is chopped in phase with
the input to the Notch Filter. Chopper Si is driven by the bandpass output of the Notch Filter which is in phase
with the fundamental component of the input to the Notch Filter. If VNOTCH is in phase with Si (as in this
example), the chopped current (Ili) will be a half-wave-rectified signal. Current I2 is proportional to the input
voltage but half the level of the chopped current. Ili and I2 are summed together to produce a current (I3i)whose
average (dc) level represents the level error of the in-phase component of the signal. For this example, the result is
a full-wave-rectified signal (I3i).ISi is integrated (that is, amplified and filtered). The integrated current controls
the gain of the Balance Multiplier which balances the Notch Filter.
Sensing the quadrature component is similar. A current, produced by the input signal (VNOTCH),is chopped in
quadrature with the input to the Notch Filter. Chopper S, is driven by the low-pass output of the Notch Filter
which is 90" out of phase with the fundamental of the input to the Notch Filter. If VNOTCH is in quadrature
with S, (as in this example), the chopped current (I1,) will consist only of the half cycles going from the positive
to the negative peak. (The dc component of this signal is zero.) Current I2 is as before. 11, and I2 are summed
together to produce a current (I3, ) whose average (dc) level represents the level error of the quadrature component
of the signal. For this example, the result has a dc value of zero. Is, is integrated and controls the gain of the
Tune Multiplier which tunes the Notch Filter.
More commonly, VNOTCHwill have both quadrature and in-phase components. The tune and balance detectors
isolate the respective components and drive the respective multiplier with the error signal. The resistors through
which Ili, I,,, and I2 flow can be switched to change the magnitude of the current by a factor of ten. This
compensates for the gain change in Attenuator 1 of assembly A4.
In summary, the Tune and Balance Multipliers can be visualized as variable-gain amplifiers with ac inputs from
the bandpass and high-pass outputs of the Notch Filter respectively. (The bandpass output is in phase with the
fundamental of the input to the Notch Filter; the high-pass output is in quadrature.) The dc inputs (from the
Tune and Balance Integrators) control the gain of the multipliers, including the sense of the gain (that is, inverting
or non-inverting). The output currents of the multipliers are summed together (their outputs are in parallel) and
the composite signal is summed with the output from Integrator 1 in Sum Amplifier 2 to create a feedback loop
that fine adjusts the tuning and balance of the Notch Filter.
Output Amplifier/Voltmeter (A4)
The signal from the Notch Filter is further processed before being detected by the voltmeter or sent the the
rear-panel MONITOR output. The signal is amplified by Amplifier 1 (gain=5), the Low-Pass Filters (gain=2),
Amplifier 3 (gain=lO), and Amplifier 4 (gain=lO). The maximum gain is thus 1000 (or 60 dB). Attenuators 1,
2, and 3 each have a selectable attenuation of 0 or 20 dl3. The overall gain is set by the Controller so that the
level sensed by the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector is 3V or less. Switching of the attenuators can be
controlled by Special hnction 3 and is summarized in Table 8B-3.
Selection of the active low-pass filters is from the front panel or HP-IB. When no filtering is selected, the 750
kHz filter is active. The other two filters are 80 and 30 kHz.
The Buffer amplifier has 0 dB gain. The High-Pass Filters following the Buffer are either 0.3 Hz in ac level or 13
Hz in the other measurement modes. The 13 Hz filter is an active filter. Amplifier 4 drives the MONITOR output,
the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector, and the Counter Input Schmitt Trigger (see Service Sheet BD4).
The Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector converts its input into a dc voltage corresponding to the rms
level of the signal. The detector can also be configured to produce the absolute-average or quasi-peak value of
the signal using Special Function 5. The output is measured by the DC Voltmeter for computing measurement
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TUNE
INTEGRATOR
INVERTING
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VNOTCH
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results and setting the gain of the Output Amplifier. In the rms configuration the circuit is an analog computer
consisting of a full-wave rectifier, log amplifier, and antilog amplifier and filter.
The Output Overload Detector compares the output of the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector with a
reference and sets the Output Amplifier gain to 0 dB if an overload is sensed (unless defeated by Special F’unction
3).
The SINAD Log Ratio Meter Amplifier produces an output voltage which is the log of the ratio of the outputs of
the Pre-Notch and Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detectors. The amplifier drives a Meter Transconductance
Amplifier which converts the log-ratio voltage to a current which drives the front-panel SINAD meter.
The state of the Meter Peg/Off Switch is set by the Controller. If the SINAD reading exceeds 18 dB (or 24
dB when Special Function 7.1 is invoked), the switch is set to peg (force off scale) the meter. If the SINAD
measurement mode has not been selected, the meter is switched off. Special F’unction 45.1 enables the meter for
all ac measurement modes.
The Voltmeter Input Selector selects one of the dc inputs into the Voltage-to-Time Converter. The Ripple Filters
on lines from the Input to Output RMS Detectors add low-pass filtering to reduce display fluctuation on noisy
measurements. The output from the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector is also heavily filtered by the
SINAD Filter in the SINAD measurement mode.
The output of the selector is the reference input for a Comparator. The Comparator’s other input is a constant
slope ramp. The ramp is initiated by the Controller. As the ramp rises, the Counter counts the time-base reference
(2 MHz). When the ramp voltage equals the level of the reference input, the Comparator signals the Counter
to stop counting. The accumulated count is proportional to the dc voltage. Ground is measured before each
reading and subtracted from the DC Voltmeter measurement to eliminate the effect of offsets. The ramp begins
at approximately -6V, which permits measurement of negative voltages.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
General
Procedures for checking the measurement circuits of the instrument are given below. The blocks or points to
check are marked on the block diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside, for example (J3) .
The procedures assume that the source is working properly. A second audio source is needed only if distortion is
out of specification and it cannot be determined whether the instrument’s source or distortion measurement is
at fault. Before performing any check, perform all the checks on Service Sheet BD1.
Equipment
NOTE
This check does not test the Over-Voltage Protection. If the Over-Voltage
Protection is suspected to be faulo, see Service Sheet 1.
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Set IMPEDANCE to 600R. Key in AMPTD 3 V. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH INPUT
through a tee adapter.
2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to the tee at the HIGH INPUT. Use the oscilloscope’s
vertical gain controls to adjust the display amplitude for 5 divisions peak-to-peak deflection of the sinusoidal
signal. (The period of the signal should be 1 ms.)
3. Connect the oscilloscope to A2TP5 (SING END). Key in the Special knctions listed in Table 8B-4. For each
setting, increase the oscilloscope’s vertical gain by the amount indicated. The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed
on the oscilloscope, should be within the limits indicated. If faulty, see Service Sheet 1and check the High Input
Attenuator.
4. Set the INPUT switch to FLOAT. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the LOW INPUT. Short the HIGH INPUT
to ground.
5. Key in the Special Functions listed in Table 8B-5.For each setting, decrease the oscilloscope’s vertical gain
by the amount indicated. The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be within the limits
indicated. If faulty, see Service Sheet 1 and check the Low Input Attenuator.
6. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD .1 V. Readjust the oscilloscope’s vertical gain for a display of 5 divisions
peak-to-peak.
7. Reduce the oscilloscope’s gain by a factor of 10. Key in the Special h c t i o n s listed in Table 8B-6. The
peak-to-peak amplitude displayed on the oscilloscope should be within the limits indicated. If faulty, see Service
Sheet 1 and check the Differential-to-Single-EndedAmplifier.
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1.19 4.8 5.2
8. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 1.11 SPCL. On the oscilloscope, set the gain back to xl. (Check that the
waveform is still 5 divisions peak-to-peak.)
9. Connect the oscilloscope to A2TP4 (PGM AMP). On the Audio Analyzer, key in the Special Functions listed
in Table 8B-7. For each setting, decrease the oscilloscope’s gain by the amount indicated. The peak-to-peak
amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be within the limits indicated. If faulty, see Service Sheet 2 and
check the Programmable Gain Amplifier.
10. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 1.11 SPCL. On the oscilloscope, set the gain back to xl. (Check that the
waveform is still 5 divisions peak-to-peak.)
11. Connect the oscilloscope to A2TP3 (OUT). The oscilloscope display should be between 4.9 and 5.1 divisions
peak-to-peak. If faulty, see Service Sheet 2 and check the Weighting Bandpass and High-Pass Filters.
12. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 300 mV. Decrease the vertical gain of the oscilloscope for a display
of 5 divisions peak-to-peak.
13. On the Audio Analyzer, key in the frequencies and the weighting bandpass or high-pass filter indicated in
Table 8B-8 for the filters installed in the instrument. (If no filter options are installed, go on to the next step.)
For each setting, the peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be within the limits indicated.
If faulty, see Service Sheets 2, 2A, and 2B, and check the Weighting Bandpass and High-Pass Filters.
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14. On the Audio Analyzer, set the Weighting Bandpass or High-Pass Filter off if one is on. Key in FREQ 1 kHz
and AMPTD 1 V. Connect the oscilloscope to A2TP4 (PGM AMP). Adjust the oscilloscope’s vertical gain for
7.1 divisions peak-to-peak amplitude.
15. DC couple the oscilloscope and connect it to A2TP2 (RMS). The waveform should be a dc voltage between
2.4 and 2.6 divisions (with respect to ground). If faulty, see Service Sheet 2 and check the Input Range Detector.
16. If the Audio Analyzer has the CCIR Weighting, CCIR/ARM Weighting, or “A” Weighting Filter, key in the
filter. The dc voltage should be within the limits given in Table 8B-9. If faulty, see Service Sheet 2 and check the
Input Range Detector and the respective Weighting Bandpass Filter.
17. Set the oscilloscope for 2 V/division. On the Audio Analyzer, set the Weighting Bandpass or High-Pass Filter
off. Key in 1.12 SPCL. Key in AMPTD 5.1 V. The voltage, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be approximately
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8.1 Vdc. (Ignore the display.) If faulty, see Service Sheet 2 and check the Input Range Detector and Input Overload
Detector.
18. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 5.5 V. The voltage should drop to approximately 0 Vdc. The display
should show Error 30. If faulty, see Service Sheet 2 and check the Input Range Detector and Input Overload
Detector.
19. On the Audio Analyzer, press AUTOMATIC OPERATION. Press S (Shift) DC LEVEL. Key in 2.3 SPCL to
set the dc level range to 16V. Connect the oscilloscope to A2TP5 (SING END).
20. Connect A8TP16 (+5V) to the LOW INPUT. The oscilloscope should show a dc voltage approximately 1.25
Vdc. If faulty, see Service Sheet 1 and check the AC/DC Switch.
21. Press AC LEVEL. The oscilloscope should show a dc voltage of approximately 0 Vdc. If faulty, see Service
Sheet 1 and check the AC/DC Switch.
22. Remove the short from the HIGH INPUT. Remove the connection from the LOW INPUT and connect it to
the HIGH INPUT. Set the INPUT switch to ground. The oscilloscope should remain as in step 21. If faulty, see
Service Sheet 1 and check the AC/DC Switch.
23. Press S DC LEVEL. Key in 2.3 SPCL again. The oscilloscope should show a dc voltage approximately -1.25
Vdc. If faulty, see Service Sheet 1 and check the AC/DC Switch.
