Keysight 53147A/148A/149A

Microwave Frequency
Counter/Power Meter/DVM

Assembly Level
Service Guide
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Serial Prefix Number
This guide describes how to service the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.
The information in this guide applies to instruments having the number prefix
listed below, unless accompanied by a “Manual Updating Changes” package
indicating otherwise.
SERIAL PREFIX NUMBER: US4047 (53147A)
US4048 (53148A)
US4049 (53149A)

Certification and Warranty

Certification
Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its published specification at
the time of shipment from the factory. Keysight further certifies that its calibration
measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards
and Technology (formerly National Bureau of Standards), to the extent allowed by
the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other
International Standards Organization members.

Warranty
Keysight warrants Keysight hardware, accessories and supplies against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. If
Keysight receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Keysight will,
at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
Replacement products may be either new or like-new.
Keysight warrants that Keysight software will not fail to execute its programming
instructions, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and
workmanship when properly installed and used. If Keysight receives notice of such
defects during the warranty period, Keysight will replace software media which
does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.

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 Keysight does not warrant that the operation of Keysight products will be
uninterrupted or error free. If Keysight is unable, within a reasonable time, to
repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be
entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.
Keysight products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in
performance or may have been subjected to incidental use.
The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if
installed by Keysight. If customer schedules or delays Keysight installation more
than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery.
Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate
maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not
supplied by Keysight, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation
outside of the published environmental specifications for the product, or
(e) improper site preparation or maintenance.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN
OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND Keysight SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Keysight will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the
greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject
of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to the extent that all such
damages are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been
directly caused by a defective Keysight product.
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STATEMENT ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS
INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL Keysight OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
(INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN
CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
For consumer transactions in Australia and New Zealand: the warranty terms
contained in this statement, except to the extent lawfully permitted, do not
exclude, restrict or mod ify and are in add ition to the mandatory statutory
rights applicable to the sale of this prod uct to you.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate
precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument.

Direct current (DC) Alternating current (AC)

Caution, risk of danger (refer to this

manual for specific Warning or Caution Caution, risk of electric shock
information)

Earth (ground) terminal Frame or chassis (ground) terminal

Alternating current (AC) Direct current (DC)

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Safety Considerations
Read the information below before using this instrument.
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight
Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.

Safety Earth Ground

An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be maintained from the mains power
source to the product’s ground circuitry.

WHEN MEASURING POWER LINE SIGNALS, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL AND

WARNING ALWAYS USE A STEP-DOWN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER WHICH OUTPUT
IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE INPUT MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES OF THIS
PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT’S FRONT AND REAR PANELS ARE TYPICALLY AT
EARTH GROUND. THUS, NEVER TRY TO MEASURE AC POWER LINE
SIGNALS WITHOUT AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTS WHILE COVERS ARE REMOVED AND

WARNING FOR SERVICING ARE FOR USE BY SERVICE-TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO
AVOID DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM SUCH
ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

ANY INTERRUPTION OF THE PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

WARNING (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE PRODUCT’S CIRCUITRY) OR DISCONNECTING
THE PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL WILL CAUSE A POTENTIAL SHOCK
HAZARD THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. (GROUNDING ONE
CONDUCTOR OF A TWO CONDUCTOR OUTLET IS NOT SUFFICEIENT
PROTECTION.)

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 Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, the instrument must
be made inpoerative and be secured against any unintended operation.
If this instrument is to be energized via an autotransformer (for voltage reduction),
make sure the common terminal is connected to the earthed pole terminal
(neutral) of the power source.
Instructions for adjustments while covers are removed and for servicing are for use
by trained personnel only. To avoid dangerous electric shock, do not perform such
ajdustments or servicing unless qualified to do so.
For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuse(s) with fuses of the
same current rating and type (for example, normal blow, time delay). Do not use
repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders.

Acoustic Noise Emissions

LpA<47 dB at operator position, at normal operation, tested per EN 27779. All
data are the results from type test.

Geräuschemission
LpA<47 dB am Arbeits
platz, normaler Betrieb, geprüft nach EN 27779.
Die Angagen beruhen auf Ergebnissen von Typenprüfungen.

Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Testing

When the product is tested with 8kV AD, 4kV CD and 4kV ID according to
IEC801-2, a system error may occur that may affect measurement data made
during these disturbances. After these occurrences, the system self-recovers
without user intervention.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirement. This
affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical or
electronic product in domestic household waste.

