INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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MODEL 92E
RF. MILLIVOLTMETER
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BOONTON
ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 791 ROUTE 10, RANDOLPH, NJ 07869
TELEPHONE: 201 - 584-1077 TWX: 710-986-8215

Part No. 982012-OOA Printed in U.S.A.

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 SAFETY SUMMARY

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation and maintenance
of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precaution> or wsith specific warnings elscw!here in this
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture. and intended use of the instrument. Boonton
Electronics assumes no liability for the customer’!, failure to comply with these rcquirement~.

THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE GROIINDED

To minimize shock hazard the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground.
The instrument is equipped with a three conductor, three prong ax. power cable. ‘[‘he power cable must
either he plugged into an approved three-contact electrical outlet or used with a three-contact to a
two-contact adapter with the (green) grounding wire firmly connected to an electrical ground at the power
outlet.

DO NOT OPERATE THE INSTRUMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of llammable gases or fumes.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS.

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component rc‘placcment and internal adjust-
ments must be made by quailfied maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the powercable
connected. Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist e\en though the power cable was
removed. therefore; always disconnect power and discharge circuit5 before touching them.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE.

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person. capable ot rendering first aid and
resuscitation. is present.

DO NOT SlJBSTITZJTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT.

Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthori/cd modification of the insturment. Kctul-n the
instrument to Boonton Electronics for repair to ensure that the \:itct\ lectures arc maintained.

SAFETY SYMBOLS.
This safety requirement sJ,mbol (located on the rear panel) has hcen adopted by the
International Electrotcchnical Commission. Document 66 (Central Oftice) 3. Para-
graph 5.3. wchich directs that and instrument be so labeled if. for the correct use of the

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instrument, it is necessary to refer to the instruction manual. In this case it is
recommended that reference be made to the instruction manual uhcnconnectingthe
instrument to the proper power source. Vcr-if, that the correct fuse is installed for the
power available, and that the switch on the rear panel is set to the applicable
operating voltage.

T-he CAUTION sign dcnotcs a halard. It culls attention to an operation procedure.

practice, or the like, w,hich, if not correctly performed or adhered to. could result in
damage to or destruction of part or all ol the equipment. Do not proceed beyond a
CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions arc’ fully understood and met.

The WARNING signdenotesa ha/al-d. It callsattention toan operation procedure,

j WARNING 1 practice. or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
injury or loss of lift. Do not proceed beyond ;I WARNING sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

Indicates dangerous voltages.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION

Paragraph Page

l-l Introduction .............................................. ..... ..1- 1

Safety Notice .................................................... l-1
l-2 Description ...................................................... l-1
l-3 Accessories Furnished ............................................ 1-3
1-4 Options and Accessories Available ................................ 1-3
l-5 Compatibility of Accessories ..................................... 1-4
l-6 Specifications ................................................... 1-4

SECTION II - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

2-l Installation ..................................................... 2-1

2-2 Operating Controls and Indicators ................................ 2-1
2-3 Safety Requirement Symbol .;I z
2-4 Initial Operating Procedures ........................................................................... ..
2-5 Operating Notes .................................................. 3-2
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2-6 D.C. output ...................................................... 2-4
2-7 Low Frequency Measurements ....................................... 3-5
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2-8 Correction Curves for Models 952003-OlA and 952007-OlA ........... 2-5
2-9 Interface Operation .............................................. 2-6

SECTION III - THEORY OF OPERATION

3-l Introduction ..................................................... 3-l

3-2 Circuits: Detailed Discussion .................................... 3-2
A. Sensor ....................................................... 3-2
R. Chopper ...................................................... 3-2
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C. Amplifier .................................................... 3-2
D. Demodulator .................................................. 3-3
FA. Driver ....................................................... 3-3
F. Clock ........................................................ 3-3
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G. Ranging and Programming .;-;
H. Shaping ........................................................................................... -
I. Power Supply ................................................. 3-7

SECTION IV - MAINTENANCE

4-l Introduction ..................................................... 4-l

4-2 Periodic Calibration ............................................. 4-l
4-3 Power Supply Checks .............................................. 4-l
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4-4 Calibration Check ................................................ 4-1
4-5 Calibration Procedure ............................................ 4-2
4-6 Troubleshooting .................................................. 4-5
A. Cover Removal ................................................ 4-5
R. Replacement of R.F. Probes ................................... 4-5
C. Probe Tests ........ ..~.......................................4- 5
1. S.W.R. Measurement ....................................... 4-5
2. Frequency Response ..................................... ..4- 6
3. Swept Frequency Response and S.W.R. .................... ..4- 7