(J2) Notch Filter Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Set the 80 kHz LOW PASS filter off. Key in AMPTD 3 V and FREQ 98.7 Hz. Key in 1.11 SPCL to
set the input to 3V range. Key in 53.0 SPCL to set the Notch Filter to its lowest frequency range. Key in 54.115
SPCL to set the Notch Filter Coarse Tune near the middle of its range (approximately 98.7 Hz). Connect the
HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to A2TP3 (OUT). The waveform on the oscilloscope should
be a sine wave with a amplitude between 8 and 9 Vpp and a period of approximately 10 ms. If faulty, see
Input Amplifier Check.
3. Use the oscilloscope’s vertical gain controls t o adjust the display amplitude for 5 divisions peak-to-peak
deflection of the signal.
4. On the Audio Analyzer, connect A3TP3 (TUNE) and A3TP4 (BAL) to A3TP1 (GND) to defeat the fine tune
and balance control. Connect the oscilloscope to A3TP5 (BP OUT). The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on
the oscilloscope, should be between 4.7 and 5.3 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and check Sum Amplifiers
1 and 2 and Integrators 1 and 2.
5. Connect the oscilloscope to A3TP7 (OUT). The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should
be between 4.9 and 5.1 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and check the Sum and Output Amplifier.
6. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 44.3 SPCL to set the Notch Filter to the bandpass mode. The peak-to-peak
amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 4.7 and 5.3 divisions. The amplitude display on the
Audio Analyzer should read between 2.8 and 3.2V. If the oscilloscope waveform is faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and
check the Sum and Output Amplifier. If the amplitude display is faulty, see Output Amplifier Check and Voltmeter
Check.
7. On the Audio Analyzer, key in the Special hnctions listed in Table 8B-10. For each setting, key in the first
frequency, set RATIO off (if on), and, after settling, note the displayed amplitude. Then press RATIO to establish
a ratio reference. Key in the other two frequencies, and after settling, note the relative amplitude. The levels should
be within the limits indicated. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and check Sum Amplifiers 1 and 2 and Integrators 1
and 2.
8. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 53.2 SPCL. Key in the frequencies listed in Table 8B-11. For each setting, key
in the pair of Special Functions indicated. After keying in the first member of the pair of Special Functions, press
RATIO twice to establish a new ratio reference. After keying in the second Special Function, the amplitude read
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on the Audio Analyzer’s display should be within the limits shown. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and check Sum
Amplifiers 1 and 2 and Integrators 1 and 2.
9. On the Audio Analyzer, key in FREQ 1 kHz, 53.1 SPCL, and 54.147 SPCL. Connect the oscilloscope to A3TP2
(NOTCH AMP) and set it for absolute vertical calibration. The waveform should be a heavily clipped sine wave
with an amplitude between 20 and 25 Vpp. If faulty, see Service Sheet 4 and check the Notch Amplifier.
10. Press RATIO twice to establish a new ratio reference. Key in 44.1 SPCL to set the Notch Filter to the notch
mode. The amplitude display should be less than 25%. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and check the Sum and
Output Amplifier.
11. Remove the ground from A3TP3 and connect the oscilloscope (dc coupled) to it instead. On the Audio Analyzer,
key in FREQ 800 Hz.The waveform should be a dc voltage between 4.0 and 4.6 Vdc. If faulty, see Service Sheet
4 and check the tune control circuits.
12. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 1.2 kHz. The waveform should be between -4.6 and -4.0 Vdc. If faulty, see
Service Sheet 4 and check the tune control circuits.
13. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 1 kHz. The waveform should be between -1 and +1 Vdc. If faulty, see Service
Sheet 3 and check the Sum Amplifier 2 and Service Sheet 4 and check the Tune Multiplier.
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14. Remove the ground from A3TP4. The amplitude display should read 1%or less. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3
and check the Sum Amplifier and Service Sheet 4 and check the balance control circuits.
15. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL. Key in AMPTD 3 V. Press DISTN. The amplitude display should
read 0.01% or less. If the level is slightly out of limit, perform the Notch Filter Zbne and Balance Adjustment,
paragraph 5-12. Otherwise, the Notch Filter is functioning, but the automatic tuning sequence is faulty. See
Service Sheet BD4 and check the Counter.
(J3) Output Amplifier Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Set the 80 kHz LOW PASS filter off. Key in AMPTD 300 mV.Key in 1.11 SPCL to set the input to
the 3V range. Key in 3.1 SPCL to set the output to the least sensitive range. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to
the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to A3TP7 (OUT). The waveform on the oscilloscope should
be a sine wave with an amplitude between 800 and 900 mVpp and a period of approximately 1 ms. If faulty, see
@ Notch Filter Check.
3. Use the oscilloscope’s vertical gain controls to adjust the display amplitude for 5 divisions peak-to-peak
deflection.
4. Connect the oscilloscope to A4TP8 (AMP 1).The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should
be between 2.4 and 2.6 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 5 and check Attenuator 1 and Amplifier 1.
5. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 30 mV. Key in 3.3 SPCL. The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on
the oscilloscope, should be between 2.4 and 2.6 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 5 and check Attenuator 1.
6. Connect the oscilloscope to A4TP6 (AMP 2). The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should
be between 4.8 and 5.2 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 5 and check the Low-Pass Filters.
7. Connect the oscilloscope to A4TP5 (AMP 3). Decrease the vertical gain of the oscilloscope by a factor of 10.
The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed by the oscilloscope, should be between 4.8 and 5.2 divisions. If faulty, see
Service Sheet 5 and check Attenuator 2 and Amplifier 3.
8. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 300 mV. Key in 3.2 SPCL. Increase the vertical gain of the oscilloscope
by a factor of 10. The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 4.8 and 5.2
divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 5 and check Attenuator 2.
9. Connect the oscilloscope to A4TP4 (AMP 4). Decrease the vertical gain of the oscilloscope by a factor of 10.
The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 4.8 and 5.2 divisions. If faulty, see
Service Sheet 5 and check Attenuator 3, the Buffer, the High-Pass Filter, and Amplifier 4.
10. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 3.1 SPCL. Increase the vertical gain of the oscilloscope by a factor of 10.
The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 4.8 and 5.2 divisions. If faulty, see
Service Sheet 5 and check Attenuator 3.
11. On the Audio Analyzer, key in FREQ 80 kHz. Set the 80 kHz LOW PASS filter on. The peak-to-peak
amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 3 and 4 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 5 and
check the 80 kHz Low-Pass Filter.
12. On the Audio Analyzer, key in FREQ 30 kHz. Set the 30 kHz LOW PASS filter on. The peak-to-peak
amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 3 and 4 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 5 and
check the 30 kHz Low-Pass Filter.
13. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 55.0 SPCL, 56.15 SPCL, and 57.140 SPCL to set the internal source to 13 Hz.
The peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 4.6 and 5.4 divisions. If faulty, see
Service Sheet 5 and check the High-Pass Filter.
14. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 0.435 SPCL to insert the 13 Hz High-Pass Filter. (Ignore the displays.) The
peak-to-peak amplitude, displayed on the oscilloscope, should be between 3 and 4 divisions. If faulty, see Service
Sheet 5 and check the High-Pass Filter.
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Model 8903B Service
@ Voltmeter Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 300 mV. Key in 1.11 SPCL to set the input to the 3V range. Key in 3.2 SPCL to set
the output to the 20 dB range. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to A4TP4 (AMP 4). The waveform on the oscilloscope
should be a sine wave with an amplitude between 8 and 9 Vpp and a period of approximately 1 ms. If faulty, see
(J3) Output Amplifier Check.
3. DC couple the oscilloscope and connect it to A4TP1 (DC OUT). The waveform should be a dc voltage between
2.8 and 3.2 Vdc. If faulty, see Service Sheet 6 and check the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector.
4. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 400 mV. Key in 0.76 SPCL to enable readback of the Output Overload
Detector. The displays should read 0000 0000. If faulty, see Service Sheet 6 and check the Output Overload
Detector.
5. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 420 mV. Key in 0.76 SPCL. the displays should read 0001 0000. If
faulty, see Service Sheet 6 and check the Output Overload Detector.
Hint: Because of the hysteresis in the Output Overload Detector, it will be necessary to key in AMPTD 300 mV
first if it is desired to repeat steps 4 and 5.
6. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 300 mV. Connect the oscilloscope to A4TP9. The waveform should
be a pulse waveform switching between 0 Vdc and 2.9 to 3.1 Vdc. If faulty, see Service Sheet 7 and check the
Voltmeter Input Selector.
7. The right display should read between 0.29 and 0.31V. If faulty, see Service Sheet 7 and begin troubleshooting
with the Voltage-to-Time Converter.
Hint: If the other inputs to the Voltmeter Input Selector are suspected to be faulty, see Service Sheet 7 and check
the Voltmeter Input Selector.
8. On the Audio Analyzer, press SINAD. Key in AMPTD 3 V. Key in 3.0 SPCL. Key in 45.1 SPCL to enable the
SINAD meter. The amplitude display should read greater than 80 dB.The SINAD meter should read beyond full
scale. If the amplitude display is faulty, see @ Notch Filter Check. If the SINAD meter is faulty, see Service
Sheet 6 and check the SINAD meter circuits.
9. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 6.1 SPCL to hold the Notch Filter at its present setting. Key in FREQ 900 Hz.
The amplitude display should read between 15 and 20 dB,but more importantly, the SINAD meter should agree
with this reading to within 1 dB.If the SINAD meter is faulty, see Service Sheet 6 and check the SINAD meter
circuits.
10. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 0.524 SPCL. The SINAD meter should read beyond full scale. If faulty, see
Service Sheet 6 and check the Meter Peg/Off Switch.
11. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 0.528 SPCL. The SINAD meter should read between 0 and +0.5 dB.If faulty,
see Service Sheet 6 and check the Meter Peg/Off Switch.
@ Pre-Notch RMS/Average Detector Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 3 V. Key in 1.11SPCL to set the input to the 3V range. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT
to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to A2TP3 (OUT). The waveform on the oscilloscope should
be a sine wave with a amplitude between 8 and 9 Vpp and a period of approximately 1 ms. If faulty, see (J3)
Input Amplifier Check.
3. Use the oscilloscope’s vertical gain controls to adjust the display amplitude for 5 divisions peak-to-peak
deflection of the signal.
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4.DC couple the oscilloscope and connect it to A2TP15 (RMS2). The waveform should be a dc voltage between
1.7 and 1.8 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and check the RMS Detector.
5. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 5.2 SPCL to switch to the Average Detector. The waveform should be a dc
voltage between 1.7 and 1.8 divisions. If faulty, see Service Sheet 3 and check the Average Detector.
8B-14 rev.2OJUN87
Model 89038 Service
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION---SERVICE SHEET 1
This portion of the Input Amplifier Assembly (A2) contains the AC/DC Switch, Input Attenuator, Over-Voltage
Protection, and Differential-to-Single-Ended Amplifier. These and the other circuits on the Input Amplifier
Assembly condition the signal to be suitable to drive the Notch Filter and Output Amplifier.
Input Circuits and Input Attenuator
T h e signals at the HIGH and LOW INPUT connectors are filtered by RFI filters A13L2 and A13C16 and
A13L3 and A13C15. The INPUT connectors are both floating. The LOW INPUT can be shorted to ground by
chassis part S3. The inputs are ac coupled by C2 and C88 except in the dc level measurement mode where the
capacitors are effectively shorted by R2 and R104 which are switched in by K7.