Product category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.
The affixed product label is as shown below.

Do not dispose in domestic household waste.

To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center,
or visit http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml
for more information.

Sales and Technical Support

To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on
the following Keysight websites:
– www.keysight.com/find/counters
(product-specific information and support, software and
documentation updates)
– www.keysight.com/find/assist
(worldwide contact information for repair and service)

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Table of Contents

Serial Prefix Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Certification and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Acoustic Noise Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Geräuschemission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive . . . . . . . . 8
Product category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sales and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1 Performance Tests - Verifying Specifications

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Operational Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Complete Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recommended Calibration Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Operational Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Power-On Self Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10 MHz Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Run Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
External Timebase Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Power Meter Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
DVM Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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 Complete Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Test 1: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Test 1a: 10 Hz to 20 MHz Frequency Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Test 1b: 50 MHz to 125 MHz Frequency Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test 2: Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Test 2a: 50 MHz to 20 GHz Frequency Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Test 2b: 22 GHz to 26.5 GHz Frequency Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Test 2c: 30 GHz to 46 GHz Frequency Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Test 3: Power Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Measurement Accuracy Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Test 4: Power Reference Oscillator Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Reference Oscillator Frequency Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Test 5: Power Meter Reference Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Meter Reference Level: Method 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Meter Reference Level: Method 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Performance Test Record (Page 1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Performance Test Record (Page 2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Performance Test Record (Page 3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

2 Service
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Returning the Instrument to Keysight Technologies for Service . . . . . 57
Providing Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Packing the Instrument in the Original Packaging Materials . . . . . . 58
Packing the Instrument in Commercially Available Packaging
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Calibration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
10 MHz Timebase Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Reference Oscillator Frequency Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Power Reference Oscillator Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
DVM Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Pre-Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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 Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Repair Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
After Service Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Assembly Identification and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Troubleshooting the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Power Supply Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

3 Replacing Assemblies - Disassembly and Reassembly

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Do This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Removing the Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Removing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Removing the Bumper Retainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Removing the Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Removing the Front Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Removing the Rear Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Removing the Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Removing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

4 Replaceable Parts
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
How To Order A Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Contacting Keysight Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Reference Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cabinet Parts and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Accessories and Miscellaneous Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

5 Backdating

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 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

6 Specifications

A Rack Mounting the Instrument

Rack Mounting the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 External Timebase Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Figure 1-2 DVM Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Figure 1-3 10 Hz to 20 MHz Frequency Sensitivity Test Setup . .32
Figure 1-4 50 MHz to 125 MHz Frequency Sensitivity Test
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Figure 1-5 50 MHz to 20 GHz Frequency Sensitivity Test Setup .36
Figure 1-6 Power Measurement Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . .39
Figure 1-7 Reference Oscillator Frequency Adjustment Setup . .43
Figure 1-8 E4418B Power Meter Zeroing and Calibration Test
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Figure 1-9 Power Meter Reference Level Test Setup . . . . . . . . . .45
Figure 1-10 Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable End View . .46
Figure 1-11 Power Meter Reference Level Test Setup . . . . . . . . . .47
Figure 2-1 Calibrating the 10 MHz Frequency Reference
Oscillator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Figure 2-2 Reference Oscillator Frequency Adjustment Setup . .63
Figure 2-3 Power Reference Oscillator Adjustment Locations . . .65
Figure 2-4 E4418B Power Meter Zeroing and Calibration Test
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Figure 2-5 Power Meter Reference Level Test Setup . . . . . . . . . .67
Figure 2-6 Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable End View . .68
Figure 2-7 Power Meter Reference Level Calibration Setup . . . . .69
Figure 2-8 DVM Tests Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Figure 2-9 Replaceable Assembly Locations — Top Internal View 80
Figure 2-10 A4 DC Power Supply Test-Point Locations . . . . . . . . .81
Figure 3-1 Removing the Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Figure 3-2 Removing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Figure 3-3 Removing the Bumper Retainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Figure 3-4 Removing the Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Figure 3-5 Removing the Front Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Figure 3-6 Rear Panel Assembly Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Figure 3-7 Cooling Fan Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Figure 3-8 Removing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Figure 4-1 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Exploded View — Internal

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 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Figure 4-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Exploded View — Cabinet
and External Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Figure 4-3 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Top View . . . . . . . . . . 115