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Paragraph Page
5-l Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-l

SECTION VI - SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

6-l Schematic Diagrams, Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-l

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page
l-l Input Resistance of Model 92001-02A R.F. Probe ................. ..l- 6
l-2 Input Capacitance of Model 92001-02A R.F. Probe ................ ..l- 7
2-l Assembly of Type N Tee Adapter ................................... 2-3
2-2 Correction Curves for Type N Tee Adapters ...................... ..2- 5
2-3 Rear Panel Pin Assignments ....................................... 2-6
3-1 Simplified Block Diagram ......................................... 3-l
3-2 Block Diagram: Amplifier Section ................................. 3-3
3-3 Block Diagram: Demodulator and Driver ............................ 3-4
3-4 Block Diagram: Ranging Circuitry ................................. 3-5
3-5 Block Diagram: Shaping Section ................................... 3-6
3-6 Block Diagram: Power Supply ...................................... 3-8
4-l Adjustment Locations and Descriptions ............................ 4-3
4-2 Frequency Response Test Setup .................................... 4-6
4-3 Swept Frequency Response Test Setup .............................. 4-8

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page
l-l Crest Factors .................................................... l-7
2-1 Operating Controls, Indicators and Connectors .................. ..2- 1
2-2 Connection Recommendations ....................................... 2-3
2-3 Rear Panel Pins: Unit Loadings and Comments .................... ..2- 6
2-4 Interface Input Characteristics .................................. 2-7
5-l Applicable Federal Supply Code Numbers for Manufacturers ....... ..5- 1
5-2 Replaceable Parts ................................................ 5-2

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 SECTION I

GENERAL INFORMATION

l-l. INTRODUCTION.
This instruction manual provides general information, installation and
operating instructions, theory of operations, maintenance instructions,
a parts lists, and schematics for the Model 92E.

SAFETY NOTICE
Although this instrument has been designed in accordance with
international safety standards, general safety precautions must be
observed during all phases of operation and maintenance of the
instrument. Failure to comply with the precautions listed in the
Safety Summary located in the front of this manual could result in
serious injury or death. Service and adjustment should be per-
formed only by qualified service personnel.
l-2. DESCRIPTION
A. General. The 92E R.F. Millivoltmeter provides an accurate readout of
measurements from the low radio frequencies to the gigahertz region, over a
voltage range of 200 UV to 3 volts.* It is a programmable, solid state
instrument of high sensitivity and accuracy, characterized by high input
impedance (see Figures l-1 and l-2), excellent stability, and low noise.

The 92E exhibits true r.m.s. response for input signals up to 30 millivolts
gradually approaching peak-to-peak above this 1evel.t The meter, however,
is calibrated to indicate r.m.s. of a sine wave above 30 mV.

Input and output connections for external control and readout are provided
by a 22 pin card edge connector at the rear of the instrument.
A linear d.c. output, the level of which is proportional to the r.f. input
voltage, is also provided at a rear connector. This d.c. output may be
used to drive a recorder, a remote indicator, or other analog devices.

The instrument is sensitive, accurate, sturdily constructed, and protected

against overloads. It will perform over extended periods of time without
failure or need for recalibration. It is packaged as a compact bench in-
strument that can be mounted easily in a standard 19 inch rack, using an
optional rack mounting kit.
B. Accessories Supplied. Standard accessories supplied with the Model 92E
include one each of the following:
Model 952001-02A R.F. Probe with low noise cable and connector.
Model 952002-OlA 50 Ohm BNC Adapter.

Model 952004-OlA Probe Tip (removable), with grounding clip lead.

C. Frequent m. The calibrated frequency range of the Model 92E
extends from 10 kHz to 1.2 GHz, with uncalibrated response to beyond 8 GHz.
Relative accuracy* above 1.2 GHz is typically 20.5 dB.

A 952002-018, 50 Ohm BNC Adapter, is supplied as a standard accessory with

the instrument for 50 ohm voltage measurements up to 1.2 GHz.

For through line voltage measurements the optional accessory 952003-OlA Tee
Adapter is recommended. It is designed to compensate for the r.f. probe
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*To 300 V, up to 700 MHz, with accessory 1OO:l divider.

tTo 3 V, up to 700 MHz, with accessory 1OO:l divider.
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