The High and Low Input Attenuators are identical. Only the High Input Attenuator will be discussed. The
attenuator is a set of two divider legs with four outputs which are selected by relays K4, K5, and K6 and
FET 42. The two dividers present a combined input impedance of 100 kn. (R2 adds another 1 k!2 for dc
measurements.) R3 and R4 form a 12 dB divider. C3, C4, C6, C7, and R5 compensate stray capacitance for
flattest frequency response. R6, R7, and R8 form a 24 and 40 dB divider. The 24 dB tap is at the junction of R7
and R8. C9, C 10, C 1 I , C 12, and R9 frequency compensate the 24 dB divider. In addition, C8, C 109, and R96
are switched in by 4 3 to frequency compensate the 40 d B divider. For input levels below 3V, the attenuation
is set to 40 dB.
Over-Voltage Protection
The Over-Voltage Protection clips the input signal on either high or low path when the signal exceeds a
magnitude of 15V. The circuit for both paths is identical.
Using the high path as an example, the clipping diodes are CR9, CRIO. C R l l , and CR12. VR1 and VR2
reference the clipping diodes to +12 and - 12V. Follower amplifier U7 feeds the signal through C20 and C21 to
the clipping diodes to prevent ac modulation of the capacitance of the clipping diodes to eliminate distortion.
The signal from voltage divider R108 and R 112 is fed to the Input Overload Detector (see Service Sheet 2).
Differential-to-Single-EndedAmplifier
U6. U12. and U5 convert the differential signal from the High and Low Input Attenuators t o a single-ended
signal (that is, one that is referenced to ground). The differential gain of U6 and U12 is programed by K1 and
K2 as cataloged in Table 8B-12. In the dc level measurement mode, only 0 dB gain is used.
Closed
Closed Open
Closed Closed
U5 subtracts the output of U6 from U12. Its gain with respect to the output of U6 is -1; its gain with respect
to U12 is +1 if the divide-by-two voltage divider (R41, R42, and R43) is taken into account. R43 is adjusted to
equalize the two gains and thus reject the common-mode signal. C25, C26, C27, and C32 flatten the frequency
response of the two amplifiers. Dual FETs 4 7 and Q9 provide a high input impedance. Dual FETs Q8 and
Q 10 minimize high-frequency distortion generated by ac modulation of the drain-to-gate capacitance of 4 7
and Q9.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION---SERVICE SHEET 1
Relay Drivers
U15 is a TTL octal peripheral driver capable driving the relays. The relays energize when the relay-driver
outputs go low. The diodes across the relay coils suppress the inductive transient generated by the coil when
the current is interrupted. U14 decodes the attenuation control lines for the 40 dB attenuator.
Humidity Sealing
The area surrounding the relays of this assembly have been coated with a humidity seal. The area is marked
on the circuit board. If components in the sealed area are replaced, it is recommended that solder flux no/ be
removed and that a humidity sealant (such as HP 8500-3266) be applied with a cotton swab over the affected
area.
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TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 1
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
a.
Procedures for checking the Input Amplifier Assembly are given below. T h e circuits o r points to check are
marked o n the schematic diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside, for example, In
addition, any points outside the labeled circuit area that must be checked are also identified. Fixed signals are
<
shown o n the schematic also inside a hexagon, for example, +1.9 TO +2.1 VDC >. Extend t h e board assembly
where necessary t o make measurements. These procedures assume that t h e source is working properly.
Equipment
I Check I Special
Function
1 Oscilloscope
Display
(mVPP)
Level (TTL) at U15 Pins
4, 16
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0 dB 1.11 8100 to 8900 L H H
12 dB 1.8 2000 to 2200 H L H
24 dB 1.5 500 to 560 H H L
Hint: Pin 1 of U I6A should be between +10 a n d + I 2 Vdc. Pin 8 o f U14C should be a TTL high. 4 2 and Q5
should be off.
3. Key in 1.1 SPCL t o set the input attenuation t o 40 dB. T h e waveform shoiild have an amplitude between 81
a n d 89 mVpp.
Hint: Pin I o f U l 6 A should be between -15 a n d - 14 Vdc. Pins 16. 14, and 3 o f U15 should be T T L high. Pin
8 o f U14C should be a T T L low. Q 2 and Q5 should be on.
4. Connect the oscilloscope to the gate of Q9A. Connect the HIGH O U T P U T t o the LOW I N P U T . Repeat
steps 2 and 3. T h e results shoiild be t h e same.
5. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 1.11 SPCL. C o n n e c t A 8 T P l 6 (+5V) t o the LOW INPUT. T h e oscilloscope,
dc coupled, should read 0 Vdc.
Hint: Pins 8 and 12 of U15A should be a T T L high. K7 should be open.
6. On the Audio Analyzer, press S (Shift) DC LEVEL. Key in 2.4 SPCL t o set the inpiit attenuation t o 0 d B (in
the d c mode). T h e oscilloscope should read approximately +5 Vdc.
Hint: Pins 8 and 12 o f U15A should be a T T L low. K7 should be closed.
7. Connect the oscilloscope t o the gate o f Q7A. C o n n e c t the H l G H O U T P U T t o the H l G H I N P U T . Press A C
LEVEL. Repeat steps 5 and 6. T h e results should be the same.
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6. Connect the oscilloscope to the gate of Q9A. Connect the test oscillator to the LOW INPUT. The waveform
should appear as shown in Figure 8B-3.
aDifferential-to-Single-Ended Amplifier
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT switch to FLOAT and
the OUTPUT switch to ground. Key in AMPTD 80 mV. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HlGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to the gate of Q7A. The waveform on the oscilloscope
should be between 216 and 236 mVpp. (The period of the signal should be 1 ms.)
3. Use the oscilloscope’s vertical gain controls to adjust the waveform amplitude for 2 divisions peak-to-peak.
4. Connect the oscilloscope to A2TP5 (SING END). Key in the Special Functions listed in Table 8B-14. For
each setting, increase the oscilloscope’s vertical gain by the amount indicated. The peak-to-peak amplitude,
displayed on the oscilloscope, shoiild be within the limits indicated. If the signal level is incorrect, also check
the control signals indicated.
5. Disconnect the HIGH INPUT. Set the oscilloscope to measure dc voltage. The voltage should be between
-0.1 and +0.1 Vdc.
Hint: If the d c voltage is only slightly out of limits, perform the Inpi,( DC O/fier Adjirsfrncnl, paragraph 5-10.
6. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the LOW INPUT. Set the oscilloscope back to the x 1 gain that begins step
4. Repeat step 4.The results should be the same.
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TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 1
7. Using a tee adapter, connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH and LOW INPUTS in parallel. Key in
AMPTD 1 V. The waveform on the oscilloscope should have an amplitude less than 50 mVpp. (The waveform
may be non-sinusoidal.)
Hint: If the signal is only sIightIy out of limits, perform the Common-Mu& RLjt'c./ionA djirJtmenf, paragraph 5-9.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION---SERVICE SHEET 2
T h e input of the Programmable Gain Amplifier is ac coupled by C37 and C38. The amplifier itself is non-
inverting and has a gain as cataloged in Table 8B-15. (Only one switch is closed at a time.)
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TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 2
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
a.
Procedures for checking the Input Amplifier Assembly are given below. The circuits or points to check are
marked o n the schematic diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside, for example, In
addition, any points outside the labeled circuit area that must be checked are also identified. Fixed signals are
shown on the schematic also inside a hexagon, for example, <+1.9 TO +2.1 VDC >. Extend the board assembly
where necessary to make measurements. These procediires assume that the soiirce is working properly.
Equipment
Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H P 1740A
aProgrammable Gain Amplifier Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer. k e y in 41.0 SPCL t o initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 1 V. Key i n 1.11 SPCL to set the input gain t o 0 dB. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT
to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance. ac coupled oscilloscope to A2TP5 (SING END). The waveform should be 2.7
to 2.9 Vpp. (The period of the signal shoiild be approximately 1 nis.)
Hint: If the signal is faulty, see Service Sheet I and check the Differential-to-Single-EndedAmplifier.
3. Use the oscilloscope’s vertical gain controls to adjust the waveform amplitude for 2 divisions peak-to-peak.
4. Connect the oscilloscope t o A2TP4 (PGM AMP). On the Audio Analyzer, key in the Special Functions listed
in Table 8B-16. For each setting the peak-to-peak amplitude should be within the limits indicated. If the signal
level is incorrect, also check the control signals indicated. (Checking U I 1 will require unplugging the leftmost
plug-on filter A2AI or probing from the circuit side of A2.)
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TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 2
Hint: If the signal level is incorrect, check the control signals indicated in Table 8B-18. (Checking U10 will
require probing from the circuit side of A2.)
Hint: If the signal is only slightly out of limits, perform the 400 Hz High-Pass and Weighting Bandpa.r.r Filtcv-s
A djiis/rnen/, paragraph 5- 1 1.
Hint: See Service Sheet 2A or 2B for hints in checking the individual filters.
Teul. paragraph 4-1 1 or the filter check portion of the simpler Rasic.
6. Perform the A iidio Fi1tcr.s Pt~rJiwrnanct~
Firnctional Chccks, paragraph 3-10.
Hint: If the passband gain is correct but the frequency response is out of limits, check the frequency-response-
determining resistors and capacitors of the respective filter. See Service Sheet 2A or 2B.
aInput Range Detector Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instriiment. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
t o ground. Key in AMPTD 1 V. Key in 1.1 1 SPCL to set the input gain to 0 dB. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT
to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to A2TP5 (SING END). The waveform should be 2.7
to 2.9 Vpp. (The period of the signal should be approximately 1 ms.)
Hint: If the signal is faulty. see Service Sheet 1 and check the Differential-to-Single-Ended Amplifier.
3. Use the oscilloscope's vertical gain controls to adjust the waveform amplitude for 7.1 divisions peak-to-peak.
4. Connect the oscilloscope, dc coupled, to A2TP2 (RMS). Press the appropriate filter key indicated in Table
8B-19. For each setting, the dc level (with respect to ground) should be within the limits indicated.
Hint: The sensitivity of the rms converter (UI) is 1 Vdc/Vrms. The gain of U17 is determined by R115 and the
Gain 1 or Gain 2 resistor of A2A1 or A2A2 respectively. FET 44 is on when filter A2A1 is selected, (Pin 8 of
U10 is a TTL low.) Switch 4 of U10 is on when filter A2A2 is selected. (Pin 16 of U10 is a TTL low.)
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION---SERVICE SHEETS 2A AND 2 6
SERVICE SHEETS 2A AND 2B---A2A1 and A2A2 Weighting Bandpass and High-Pass Filter
Assemblies
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The Weighting Bandpass and High-Pass Filter Assemblies (A2A I o r A2A2) are optional audio filters which plug
onto the A2 Inpiit Amplifier Assembly to filter the signal before being measured by the Pre-Notch RMS/Average
o r Outpiit RMS/Average Detector. In general the filters are quite similar. The filters are active types composed
of miiltiple high-pass, low-pass, and bandpass sections. The CCITT Weighting Filter will serve as a n example.
The CCITT Weighting Filter (sometimes referred to as a psophometric filter) is a complex collection of poles
and zeros which produces a bandpass response. U 1 A, U 1B, U ID, and their associated resistors and capacitors
have low-pass responses. UIC and its associated resistors and capacitors have a bandpass response. U9 on the
A2 Input Amplifier Assembly (see Service Sheet 2) and its associated resistors and capacitors have a high-pass
response. R 8 and C5 is a single-pole, passive low-pass filter. C10 and R14 is a single-pole, passive high-pass
filter. R4 adjusts the overall filter gain.