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 Recommended Test Equipment and Accessories . . . .20

Table 1-2 Complete Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Table 1-3 Range Calibrator Settings and Expected Results . . . .41
Table 2-1 Recommended Test Equipment and Accessories . . . .59
Table 2-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Assembly Identification 79
Table 2-3 A4 Power Supply Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Table 2-4 Self-Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Table 2-5 Front Panel Display Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Table 2-6 RS-232 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Table 4-1 Reference Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Table 4-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Replaceable Parts . . .116
Table 4-3 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Accessories and Miscella-
neous Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

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Verifying Specifications
Introduction 18
Equipment Required 20
Operational Verification 22
Complete Performance Tests 30
Test 1: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity 31
Test 2: Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity 35
Test 3: Power Measurement 39
Test 4: Power Reference Oscillator Frequency 42
Test 5: Power Meter Reference Level 44
Performance Test Record (Page 1 of 3) 51
Performance Test Record (Page 2 of 3) 52
Performance Test Record (Page 3 of 3) 53

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Introduction
This chapter provides procedures to test the electrical performance of the
Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A. These procedures are based on the
specifications in Chapter 6, “Specifications”.
Two types of testing are provided:
– Operational Verification
– Complete Performance Tests
This chapter is organized as follows:
– “Introduction” pg. 18
– “Equipment Required” pg. 20
– “Operational Verification” pg. 22
– “Complete Performance Tests” pg. 30
– “Performance Test Record” pg. 51

Operational Verification
Operational Verification is an abbreviated series of tests that you can perform
(instead of performing the Complete Performance Tests) to provide a high degree
of confidence that the instrument is operating properly. Operational Verification is
useful for incoming inspection, routine maintenance, and after instrument repair.

Complete Performance Tests

The Complete Performance Tests verify the specifications listed in Chapter 6,
“Specifications”. All tests can be performed without opening the instrument.

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Recommended Calibration Cycle

The instrument requires periodic verification of operation. Depending on the type
of use, environmental conditions, aging, and measurement accuracy required, the
instrument should be checked using the operational verification procedure at
least once every year. A full Calibration and Performance Test should be
performed each time the instrument changes environment or if an assembly or
module has been replaced.

Test Record
The results of the Operational Verification and the Complete Performance Tests
should be recorded on a copy of the Performance Test Record, located at the end
of the “Complete Performance Tests” section in this chapter.

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Equipment Required
Table 1-1 lists the test equipment and accessories needed to perform the tests in
this chapter.

Table 1-1 Recommended Test Equipment and Accessories

Quantity
Instrument Type Required Characteristics Model Recommended[a] Required Use[b]
Synthesized Signal
10 Hz to 20 MHz, +7 dBm to –40 dBm Keysight 3325A/B 2 OV, P, T
Generator

Microwave Synthesized 10 MHz to 50 GHz, Accuracy >1 x 10-10 Keysight 83650B 1 P, T

Signal Generator +7 dBm to –50 dBm
Microwave Amplifier 45 MHz to 50 GHz Keysight 83051A 1 P, T
Digital Multimeter 6½ digit AC/DC Keysight 34401A 1 OV, P
DC Power Supply 25 VDC Keysight E3640A 1 OV
Frequency Counter 10 Hz to 125 MHz Keysight 53150A/51A/52A 1 P, C, T
Power Meter Range 1 mW Keysight 432A 1 P, C, T
Power Meter 50 MHz to 50 GHz, +13 dBm to –50 dBm Keysight 437B 1 P, C, T
Power Meter 100 kHz to 110 GHz, –70 dBm to +44 dBm Keysight E4418B 1 P, C, T
SWR 1.05 at 50 MHz Keysight 478A-H75 or
Thermistor Mount 1 P, T
Accuracy ±0.5% at 50 MHz 478A-H76
Power Sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, -30 dBm to +20 dBm Keysight 8481A 1 P, T
Power Sensor 50 MHz to 50 GHz, +13 dBm to –50 dBm Keysight 8487A 1 P, C, T

Power Sensor Cable 2.4 mm to 2.4 mm, 5 ft. Keysight 11730A 2[c] P, T

Power Sensor Cable Keysight 8120-1082 1 P, T

3, 10, 30, 100, and 300 µW
Range Calibrator Keysight 11683A 1 P
1, 3, 10, 30, and 100 mW
DC to 50 GHz Keysight 8490D
20 dB Attenuator 1 P, T
2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (f) (Opt. 020)
DC to 50 GHz
Power Splitter Keysight 11667C/D 1 P, T
2.4 mm (f3x)