Some filters, siich as the “A” Weighting Filter, have a resistor (R15) which increases the sensitivity of the Input
Range Detector. (See Service Sheet 2.)
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TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEETS 2A AND 2B
Begin troubleshooting the Weighting Bandpass and High-Pass Filter Assemblies by performing the Weighling
Hnnclparr ond High-forr /.'il(crc Chwk on Service Sheet 2. If the passband gain is faulty. check the input offset
on the individual ICs on the filter assembly using the following guidelines. (Note that A2U9 is part of a filter
stage. It lies behind A2A1 but can be probed from the circuit side or. if desired, A2AI can be move to the
position of A2A2 while A2U9 is cheched. See Service Sheet 2.)
a. Where bias voltages are shown on the schematic diagram, the dc voltage should be within the limits
shown.
b. Where bias voltages are not shown on the schematic diagram, the differential offset voltage at between
the input pins should be within &I5 mVdc.
c. If the offset exceeds these limits. check the polarity of the output of the IC. If the polarity corresponds
with the polarity of the input offset, the IC is probably good.
If the filters appear to work properly except that the frequency response is out of limits, check the frequency
response of the individual filter stages against the following plots. An easy way to d o this is as follows.
a. Set the source t o the desired frequency at 1V.
b. Set the LOW INPUT and O U T P U T switches to ground. Set IMPEDANCE to 50R. Connect the
HIGH O U T P U T t o the HIGH INPUT.
c. Connect an ac voltmeter to A2TP4 (PGM AMP). The voltmeter reading is a reference.
d. Connect the voltmeter to the output of the filter stage to be checked. The voltmeter reading relative
t o the reading i n step c should agree with the plots in Figures 8B-4 to 8B-31 for the particular frequency
and filter stage. (Note that the plots use a logarithmic magnitude scale. The dB reading is 20 log (reading
of step d + reading of step c).)
Filter Board Removal
To remove a filter board assembly, turn the screw in each of the four plastic standoffs one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise, then worh the board off the standoffs and interconnect plug. To install a board assembly, align the
board with the standoffs and the interconnect plug, then press the board into place. If the board hangs up on
a standoff, squeeze the top of the standoff with needle-nose pliers while pressing on the board. (The standoff
has memory and remains slightly spread apart.) Relock the standoffs by turning the plastic screws one-quarter
turn clockwise.
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TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEETS 2 A AND 2 8
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Sum Amplifiers
Sum Amplifiers 1 and 2 and the Sum and Output Amplifier sum various signals in the proportion and phase
relationship required by the state-variable design. (See the discussion of the Notch Filter on Service Sheet BD2.)
The Sum and Output Amplifier has inputs which are switched by FETs Q11 and 412 to control the type o f
filter response, namely, notch, bandpass, or flat. 413 is a resistive match for the resistance of Q11 or 412. Sum
Amplifier 2 injects the error signal from the notch Balance and Tune Multipliers to automatically fine balance
and tune the Notch Filter (see Service Sheet 4).The FETs are driven by the Notch Control Drivers.
Pre-Notch RMS and Average Detectors
The Pre-Notch RMS and Average Detectors convert the ac signal at the input to the Notch Filter, but following
the Weighting Bandpass and High-Pass Filters (see Service Sheet 2), to an equivalent dc voltage measured by
the Voltmeter. The conversion can be either rms responding or average responding as selected by U19.U17 is
the true rms converter. The Pre-Notch Average Detector is calibrated to output a dc voltage corresponding to
the rms value of a sine-wave input.
The average-responding converter consists of U 18A and associated components, which function as a full-wave
rectifier, and U 18B and associated components, which function as a low-pass filter. Full-wave rectification
is produced by summing the half-wave-rectified current flowing through RlOO with the un-rectified current
flowing through R98. The rectified current is weighted twice as heavily as the un-rectified current since RlOO
is half the value of R98. Since U18A inverts as well as rectifies, the summing of currents is equivalent to a
subtraction.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
General
a.
Procediires for checking the Notch Filter Assembly are given below. The circuits o r points to check are marked
on the schematic diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside for example, In addition,
any points outside the labeled circuit area that must be checked are also identified. Fixed signals are shown
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on the schematic also inside a hexagon, for example, (t-1.9 TO +2.1 VDC Extend the board assembly where
necessary to make measurements. These procedures assume that the source is working properly,
Equipment
Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP 1740A
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50 Q18, Q26 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 0 -1 5 -1 5
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54.32 200 (216, Q24 -1 5 -1 5 0 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5
54.64 500 Q15, Q23 -1 5 0 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5
54.128 1000 Q14, Q22 0 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5 -1 5
54.255 2000 All 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9. On the Audio Analyzer, key in the Special Functions listed in Table 8B-23. For each setting. the peak-to-peak
amplitude, observed on the oscilloscope, should be within the limits indicated. If the signal is faulty, also check
the control signals indicated.
10. See Service Sheet 4 and check the Notch Filter tune and balance.
aPre-Notch RMS and Average Detectors Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key i n 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 1 V. Key in 1.1 1 SPCL to set the input gain to 0 dB. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT
to the HIGH INPUT.
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2. Connect a high-impedance, ac coupled oscilloscope to A2TP3 (OUT). The waveform should be 2.7 to 2.9
Vpp. (The period of the signal shoiild be approximately 1 ms.)
Hint: If the signal is faulty. see Service Sheet 2 and check the Programmable Gain Amplifier.
3. Use the oscilloscope’s vertical gain controls to adjust the waveform amplitude for 7.1 divisions peak-to-peak.
4. Connect the oscilloscope, d c coupled, to A3TP15 (RMS2). The dc level observed on the oscilloscope should
be between 2.4 and 2.6 Vdc. Grounding pin 6 of U18B should have no effect.
Hint: Pin 15 of U19 should be a TTL low.
5. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 5.2 SPCL. The dc level observed on the oscilloscope should be between 2.4
and 2.6 Vdc. Grounding pin 6 of U18B should cause the voltage to be about - 15 Vdc.
Hint: Pin 15 of U19 should be a TTL high.
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SERVICE SHEET 4---A3 Notch Filter Assembly (Tune and Balance Circuits)
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
General
This portion of the Notch Filter Assembly (A3) contains the notch balance and tune circuitry that improves
the depth and tuning accuracy of the notch.
Chopper Circuits
The Tune Comparator and Chopper are driven by the signal from Integrator 2 (see Service Sheet 3). This signal
is in quadrature with the fhdamental of the input to the Notch Filter. The Balance Comparator and Chopper
are driven by the signal from Integrator 1. This signal is in phase with the fundamental of the input to the
Notch Filter. The Tune and Balance Comparators drive the chopper FETs ( 4 4 and Q5) so that they switch
at the zero crossings of the comparator inputs. When the outputs of the comparators go high (for example,
when their open-collector outputs shut off),the FETs switch on (short circuit) because the gates are grounded
through R46 or R48. When the comparators go low, putting a large negative voltage at the FET gates, the FETs
switch off.
The current from the Tune (or Balance) Chopper and the Inverting Amplifier are summed together at the
inverting (-) input of the Tune (or Balance) Integrator. The chopper current is weighted by a factor of two
because the path resistance from the chopper is about half of the path resistance from the Inverting Amplifier.
When Gain Switch 4 2 is ofT, the Tune Chopper’s path resistance is R49 in series with R54; the Inverting
Amplifier’s path resistance is R6O. When 4 2 is switched on, the current in both paths increases by about a
factor of ten. R55 is now in parallel with R54, and R58 with R60. This increases the Tune Integrator gain by
a factor of ten and compensates for a 20 dB reduction in attenuation when Attenuator 1 is switched out (see
Service Sheet 5). The action of the Balance Chopper is similar to the Tune Chopper.
Integrators and Multipliers
The sum current from the Tune Chopper and Inverting Amplifier is integrated by the Tune Integrator. T h e dc
value of the sum current represents the tuning error of the Notch Filter. The integrator amplifies and filters the
error current and drives the Tune Multiplier. The integration capacitors are switched for different frequency
ranges to compensate for the resultant gain change with frequency. When the Notch Filter range is changed,
FET Q1 is momentarily switched on to discharge the integration capacitor and speed up the tuning correction.
Operation of the Balance Integrator is similar to the Tune Integrator. The tune and balance offset adjustments
(R62 and R63) compensate for dc offsets in the filter to maximize the depth of the notch.
T h e Tune Multiplier receives a d c control input (the Y input) from the Tune Integrator and an a c input (the X
input) from Integrator 1 (see Service Sheet 3). The sensitivity of the X input is set by R77. the Y input by R81,
and the overall multiplier by R75 and R79. The output of the Tune Multiplier is a current which is summed
directly with the current from the Balance Multiplier and applied to Sum Amplifier 2 (see Service Sheet 3). The
d c level into the Tune Multiplier is also measured by the DC Voltmeter to give the Controller an indication of
whether or not the Notch Filter is properly tuned.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
General
a.
Procedures for checking the Notch Filter Assembly are given below. The circuits or points to check are marked
on the schematic diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside, for example, In
addition, any points outside the labeled circuit area that must be checked are also identified. Fixed signals are
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shown on the schematic also inside a hexagon, for example, +1.9 TO +2.1 VDC >. Extend the board assembly
where necessary to mahe measurements. These procedures assume that the soiirce is working properly.
Equipment
Oscilloscope , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP 1740A
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NOTE
18. On the Audio Analyzer, press DISTN. Key in AMPTD 2.5 V. Key in 44.1 SPCL to set the Notch Filter to
the notch mode. Key in 3.0 SPCL to set the output amplifier gain to automatic. The amplitude display should
read 0.01% or less.
Hint: The gates of 47 and Q9 should be OV and the FETs should be on. The gates of Q6 and QlO should be
- 15V and the FETs should be off. The signal at A3TP7 (OUT) should be less than 100 mVpp.
19. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 54.139 SPCL. Note the amplitude display. Key in 54.155 SPCL. Note the
amplitude display. In both cases the display should be O.OIo/o or less.
20. On the Audio Analyzer, key in FREQ 20 Hz. Key in 53.0 SPCL and 54.23 SPCL to tune the Notch Filter
to 20 Hz. The amplitude display should be 0.01Yo or less.
Hint: The gates of Q6 and QlO should be OV and the FETs should be on. The gates of 4 7 and Q9 should be
- 15V and the FETs should be off. The signal at A3TP7 should be less than 100 mVpp.
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21. On the Audio Analyzer. key in FREQ 10 kHz. Key in 53.2 SPCL and 54.184 SPCL to tune the Notch Filter
to 10 kHz. The amplitude display should be 0.01% or less.
Hint: The gates of 46, 4 7 , Q9, and QlO should be - 15V and the FETs should be off. The signal at A3TP7
should be less than 100 mVpp.
22. On the Audio Analyzer, key in FREQ 20 kHz. Key in 53.3 SPCL and 54.46 SPCL to tune the Notch Filter
to 20 kHz. The amplitude display should be 0.01Yu or less.
Hint: See the hint for step 21.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
General
Procedures for checking the Output Amplifier/Voltnieter Assembly are given below. The circuits or points t o
m.
check are marked on the schematic diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside, for example,
In addition, any points outside the labeled circuit area that must be checked are also identified. Fixed
signals are shown on the schematic also inside a hexagon, for example, +1.9 TO +2.1 VDC ). Extend the <
board assembly where necessary to make measurements. These procedures assume that the source in working
properly.
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setting, the waveform should be within the limits indicated in Table 8B-26.
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30 kHz 1.7 to 2.6
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SERVICE SHEET 6-A4 Output Amplifier/Voltmeter Assembly (Detector and Meter Cir-
cuits)
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
General
This portion of the Output Amplifier/Voltmeter (A4) contains the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector,
Output Overload Detector, and SINAD meter circuitry.
Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector
The circuits on the upper half of the schematic diagram form the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector
referred to in the block diagrams. When used as a true rms converter, the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak
Detector converts the ac input signal into a dc voltage equal to the root mean square (rms) of the input level. The
circuits form an analog computer which converts the ac signal to its dc r m s equivalent by a method called implicit
conversion. The analog computer performs logging, antilogging, squaring, averaging, and dividing mathematical
functions. When used as an average-respondingconverter, the Output RMS/Average/Quasi-peak Detector converts
the ac input signal into a dc voltage equal to the absolute average (that is, full-wave rectified and filtered) of the
input level but calibrated to the r m s value of a sine wave. When used as a quasi-peak converter, the Output
detector converts the ac signal to its dc quasi-peak equivalent. This type of detector has a fast rise time coupled
with a slow decay time constant which ncapturesnimpulses or other signals with a high crest factor (noise or
repetitive signal bursts).
Refer to Figure 8B-33, which is a simplified diagram of the circuit showing only the components which produce
the r m s conversion. Since the log-antilog circuit cannot operate on a bi-directional signal, the input is full-wave
rectified. Full-wave rectification is accomplished by half-wave rectifying (and inverting) the input, then summing
the rectified current with a current proportional to the input voltage but weighted by one half. U5, R55, R62, and
C R l l perform the half-wave rectification. The rectified signal produces a current (I1) in R71 which is summed
with the current (I2) in R70 at the inverting (-) input to U4. R70 is twice the resistance of R71.
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U4, Q2A, and Q1A form the Log Amplifier. The full-wave-rectifiedcurrent (I3 = I, I, ) flows through transistors
Q2A and Q1A and into the output of U4. (Q2A is a common-base stage; Q1A is configured as a diode.) The
current (I3) through Q2A and Q1A produces a voltage across each base-emitter junction proportional to the log
of the current. The sum of the two base-emitter voltages (V, ) is the sum of two nearly identical logarithms and is
proportional to the log of the square of the current (log I, ) and hence the log of the square of the input voltage
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(log VI, ). (The identity used here is: log I log I = log (I x I) = log I2 .)
Now consider the operation of the Filter Amplifier, which also functions as an antilog circuit. The collector current
(I,) of Q1B is filtered by U3 and the associated resistors and capacitors (R90, R91, R92, R94, C53, and C56).
The dc component of this current flows through R90, R91, and R92 and produces a voltage which, when buffered
by U2, is the output (VOUT) of the circuit. (The effects of R93 and R95 in the schematic are being momentarily
ignored.) U3 also holds the collector of Q1B at ground potential to establish the offset of the output at OV. The
collector current (I, ) of Q2B is generated by the output voltage (V0UT ), which appears across R98. U12 holds
the collector of Q2B and one end of R98 at ground potential.
The voltage across the base-emitter junctions of Q1B and Q2B is proportional to the log of their respective
collector currents. The sum of the two base-emitter voltages (V, ) is proportional to the log of the product of the
two collector currents (I, x I,). Since the sum of the base-emitter voltages of Q1B and Q2B equals the sum of
Q1A and Q2A, the products of the respective collector currents are equal (I, = I, x I, ). Recalling that the dc
component of I, produced the output voltage (VOUT)and that the output voltage produced I,, it is evident that
the output voltage is proportional to the square root of the product of I, and I, and thus is proportional to the
input voltage (VI,), which has been squared, filtered (to obtain the mean level), and the square root obtained.
Refer now to the schematic diagram, Figure 8B-117 (SS6). The switches of U23 and U25 control whether the
detector functions as a true rms, average or quasi-peak responding converter. The switch modes are cataloged in
Table 8B-27.
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Average Closed Open Open Closed
Quasi-peak Closed Open Closed Open
In the average-responding converter mode, full-wave rectification of the input signal is performed by U5 as with
the true rms converter. But current summing is via R158, R157, and U22. Filtering is done via the Filter Amplifier
but bypassing the antilogging function.
R143 and R144 are installed whenever the offset adjustment R85 has insufficient range. CR13 and CR16 protect
the log and antilog transistors should offset voltages of opposite polarity be applied to them. CR14 provides an
offset voltage in the collector of Q1B that matches the offset created by the base-emitter junction of Q2A in the
collector of Q1A. R93 and R95 improve the response characteristics of the circuit to low frequency inputs while
at the same time allow the circuit to respond rapidly to changes in input level. R91 permits fine adjustment of
the gain of the circuit. R94 and C56 also form the first real pole in the Ripple Filter (see Service Sheet 7).
In the quasi-peak converter mode, full-wave rectification of the input signal is performed by U5 with current
summing via R202 and R203. The quasi-peak converter consists of two peak detector stages in series. Stage 1,
which consists of U26, U27A (Buffer) and associated components is an inverting, positive peak detector which
has a charge rate of 5 2 ms (determined by R202 and Cl) and a discharge rate of approximately 400 ms (R205,
Cl). Stage 2, which consists of U28, U27B (Buffer) and associated components is an inverting, negative peak
detector which has a charge rate of approximately 200 ms (determined by R208 and C2), and a discharge rate of
approximately 600 ms (R210, C2).
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are marked on the schematic diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside, for example, a.
Procedures for checking the Output Amplifier/Voltmeter Assembly are given below. The circuits or points to check
In addition, any points outside the labeled circuit area that must be checked are also identified. Fixed signals are
shown on the schematic also inside a hexagon, for example, 0 Extend the board assembly where necessary to
make measurements. These procedures assume that the source is working properly.
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Hint: If the signal amplitude is only slightly out of limits, perform the Voltmeter Adjustment, paragraph 5-13; if
greatly out of limits, perform the @ f i l l - Waue Rectfier Check and the @) Log Amplifier and Filter Amplifier
Check.
4. Key in 5.2 SPCL to switch the detector to average. The level on the voltmeter should be between +2.94 and
+3.06 Vdc. Grounding pin 2 of U22 should cause the level to go to approximately -15 Vdc.
Hint: Pin 10 of U23 should be a T T L high. U23B, U23D, U24B, and U24D should be off. U23A, U23C, U24A,
and U24C should be on.
5. Reconnect the voltmeter to A4TP4. Set the voltmeter to measure ac. On the Audio Analyzer, reduce the
SOURCE amplitude for a reading between 299 and 301 mVrms on the voltmeter.
6. Reconnect the voltmeter to A4TP1. Set the voltmeter to measure dc. The level on the voltmeter should be
between 3-294 and +306 mVdc.
Hint: If the signal is only slightly out of limits, perform the Voltmeter Adjustment, paragraph 5-13; if within
limits, the detector is functioning properly under the current test conditions.
7. Key in 5.0 SPCL to switch the detector to rms. The level on the voltmeter should be between +294 and +306
mVdc.
8. Reconnect the voltmeter to A4TP4. Set the voltmeter to measure ac. On the Audio Analyzer, increase the
SOURCE amplitude for a reading between 2.99 and 3.01 Vrms on the voltmeter.
9. Key in 5.7 SPCL to switch the detector to quasi-peak. Hint: Pin 3 of U29 should be a T T L low. U25A, U25B
and U25C should be on, U25D should be off and U23 and U24 should be in the same state as for the average
detector. See hint for step 4.
10. Reconnect the voltmeter to A4TP1. Set the voltmeter to measure dc. The level on the voltmeter should be
between 2.94 and 3.06 Vdc. Hint: See the hint for step 6.
11. Disconnect the voltmeter. Connect a high-impedance, dc-coupled oscilloscope to A4TP1. Use the oscilloscope’s
vertical gain controls to adjust the diplay amplitude for 4 division peak deflections of the dc signal. Hint: Set the
ground to the center of the display. Set sweep time to 1 sec/div. Hint: See the hint for step 6.
12. On the Audio Analyzer, press S (Shift) SIG/NOISE. The waveform should be as shown in Figure 8B-33.1.
Note rise and fall times.
(J2) Full-Wave Rectifier Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 3 V. Key in 1.11 SPCL to set the input gain to 0 dB. Key in 3.1 SPCL to set the
output gain to 0 dB.Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, dc coupled oscilloscope to A4TP4 (AMP 4). On the Audio Analyzer, fine adjust the
SOURCE amplitude for 8.5 Vpp on the oscilloscope.
Hint: The amplitude at A4TP4 before adjustment should be approximately 8.5 Vpp. If the signal is faulty, see
Service Sheet 5 and check the Output Amplifier circuitry.
3. Connect the oscilloscope to pin 6 of U5. The waveform should be as shown in Figure 8B-34. (Note: Excessive
input capacitance of the oscilloscope may cause oscillation. Use a divide-by-ten probe.)
4. Connect the oscilloscope to A4TP11 (RECT). The waveform should be a negative full-wave-rectified sine wave
with a peak amplitude between -4.5 and -4.OV.
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7. Connect the voltmeter to pin 6 of U12. The voltmeter should read between -2.5 to -2.0 Vdc.
Hint: The emitter of Q2B should be approximately -640 mVdc.
Hint: At this point, operation of the Filter Amplifier has been verified except for QlB, CR14, U23, U24, and the
filtering capability of the circuit. Check U23 and U24 by performing the Output RMSIAveragelQuasi-peak
Detector General Check.
@ SINAD Meter Circuits Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 1 V. Key in 1.11 SPCL to set the input gain to 0 dB. Key in 3.1 SPCL to set the
output gain to 0 dB.Key in 45.1 SPCL to enable the SINAD meter. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH
INPUT.
2. Connect a dc voltmeter to A3TP15 (RMSB). On the Audio Analyzer, fine adjust the SOURCE amplitude for a
reading of +1.00 Vdc on the voltmeter.
Hint: The voltage a t A3TP15 should read approximately 1Vdc before adjustment. If it does not, see Service Sheet
3 and check the Pre-Notch RMS Detector.
3. Connect the voltmeter to A4TP1 (DC OUT). The voltage should read between +0.99 and +1.01 Vdc.
Hint: If the voltage is out of limits, perform the Output RMSIAveragelQuasi-peak Detector General Check.
4. Insert a 31.6 kR resistor in parallel with R56. This simulates a 6 dB SINAD.
5. Connect the voltmeter to pin 14 of U17C. The voltage should be between +320 and +360 mVdc.
Hint: The voltage at pins 3 and 5 of Q4 should be between -500 and -480 mVdc.
6. Connect the voltmeter to pin 5 of U17B. The voltage should be the same as in step 5 except that the loading
of a 10 MR voltmeter input will cause the signal level to be 0.3% low. The SINAD meter should read between 5.5
and 6.5 dB.