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Table 1-1 Recommended Test Equipment and Accessories (continued)

Quantity
Instrument Type Required Characteristics Model Recommended[a] Required Use[b]
BNC (m) to BNC (m) 2 OV, P,
Cables Keysight 10503 series
2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) C, T
BNC (f) to Type N (m) Keysight E9635A 1
BNC (m) to SMA (f) Keysight 1250-2015 1
3.5 mm (f) to 2.92 mm (m) — 1
Adapters 2.92 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) Keysight 11904A 1 P, C, T
2.92 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (f) Keysight 11904D 1
2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) Keysight 11900A 1
2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) Keysight 11900B 1

[a] Equivalent equipment can be substituted for all instruments and accessories.
[b] OV = Operational Verification P = Performance Tests C = Calibration T = Troubleshooting
[c] One supplied with Keysight 53147A/48A/49A

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Operational Verification
Operational Verification is an abbreviated series of tests that you can perform
(instead of performing the Complete Performance Tests) to provide a high degree
of confidence that the instrument is operating properly. Operational Verification is
useful for incoming inspection, routine maintenance, and after instrument repair.
If you are not familiar with operating the instrument, you should review the
Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” in the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Operating
Guide. However, the procedures in this chapter are written so that little
experience is necessary. These procedures should be followed in the order in
which they appear.

Power-On Self Tests

This test is appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.
NOTE

1 Inspect the instrument for damage.

2 Make sure no cables are connected to the instrument’s inputs.
3 Connect the power cord to the instrument and the power source.

– Since the instrument’s power supply automatically senses the line voltage,
NOTE there is no AC input-voltage setting.
– It is normal for the fan in the instrument to run when the instrument is in
Standby mode. Power is supplied to the timebase whenever the
power cord is connected to maintain long-term measurement reliability, and
the fan helps to maintain the timebase’s temperature stability.

4 Press and release the Power button on the front panel.

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5 Verify that the front-panel display shows the following:

– All segments of the front-panel display are temporarily activated.
– TESTING is displayed.
– SELF TEST OK is displayed.
– The model number of the instrument is displayed (a four-digit hex number
is also displayed).
– GPIB ADDR nn (nn = a two digit number from 0 to 30) is displayed.
– CH2 NO SIGNAL is displayed.
6 If an error message is displayed, refer to the troubleshooting section in
Chapter 2, “Service”
7 Mark Pass or Fail in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51, “Test 1”.

To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test equipment
NOTE should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning the tests. This
allows the internal temperatures of the equipment and the timebase to stabilize.

10 MHz Test
1 Connect a BNC-to-BNC cable from the Reference 10MHz connector on
the instrument’s rear panel to the CHANNEL 1 input connector on the front
panel.
2 Press and release the Chan Select key.
3 Verify that Ch 1 is displayed in the upper-left corner of the display.
4 Verify that the display reads 10,000,000 Hz.
5 Mark Pass or Fail in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51, “Test 2”.

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Run Self Test

This test is appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.
NOTE

1 Disconnect all signal cables from the input and Reference 10MHz connectors.
2 Press and release the Shift key, and then press and release the Menu (Reset/
Local) key.
3 Press the up- and/or down-arrow key(s) as many times as necessary until
DO SELF TEST is displayed.
4 Press and release the Enter key.
5 If no errors are detected, SELF TEST OK is briefly displayed when the self test
is completed. If any error messages are displayed, refer to the troubleshooting
section in Chapter 2, “Service”.
6 Mark Pass or Fail in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51, “Test 3”.

External Timebase Test

This test verifies the instrument’s 10 MHz external timebase specification by
verifying that setting REF OSC to EXT allows the instrument to be synchronized to
an external reference signal.
Equipment Required
Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer (2)
Keysight 10100C 50Ω Feedthrough Terminator
Keysight 10503 Series Coaxial Cables (BNC m to m) (2)

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test
NOTE equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– These tests are appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

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1 Connect an Keysight 10503 series coaxial cable between the output of the first
Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer and the Reference 10MHz connector on the
instrument’s rear panel (see Figure 1-1).
2 Connect an Keysight 10100C 50Ω Feedthrough Terminator to the Counter’s
Channel 1 input connector.
3 Connect an Keysight 10503 series coaxial cable between the output of the
second Synthesizer and the feedthrough terminator on the Counter’s
CHANNEL 1 input connector.

Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer

To Reference
10 MHz Connector
(Rear Panel)
10 MHZ Output

Channel 1 (with 10100C 50W Feedthrough Attached)

Keysight
53147A/48A/49A Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer

2 MHz Output

Figure 1-1 External Timebase Test Setup

4 Cycle the POWER button to preset the instrument.

5 Press the Shift key on the instrument’s front panel.
6 Press the Menu key on the instrument’s front panel.
7 If necessary, use the up- and down-arrow keys to cycle the display until
it reads REF OSC > INT.
8 Press the right-arrow key once. INT begins to flash off and on.
9 Press the up- or down-arrow key once. INT changes to EXT.
10 Press the Enter key.
11 Press the Chan Select key once to select the CHANNEL 1 input connector.

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12 Set the frequency of the first Synthesizer (connected to the instrument’s

rear-panel Reference 10MHz connector) to 10 MHz at 1 V rms.
13 Set the frequency of the second Synthesizer (connected to the instrument’s
Channel 1 input connector) to 2 MHz at 100 mV rms.
14 Press and release the instrument’s Reset/Local key.
15 Verify that the Counter displays a reading of approximately 2 MHz and that the
Ext Ref annunciator is activated.
16 Mark Pass or Fail for “Test 4” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51.
17 Disconnect the test setup.

Power Meter Test

This test verifies the accuracy of the Power Meter.
Equipment Required
Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable (supplied with instrument)
Keysight 8481A, 8481D, 8482A, 8485A, or 8487A Power Sensor Head

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test
NOTE equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– These tests are appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

1 Connect one end of the Keysight 11730A cable (supplied with instrument)
to the Power Meter INPUT connector on the front panel of the Keysight
53147A, 53148A, or 53149A.
2 Connect the other end of the Keysight 11730A cable to a power sensor head.

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3 Press the Display Power key in the Power Meter area of the front panel.
The display should look like this (the reading will vary):

Ch 2
Freq
dB
dBm
Watts
Pwr mW
uW
%

4 If the power sensor head you are using is an Keysight 8481A, 8481D, 8482A,
8485A, or 8487A, select the power sensor head model in the HEAD menu. If
you are not using one of the power sensor heads listed above, press the Cal
Factor key, and enter the calibration factor for the head.
5 Press the Zero key.
The display shows ZEROING for several seconds.
6 Connect the power sensor head to the Power Meter OUTPUT connector.
7 Press the Cal key.
The display briefly shows CALIBRATING.
8 Turn on the power reference output in the instrument’s menu (PWR REF > ON).
9 Verify that the Counter displays a reading of 0 dBm ± .02 dB.
10 Mark Pass or Fail for “Test 5” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51.
11 Disconnect the test setup.

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DVM Test
This test verifies the accuracy of the DVM.
Equipment Required
Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter
Keysight E3640A DC Power Supply

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test
NOTE equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– These tests are appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

1 Set the output of the E3640A DC Power Supply to +25 VDC.

2 Set the Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter to the lowest DC voltage range
capable of safely measuring 25 VDC.
3 Connect the test leads to the Multimeter (observe correct polarity).
4 Connect the test prods to the output terminals on the Keysight E3640A DC
Power Supply (observe correct polarity).
Keysight
Keysight E3640A 53147A/48A/49A
Power Supply

Keysight 34401A
Digital Multimeter Keysight E3640A
Power Supply

Figure 1-2 DVM Test Setup

5 Observe and record the voltage reading on the Keysight 34401A Multimeter.

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6 Disconnect the test leads from the Keysight E3640A DC Power Supply.
Be careful not to disturb the voltage setting.
7 Connect the test leads to the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A (be sure to observe
the correct polarity).
8 Press the Display DVM key on the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A front panel.
9 Connect the test prods to the output terminals on the Keysight E3640A
DC Power Supply (be sure to observe the correct polarity).
10 Observe and record the voltage reading on the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A.
11 Compare the voltage readings you recorded in steps 5 and 10. If the reading
taken with the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A is within ±0.25% ±10 mV of the
reading taken with the Keysight 34401A, mark Pass for “Test 6” in the
“Performance Test Record” on page 51. If the reading taken with the Keysight
53147A/48A/49A is not within ±0.25% ±10 mV of the reading taken with the
Keysight 34401A, mark Fail for “Test 6” in the “Performance Test Record” on
page 51.
This completes the Operational Verification.