Hint: The drains of Q5 and Q6 should read the same as pin 5 of U17B. Q5 and Q6 should be OB.Pins 4 and 6 of
U19 should be a TTL high.
Hint: If the meter reads only slightly out of limits, perform the SINAD Meter Adjustment, paragraph 5-14.
7. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 0.528 SPCL to switch the SINAD meter off. The voltage at pin 5 of U17B
should read 0 to +10 mVdc. The SINAD meter should read 0.
Hint: Q6 should be on. Pin 4 of U19A should be a TTL low. Pin 6 of U19B should be a TTL high.
8. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 0.524 SPCL to peg the meter. The voltage at pin 5 of U17B should read between
+1.5 and $2.5 Vdc. The SINAD meter should read slightly above full scale.
Hink Q5 should be on. Pin 6 of U19B should be a TTL low. Pin 4 of U19A should be a TTL high.
(J5) Overload Detector Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 4 V. Key in 1.11 SPCL to set the input gain to 0 dB.Key in 3.1 SPCL to set the
output gain to 0 dB.Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a high-impedance, dc coupled oscilloscope to the drain of Q7. The level should be a T T L high.
Hint: Pin 13 of U19D should be between -15.2 and -14.7 Vdc.
3. On the Audio Analyzer, key in AMPTD 4.2 V. The level should be a TTL low.
Hint: Pin 13 of U19D should be between 0 and +ZOO mVdc.
8B-48 rev.20JUN87
Model 8903B Service
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION---SERVICE SHEET 7
This portion of the Output Amplifier/Voltmeter (A4) contains the Voltmeter Input Selector, the Voltage-to-
Time Converter, and several input ripple filters.
Ripple Filters
Several of the d c inputs to the Voltage-to-Time Converter are filtered to remove ripple and noise. This gives a
smoother-reading display. The line from the Differential-to-Single-Ended Amplifier (see Service Sheet l), from
which dc level is read in the dc level measurement mode, is filtered by the passive filter consisting of R118, C65,
and C66. CR23 and CR24 are needed to prevent reverse voltages from damaging the electrolytic capacitors,
C65 and C66, since the input voltage can be of either polarity. Passive filter R116 and C67 heavily filters the
line from the Output RMS/Average Detector in the SINAD measurement.
The Ripple Filter, consisting of UlOC and associated components, provides a complex impedance across the
line from the Output RMS/Average Detector and gives two poles of high-frequency rolloff. The output is
buffered by U 1. A similar Ripple Filter (U 10D and associated components) filters the line from the Input RMS
or Average Detector. It is a more complex filter, having an extra real pole. The output is buffered by UIOA.
Diodes CR17 through CR22 protect the inputs to the Voltmeter Input Selector against high or reverse voltages.
Voltmeter Input Selector
Multiplexer U18 forms an eight-pole, single-throw switch. The multiplexer is always enabled by the high on the
EN input. The Detector Select Switches (U9B and U21C) selects between the Input Range Detector and the
Input RMS/Average Detector. To change a switch setting, the Controller issues the appropriate code to the
Instrument BUS.The code is decoded and latched on the Latch Assembly (see Service Sheet 12) which puts the
appropriate logic level on lines VO SEL 0, 1, and 2. For a discussion of Instrument BUScontrol, see Service
Sheet BD4.
Voltage-to-Time Converter
The dc voltage at the DC Voltmeter input is converted to a pulse, with a duration linearly related to the
magnitude of the voltage, by the Voltage-to-Time Converter. The pulse length is then measured by the Counter
(see Service Sheet 14). The converter consists of the Comparator, Ramp Generator, and Reference.
The Reference supplies a voltage of controlled temperature co-efficient to the input to the Ramp Generator.
The basic reference is the temperature-stable, reference diode VR4. The reference is fed from the current
source Q 10, which itself is temperature stable because its base-emitter junction and its reference, VR3, have
similar thermal behavior. The negative reference supplies current to the inverting (-) input of U15 through
R125 and R127. CR25, R123, and R124 add a slight temperature coefficient to the current to cancel the effect
of the temperature coefficient of C70. The DC Voltmeter sensitivity is adjusted by means of R125.
U15 (with C70) integrates the negative input current to produce an increasing ramp. The ramp is generated
only when Q9 is off (for example, when RAMP GATE (L) is low). This is initiated by the Controller. When
Q9 is on, the voltage across VR5 appears across C70. This clamps the output of U15 at approximately -6.2V.
The current for Q9 is supplied by current source 412. When Q9 goes off, the ramp begins, starting at -6.2V.
The ramp begins when the RAMP GATE (L) line goes low. The output of comparator U20 at this time is high
because the voltage at its non-inverting (+) input is higher than the inverting (-) input. The output of U20
is inverted by FET Q8. The Counter now begins clocking the duration of the ramp. When the ramp reaches
the voltage at the non-inverting input, the output of U20 goes low and (via QS)inhibits the clocking of the
Counter. R131 and R136 add a small amount of hysteresis to the Comparator to assure a complete and rapid
transition of the output once it begins to change.
8B-49
Since the ramp begins at a negative offset, each voltage measurement consists of clocking the duration of a
pair of ramps. The first ramp is generated with the Voltmeter Input Selector set to the grounded input (input
0). The duration of this ramp is proportional to the offset. The second ramp is generated with the selector set
to the input to be measured. The duration of this ramp is proportional to the input level plus the offset. The
difference in duration is computed by the Controller and is proportional to the input voltages.
The large negative offset voltage permits the DC Voltmeter to measure both negative and positive voltages.
8B-50
Model 8903B Service
TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
Procedures for checking the Output Amplifier/Voltmeter Assembly are given below. The circuits or points to
a.
check are marked o n the schematic diagram by a hexagon with a check mark and a number inside, for example,
In addition, any points outside the labeled circuit area that must be checked are also identified. Fixed
<
signals are shown o n the schematic also inside a hexagon, for example, $1.9 TO +2.1 VDC >. Extend the board
assembly where necessary to make measurements. These procedures assume that the source is working properly.
Equipment
8B-5 1
Service Model 8903B
TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 7
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Function U18 Pin 1 16 15
0.530 4 L L L
0.531 5 H L L
0.532 6' L H L
0.533 7 H H L
0.534 12 L L H
0.535 11 H L H
0.536 10 L H H
0.537 9** H H H
2. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41 .O SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 3 V. Key in 1.1 1 SPCL to set the input gain to 0 dB. Key in 49.1 SPCL to set the
voltmeter to measure the Input Range Detector. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH INPUT.
3. Connect a high-impedance, dc coupled oscilloscope to A4TP7 (RAMP). The waveform should be as shown
in Figure 8B-35.
Hint: The slope of the triangles in the waveform should be approximately 1 V/ms.
Hint: Pin 14 of U19C should be as shown in Figure 8B-36. If it appears as a simple square wave, check that pin
5 of U18 is between t1.4 and +1.5 Vdc.
4. Connect the oscilloscope to A4TPIO (COMP). The waveform should be as shown in Figure 8B-37.
aDetector Select Switches Check
1. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 41.0 SPCL to initialize the instrument. Set the INPUT and OUTPUT switches
to ground. Key in AMPTD 3 V. Key in 1.11 SPCL to set the input gain to 0 dB. Key in 3.1 SPCL to set the
output gain to 0 dB. Connect the HIGH OUTPUT to the HIGH INPUT.
2. Connect a dc voltmeter to pin 7 of U9B.
3. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 0.53 1 SPCL to select the Pre-Notch Detector. The voltage should be between
1.4 and 1.6 Vdc. Shorting out R201 should reduce the voltage to OV.
Hint: Pin 1 of UlOA should be between 2.8 and 3.2 Vdc. Pin 9 of U21C should be a TTL low. Pin 8 of U9B
should be a TTL high.
4. On the Audio Analyzer, key in 0.539 SPCL to select the Input Range Detector. The voltage should be
between 1.4 and 1.6 Vdc. Shorting out R201 should have no effect.
Hint: Pin 19 of connector A13XA4B should be between 2.8 and 3.2 Vdc. Pin 9 of U21C should be a TTL high.
Pin 8 of U9B should be a TTL low.
88-52
Model 8903B Service
TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 7
+1.4 TO
+2.2v
0 TO
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5.5 TO
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88-53
Service Model 8903B
TROUBLESHOOTING---SERVICE SHEET 7
l l L HIGH
'TTL LOW
8B-54
Service Model 8903B
CHANGES
BD2
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88-101
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Component C o o r d i n a t e s
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Model 8903B Service
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Model 8903B/E Service
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All serial prefixes On the A2 schematic:
0 08903-60170 - Use the partial schematic on page 8B-104.3.
0 -
W2 - Delete W2 jumper and replace it with R134, 10 ohm.
0 P/O W B - In the P/O A13 section, delete the connection between P/O
XA2B and pin 27. Delete P/O and change XA2B to XA2A. Add XA2B to
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88-105
Service M o d e l 89038
NOTES A
1 . When an o p t i o n a l p l u g - i n f i l t e r a s s e m b l y i s i n t h e l e f t - m o s t
p o s i t i o n ( F i l t e r l ) , i t i s d e s i g n a t e d a s a s s e m b l y A 2 A 1 . When
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88- 106
SERVICE SHEET 2A INFORMATION
P I 0 A2 I N P U T
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88-107
Service M o d e l 89038
NOT E S
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Devices
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NC- 6
2 A 1 OR A 2 A 2 ' A '
- - -- -- -
F I L T E R ASSEMBLY ( O P T I O N 0 1 5 OR 0 5 3 0 8 9 0 3 - 6 0 1 6 1 ) --
. .r - - i
P/O A2 INPUT A WEIGHTING P I 0 A2
AMPLIFIER I-- --I
ASSEMBLY I I .I .I
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SS2B
f i g u r e 886-109
B-109
Service Model 89038
Component Coordinates
NOTES
2
Q O
c1
c2 1
c3 2
c4 2
c5 2
C6
c7
2
3 A3R2. R3 A301 1-35
c9 1
c10 1
c11 1
C12 1 so 06. C
C13 1
C14 2
c15 2
c1s 2 PLASTIC TO- 18
1UNE BAL
lP5 TP6 TP7 TP15 TPB TP9 1PlO 1Pll lP12 7P13
C17
C16
3
1 C A S E , OR METAL CAN
t t t
TPl 7P2 c19 1
F74Tz
9 T
c20 2
c21 3
- UP1 BLACK
C23
C24
C25
3
3
3
c2s 3
C27 3
C20
c54 1
c55 J
1 C56 1
c57 1
C56 1
c59 1
1
CRl 1
CRZ 1
CH3 1
CH4 1
CR7 1
CH6
cn15 1
CR16 1
2
2 L1 2
L2 3
1
Ql1 2
Q12 2
(113 2
014 2
015 3
016 3
(117
(116
019
020
(121
3 022
023
024
Q25
Q26
-
027
028
029
Y 030
031
032
(133
A3
(134
035
R1
A2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
RB
fig
R10
R11
R12
I
A13
R14
K A B C R15
R16
R17
88-110
Model 8903B/E Service
CHANGES
All serial prefixes On the A13 schematic:
0 -
C53 - Under PRE-NOTCH RMS DETECTOR, locate C53 and change it to
C56 .18 uF (non-polarized).
0
-
C25 - Under INTEGRATOR 2, change the value of C25 to .18 uF.
ss3
rev.14FEB89 8B-110.1
P/O A13 POWER SUPPLY
--- . a
AND MOTHERBOARD
---
ASSEMBLY ( 0 8 9 0 3 - 6 0 1 2 9 ) I NOTCH CONTROL DRIVERS
,
I
I INTEGRATOR 2 sun AMPLIFIER 2 \ I PRE-NOTCH RYS OETECTOR
XA3?
I LP OUT t 1 5 V IF1
t i 5 V IF)
I 1
+5v 1i5v
PI0 A 1 3
C25
I ,
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Q34 R23
1Ok
I
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C26
0 022311 0-5
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Q33
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3' C27
1 <I
Q35
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\F2
c20
<I)4
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t
355p
a
I INTEGRATOR 1 . ,
R39
1Ok
PRE-NOTCH
AVERAGE OETECTOR
c59
0.0211
\
I 8
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- 1 0 T O ti0 mvoc>
+15v(F) 2.211
I ATTENTION
1 1 5 V IF1
Static Sensitive
N O MODE 1
sun AMPLIFIER 1 Devices
I
AVGIRWS O E T SWITCH
I
.
"1 "1
...
A 2 OUT - , 5UW AN0 OUTPUT AMPLIFIER
-POWER SUPPLIES AND GROUNO-
I
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c5
4.7p
R10
1.011
020
s u o
02 1
I I 8'
R22
10k
1 P / O A13
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OUT II 10P
S U O 1 1 5 V IF1 OUT
I
t l . 2 TO t 1 . 4 voc> n - YA30 AMPLIFIER
1
A3 OUT
I
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91
033 M1
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- r ss3
22011 HO I
I
F i g u r e 86-111
86-111
Service M o d e l 89038
Component Coordinates
- -
- -
2OMP x,y COMP
__ NOT E S
EO 2
61
0
2
62 1
83 2
84 I
2 A3R2 A304,5 A301-3
m
i05
86 2
87 I TOP V I E W
86
BY
2
2
1
:iN[ 1 1 2 13 1 4 151 6 7 1 01
90 2 G N O A B C O E F H
9: 1
92 :
94 I
95 I PLASTIC TO- 1 8
TUNE BAL P2 1 C A S E , OR METAL CAN
TPll
t? t t t ? ?
OFST TP5 TP6 TP7 TP15 TPB TPY TPlO TPIZ IP13
t t t
OFST P3 I
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P4 1
I 1
2 1
L 3 5
4 :
7 2
'B 3
g 2
10 2
1 16 2
~0000000000000007
3
1 15
A B C D
88-112
Model 8903B/E Service
CHANGES
2717A to 2742A On the A13 schematic:
0 08903-60192 - Change the part number of the A13 POWER SUPPLY AND
MOTHERBOARD ASSEMBLY to 08903-60192.
~ ~~~
ss4
rev.14FEB89 8B-112.1
-- q- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--1
r - -
PI0 A 1 3 POWER SUPPLY P I 0 A 3 NOTCH F I L T E R ASSEMBLY ( 0 2 0 0 3 - 6 0 1 6 3 )
AND MOTHERBOARD
ASSEMBLY ( 0 8 9 0 3 - 6 0 1 2 9 ) , TUNE INTEGRATOR I
r----- 1 1 I
12
FROM
LATCH "pa
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.
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I
ATTENTION
Static Sensitive
, TUNE MULTIPLIER , Devices
I
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+15! IF) I
TUNE -GAIN SWITCH-
-TUNE COMPARATOR 7 CHOPPER
t 1 5 V IF1
R49
2150
- R5 4
...
lOOk
1
-
R46
look
INVERTING A Y P L I F I E R
7 GAlN--i 7
I
C36 A58
20.5k
-
I I I
r--1
NOTCH AMPLIFIER
GAIN-11
P I 0 A13
I
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,-BALANCE INTEGRATOR
I I
FROM
I I
I
150P TO OUTPUT
AMPLIFIER I R51 AMPLIFIER/
1Ok VOLTHETER
0.0111
-15V I F )
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(t9.5 T O t 1 0 . 5 VDC> 4 !
R59
1Ok
UlOD
-
R53
31.6k
I BALANCE
CHOPPER
R50 057
2150
- - 51.1k
-.
ss4
F i g u r e 88-113
6 6 - 1 13
I--
S E R I A L PIIEflX: 2450A
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Model 8903B/E Service
CHANGES
On the A4 schematic:
0 -
U21A - In the upper left hand corner locate U21A pin 13 and delete (Fl) on
the +15V supply line, locate U21A pin 4 and delete (Fl) on the -15V
supply line.
0 -
C18 - In the upper portion of the A4 schematic under LOW-PASS
FILTERS PASS BAND GAIN-2 change the value of C18 to 91 pF.
0 -
U9A - In the upper portion of the A4 schematic under LOW-PASS
FILTERS PASS BAND GAIN-2 locate U9A pin 13 and delete (F2) on the
+15V supply line, locate U9A pin 4 and delete (F2) on the -15V supply
line.
0 -
R211 - On page 8B-114.4, in the lower left hand comer, add R211 between
R209 and R210.
On the A4 schematic:
0 08903-60282 - The 08903-60128 board is obsolete, to replace this board you
must order the 08903-60282 (not Quasi- Peak).
-
Note: - The 08903-60282 (not Quasi-Peak) and the 08903-60283
(Quasi-Peak) are identical boards except for the positioning of W1. See
partial schematic on page 8B-116.5, and the Component Locator on page
8B-114.4.
ss5
rev.14FEB89 8B-114.1
Service Model 8903B/E
CHANGES
2730A to 2813A
for HP8903B
2730A to 2814A
for HP8903E On the A4 schematic:
0 08903-60183 - Change the A4 board part number 08903-60128 to
08903-60183 (Quasi-Peak).
1
0 08903-60183 - Use the partial component coordinates on page 8B-114.3.
ss5
8B-114.2 rev.14FEB89
Model 8903B/E Service
- -
- x, y
COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP X, Y
- - u L
Y
X I A
P I 0 A 1 3 POWER SUPPLY
P I 0 A4 OUTPUT A M P L I F I E R I V O L T M E T E R ASSEMBLY ( 0 8 9 0 ~ - ~ 1 2 8 a-
-, ATTENUATOR 1
Dd6 OR 20dB , -AMPLIFIER
)
-1 , LOW-PASS F I L T E R S
PASS BAND GAIN-2
. x*48
> & a 4
NOTCH
1 I
I
---
GAIN-5 7
AND MOTHERBOARD
r--
ASSEMBLY ( 0 8 9 0 3 - 6 0 1 2 9
I NC t 1 5 V IF11
I
I
I
I
I
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I
I I
I
I
I
I
I
I
P I 0 A 1 2 CONNECTOR1
-
I
I F T E R ASSEMBLY
I
t 1 5 V --t( t15V
, , 08903-60016)
II 1I
HIGH-PASS FILTER
I I
4.111
, AMPLIFIER 4
, I
1 1 I GAIN-10
I C26 I
I
I I
;I I R53
620
17
XA?2
10
L1
I
t15V
! I I
I R54
10
+
LATCH
2610
I
II
26
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I
[NOTE 21
I I I
-
-0.007 T O t 0 . 0 0 7 V D C I
Y Y l T Y I -
I
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CLAMP
t15V
I
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NOTE i
- 1 1 . 5 4 TO -lD.S1 YO
NDTE 1
I . . V
5
1---/ IF21
-15V ATTENTION
Static Sensitive
I I t Devices
I t CR28
I ss5
t T 1.011
F i g u r e 86-115
86-1 15
Service Model 89038
Comoonent C o o r d i n a t e s
--
COMP
__
x,y - x.y
- NOTES
A2
A2
02
142
143
144
1
2
2
1. * Asterisk indicates factory selected values
A2 145 1 2. These components a r e n o t n o r m a l l y loaded. Refe t o S e c t i o n 5 under
A2 146 2
2
VOLTMETER ADJUSTMENTS.
147
03
A2 148 2 3 . A l l v o l t a g e s s h o w n a r e f o r 1 - 3 V r m s i n p u t a t 1 k H z , w i t h 1 1 1 SPCL a n d
02 149 1 3 . 1 SPCL.
A2 150 2
A2 151 1 4 . I f t h e A 4 OUTPUT A M P L I F I E R / V O L T M E T E R ASSEMBLY 0 8 9 0 3 - 6 0 1 2 8 i s lo
A2 152 3 b e u s e d i n a n 8 9 0 3 A A U D I O ANALYZER a s a n RMS d t e c t o r . p i n 1 o f t h e
02 153 3
A i 154 2 XA4A c o n n e c t o r m u s t b e g r o u n d e d . O t h e r w i s e , t h A 4 a s s e m b l wi II
A2 155 2 f u n c t i o n a s a n AVG d e t e c t o r .
0.
A i 156 1
A2 157 2
AVG. RHS AVG. ZERO R Y S ZERO METER OC A1 158 2
SCALE SCALE TP2 ADJUST ADJUST TP4 lP5 lP8 CALIBRATION A1 A 4 0 3 5-7
?
I
?
A2 T I 3
A2 A4Q 1 Q 2
~
TOP V I E W A4Q4
A2 P I 1
A2 P2 1
02 P11 1
81 B O
2 1 2 0 6
A2 3 1
A2 4 2
02 5 2
A2 6 1
A2 12 1
03 17 2
A2 19 2
22 2
A2 23 3
A2 24 3
A2
02 Rl 2
02
02
02
02
A2
03
c2
03
A2
03
03
A2
02
03
02
03
02
03
n 000000000000000 q
03
A2
A2
A2
I <El 02
L . 03
U U I
1 15
I : .E, I
A2
.I
I
< A2
A
A2
02
02
A4
02
02
A2
02
A1
A I
02
A2
A3
A1
A2
A1
A2
A1
A1
A1
A1
A2
A 8 C D A1
81
A1
-
- -
-
555
PI0 A4, Output Ampllflerl Schematic General Information
F i g u r e 88-116. S E R V I C E SHEET 6 I N F O R M A T I O N Component L o c a t o r Voltmeter-
ASIDE
12
SEE REVERSE
OUtDUt A m o l l f l e r
88-116
I
U29B ., . I
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P
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AHPL LOI ER
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F4
7
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- -
I
R97
I 51 1 0
...
I
I
R88
1000
- 1
I P/O A13
I------
U24C I 1
/~ OVERLOAD DETECTOR-\
a I
P/O A13
I
I
R89
5.11k
- t 1 5 V Rb9
- I I
I
0 -:. OUTPUT OVLD ( L )
POWER SUPPLY AND 9
121
,A MOTHERBOARD
#
-
R151
I ASSEMBLY 5.11k
(08903-60129)
r
I
- - A _ -
1I
I
I
!$!:8k
I
I
I I
- -
I
P/O
I -1%
-
Rb7
=
I
XAIA l00k 3.83k
I I
I P I 0 A1
KEYBOARD AND
-
AVG/RMS DET SWITCH
‘ I II :E:::
I
( 1
.6 I
I OUASl-PEAK DETECTOR \
a II DISPLAY ASSEMBLY
(08903-60166)
’
/ /
- METER TRANSCONDUCTANCE -
\
iI
S I N A D LOG R A T 1 0 METER AHPLIFIEP-\ /-METER PEG/OFF SWITCH.-\
I
I
/-STAGE 1 /-STAGE 2
P
csr> CD AMPLIFIER
I I I------ 1
-- - -
DFJ.
I
-
U29A I
--
&
I.-
I
- R206 31.bk
I
NC t15V R211
w1
; <I
45v 10k 178k
121
...
A - Ul9A
- -
04A CR15
3 0 0 PEAK E TO + O . 0- +15v METER
--__ c3 43 02 p
14 14
I
- 0
16 R83
Y
+ U17B
I II !i;f=: y7z5u 2
II
i
19. bk 5,
J I CR33 // U17C 1) 7
03
i
5 4
- R79 I
-
i
U27B +Isv I,
13
11
- --
-15V 0
u25c A -. * -
CR34
_. c47
12 + - 5v +5v 1880
R28
R202 Rb8 1880
9 F3 n 10 9000 +7P 0
+
r15V
I 11 n
Rbb
R8b
1240 I I
I I I
i
I
- --
I
I
I
I I
I - -
CR31 OUASl-PEAK
CR32
-+-f?
P/O - A
AOJ
24 f
ou HOFF
! 10 < OU MPEG
7- = I
I
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r-e>..lOMAY87
Model 8903BB Service
CHANGES ~ ~ ~~
0 Delete the page number (8B-116.3) on the schematic foldout that is tied to
serial prefix 2730A and replace it with a revision date of rev.lOMAY87.
0 R211 - On page 8B-114.4, in the lower left hand corner of the component
-
locator, add R211 between R209 and R210.
-
Note: - The 08903-60282 (not Quasi-Peak) and the 08903-60283
(Quasi-Peak) are identical boards except for the positioning of W1. See
partial schematic on page 8B-116.5, and the Component Locator on page
8B-116.6.
SS6
rev.14FEB89 8B-116.1
Service Model 8903BD
2730A to 2813A
for HP8903B
and
2730A to 2814A
for HP8903E On the A4 schematic
0 A4 - Use the new schematic foldout on page 8B-116.3. Delete the page
-
number (8B-116.3) and replace it with a revision date of rev.lOMAY87.
Under “Notes”:
e Add the following notes;
NOTE 6. Unused gates U29C and U29D have their inputs and outputs
grounded.
SS6
8B-116.2 rev.14FE389
Model 8903BP Service
CHANGES
On the A4 schematic
0 -
A4 - In the upper left hand corner of the schematic change the board part
number to 08903-60283.
-
Note: The 08903-60282and 08903-60283are identical boards except for the
positioning of W1.See the partial schematic on page 8B-116.5,and the
Component Locator on page 8B-116.6.
0 -
SS6 - Use the schematic partial on page 8B-116.5.
SS6
rev.14FEB89 8B-116.3
Service
Model 8903B/E
SS6
8B-116.4 rev.14FEB89
Service Model 8903B;E
I
I
a
w1
o PEAK
‘n’
16
U25C
I
I
I
lza* p’o I I<
24
OU MOff
I 10 < OU MPEC
+
II
-115v
U25C
m
a
4-b
(35> <.,3> RE8
-
A70
-
1000
L
I 20k U23C
I
R82
1Ok
I_
A71
10k
(-0.005 TO t 0 . 0 0 5 VOC)
- - 02A 01A C ' CR14
c40 C72
6 . 0 ~ 1.5p .:C5Q ii ~ ~ 1 3
I, 1: 2.2p
R151
CRlO
A82 084 TP2
(1
w 4,
I/ . 51~10
I C41
150p
i16V C43
0.lU
t15V LOG
AMP
R152
1000
1
I
R55 V
t15V C54
BUFFER 7
1Dk -15v -AVG/SUM AMPLIFIER
7 OC
- 2 . 4 TO 1 t15V
a9 ADJ
R94
OUT
99
0 . 0 iVDC t5v t15v
-. 237k
...
. 000
158
Ok I 6 .
- -- R96 C57
I
A
237k 0.1U
(CMOS1
145 -
I 6.1k
:77
13
-15V
14
t5v t15V 7
ANTI-LOG
AMPLIFIER -
I2P
U24A 12 11 R92 R93 150P
SINAO LOG RATIO METER AMPLIFIER \ I n 1 21.5k 2000
<J4> 1 '.. c*
<-0.008 T O t 0 . 0 0 8 V O C d r R95
-
-
R56 13 14 SCALE
AvG 20k
31.6k - R79
I 14 7500
U24B
-15v
I
R90 R91
n 3 37.68k 5000
R60
- .
-0.008 T O R73
I t0.008 VOC 300
- 17.01: -
I
a a
-
/
a
OVERLOAD OETECTOR \
-
I
I - -
i15V i 1 5 V R69
1
,
-
t15V 3.16k-
I R58 "
O
R74
1.47k
7METER PEG/OFF SWITCH 7 METER TRANSCONOUCTANCE
AMPLIFIER a
-
\
G@07
.
1k, : 06
I L-I
CR15
t15V
4
Re3
P I 0 A13 s
I
U17B D
5 (r)-+15V
V
19.6k
POWER SUPPLY AND .R61
1'3.48k U19A 03
MOTHERBOARD 5
I
(B5V I1
ASSEMBLY
I
0 2
I
r-----11
-15v
(08903-60129)
5* 1 t5V
5 (-15V
OU MPEG t5V
Static Sensitive
I
I XA?A I I<
< 1
[NOTE 41 AVG/RMS OET SWITCH -- -
A153
5.11k
Devices
SS6
F i g u r e 88-117
88-117
Ser v i ce Model 89036
ComDonent Coordinates
-- -
~ ~~
~
COMP X.Y
-
COMP
NOTES
c59 c2 R2
C60 c2 R3 1 . DecouDle Drobe with a 1 0 k ohm resistor when measurina t h i s voltaae . .~
2. Measuied w i t h respect t o the + 1 5 VDC s u p p l y .
C61 c3 R4
C3 R5
......
C62
C63 c1 3 . THE A 4 OUTPUT AMPLIFIER/VOLTMETER . ASSEMBLY 108903-601281 ...-,
m ay
retrofit t o analyzers w i t h serial prefixes 2306A or lower, h a v i n g
C64 02 ~ ~ ~~~ ~~
C65 02
C66 02 A3 NOTCH FILTER ASSEMBLY (08903-60105). To retrofit, c a r e f u l l y unsold-
er A4R101 a n d resolder t h i s resister between points A a n d B a s shown
C67 02
C68 01
C69 01 on t h i s schematic (SS7). Unsolder A4R200 a n d resolder t h i s resistor
between p o i n t s C a n d D (on SS7). Solder pads a n d m o u n t i n g holes are
c70 02
C7 1 01
prOVlDED o n the c i r c u i t board.
4. i f t h e A4 OUTPUT AMPLIFIER/VOLTMETER ASSEMBLY (08903-60128) is t o be
CRll c1
CRl8 c1
? Q
AVO. RMS AVO. ZERO RMSZERO
lP3 TP1l
METEA
CALIBRATION
DC CR19 01 used i n a n 8903A AUDIO ANALYZER a s a n RMS detector, p i n 1 o f t e
XA4A connector must be grounded. Otherwise, t h e A 4 assembly wi I
SCALE SCALE lP2 ADJUST ADJUST TPI lP8 CR20 01
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CR22
01
function a s a n AVG detector.
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CR23 GI
0
CR24 01
CR25 01
CR26 01
CR27 01
08 01
1 09 02
010 0%
011 02
SO
012 02
1 R101 c3
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R104 02
R105 01
R107 c2
R100 c3
R109 c2
4
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Rlll C?
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Rll2 02
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R114
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R116 01
R117 01
Rl18 01
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RllS
Rl2O
R121
01
01
03
R122 03
0123 01
R124 01
R125 01
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R127
R128
02
01
01
Rl29 01
R130 01
R131 0i
R132 02
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R136
02
01
R137 01
R138 01
A4
R139 01
R140 01
R200 02
R201 82
lP7 E1
TP9 01
lP10 c1
Ul 02
u9 c1
u10 c2
u11 c3
U15 01
U1B 01
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u20
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D1
02
A
u21
B C D
86-118
Model 8903BD Service
CHANGES
2730A to 2813A
for HP8903B
and
2730A to 2814A
for HP8903E On the A4 schematic:
0 -
SS7 - Change the A4 board part number 08903-60128 to 08903-60183
(Quasi-Peak).
In General Information:
Add the following notes;
0 NOTE 5: When in 5.7 Special (Quasi) the AVG/RMS line is high.
0 NOTE 6: Unused gates U29C and U29D have their inputs and outputs
grounded.
ss7
rev.14FEB89 8B-118.1
Service Model 8903BD
ss7
8B-118.2 rev.24FEB89
Model 8903B/E Service
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FROM LATCH 2
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I ATTENTION
Static Sensitive
Devices
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F i g u r e 88-119
88-119
Service Model 8903B
61.N Display HP-IB Status. Displays the status of the HP-IB lines selected by N. The display is in binary. See
Service Sheet 19 for troubleshooting and a complete list of HP-IB mnemonics.
NOTE
Binary representations of the information in pointed brackets appear on
the Audio Analyzer’s displays.
N=O Displays <0> in the left display and <Addressed to Talk>.<Addressed to Listen> in the right display.
This function reads back and displays the present state of the Talk and Listen Address Flip-Flops (A9UlA
and UlB). For example, if the displays show 1 and 0, the Audio Analyzer is addressed to talk (and is
unaddressed to listen). This means the Talk Address Flip-Flop is set (and the Listen Address Flip-Flop
is reset).
N = l Displays <O> in the left display and <DAV>.<RFD><DAC> in the right display. This function reads
back and displays the present state of the three bus handshake lines. <DAV> reflects the state of the Data
Valid bus handshake line as being driven by the Audio Analyzer (l=being driven; O=not being driven).
Thus, when in Listen Only, this display will always show 0 for <DAV>. The < W D > and <DAC> always
track the bus lines Ready For Data and Data Accepted. For example, 1 for <RFD> means line Ready For
Data is true (high).
N=2 Displays <0> in the left display and <ATN>.<REN> in the right display. This function reads back and
displays the present state of the ATN (Attention) bus control line and the state of the Remote Enable
Flip-Flop. A 1 for either <ATN> or <REN> indicates ATN is true (low at the bus) or that the Remote
Enable Flip-Flop is set.
N=3 Displays <O> in the left display and <SPM>.<SRQ> in the right display. This function reads back and
displays the state of the Serial-Poll Flip-Flop and the state of the SRQ bus control line as being driven
by the Audio Analyzer. A 1 for either <SPM> or <SRQ> indicates the Audio Analyzer is in serial-poll
mode (SPM)or that it is presently driving the SRQ bus control line.
N=4 Displays P I 0 Port A with the most-significant bits in the left display and the least-significant bits in the
right display. This function inputs and dispIays (without modifying) the data at P I 0 port A (A9U18).
Leading zeros in both displays are blanked. The display is interpreted as shown in Table 8-4.
N=5 Displays PI0 Port B with the most-significant bits in the left display and the least-significant bits in
the right display. This function is similar to Special Function 61.4 except PI0 port B is displayed. The
display is interpreted as shown in Table 8-5.
N=6 Displays the HP-IB Status Register with <SPM> <STSO> <SRQ> <LLO> in the left display and
<REM> <ADRSD> <TRIG> <HOLDDELAY> in the right display. The status register is contained
in RAM.
8-14 reu.2OJUN87