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Complete Performance Tests

The Complete Performance Tests verify the specifications of the Keysight 53147A/
148A/149A listed in Chapter 6, “Specifications”. All of these tests can be
performed without opening the instrument. Table 1-3 lists a summary of the
performance tests.
Record the results of the performance tests in the appropriate place on the
Performance Test Record, which starts on page 51.

To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test equipment
NOTE should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning the tests. This
allows the internal temperatures of the equipment and the timebase to stabilize.

Table 1-2 Complete Performance Tests

Page Number Test Description
Page 31 “Test 1: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity”
Page 35 “Test 2: Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity”
Page 39 “Test 3: Power Measurement”
Page 42 “Test 4: Power Reference Oscillator Frequency”
Page 44 “Test 5: Power Meter Reference Level”

Other instrument measurement functions (e.g., Averaging) are mathematically

NOTE derived by the microprocessor from the parameters verified by these
performance tests. If the instrument passes the performance tests, the other
measurement functions are also functioning to specifications.

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Test 1: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity

This set of tests verifies the frequency-sensitivity specifications of Channel 1 of the
Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s Frequency Counter.
Equipment Required
Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer
Keysight 83650B Synthesizer
Keysight 437B Power Meter
Keysight 8487A/D Power Sensor
Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable (provided with 53147A/148A/149A)
Keysight 11667C Power Splitter
Keysight 8490D (Opt. 020) 20 dB Attenuator
Keysight 1250-2015 BNC (m) to SMA (f) Adapter
Keysight 11904A 2.92 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) Adapter
Keysight 10100C 50 Ω Feedthrough Terminator
Keysight 10503 Series Coaxial Cable (BNC m to m)
2 mm (m) to 2 mm (f) Cable (2)

Test 1a: 10 Hz to 20 MHz Frequency Sensitivity

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test
NOTE equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– These tests are appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.
– If the Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer or the Keysight 83650B Synthesizer
reference output is not adequate to drive the 53147A/48A/49A, connect the
cable from the Synthesizer to the Reference 10 MHz connector on the back
of the 53147A/48A/49A, and set the 53147A/48A/49A to use the internal
oscillator.

1 Connect an Keysight 10503 Series Coaxial Cable between the reference output
connector on the Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer and the instrument’s
Reference 10MHz connector.
2 Connect an Keysight 10100C 50Ω Feedthrough Terminator to the Counter’s
CHANNEL 1 connector.

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3 Connect an Keysight 10503 Series Coaxial Cable between the RF output

connector on the Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer and the 50Ω feedthrough
terminator on the Counter’s CHANNEL 1 connector.
To Reference Keysight 3325A/B Synthesizer
Output
(Rear Panel)

To Reference Output
Output
(Rear
Keysight Panel)
53147A/48A/49A

Channel 1

Figure 1-3 10 Hz to 20 MHz Frequency Sensitivity Test Setup

4 Verify that the Counter is still set to use an external reference signal (refer to
steps 5 through 10 on page 25).
5 Set the output of the Synthesizer to the first frequency specified for “Test 1a”
in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51 (10 Hz).
6 Set the power output of the Synthesizer to the first power value specified for
“Test 1a” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51 (–14.9 dBm/40 mV).
7 Record the frequency value read on the Counter (±1 count) for “Test 1a” in the
“Performance Test Record” on page 51.
8 Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 for each of the remaining frequencies specified for
“Test 1a”. Don’t forget to change the power level when performing the 1 KHz
test (–19.2 dBm/25 mV).
9 If all of the frequency values you recorded for “Test 1a” are correct, mark Pass
in the Performance Test Record for “Test 1a”. If any of the frequency readings
you recorded are incorrect, mark Fail in the Performance Test Record.

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– Do not disconnect the cable from the instrument’s Reference 10MHz

NOTE connector. This connection is used in the following test.
– Do not turn off the instrument. Turning the instrument off and back on resets
the reference oscillator (REF OSC) selection to internal (INT) and the channel
selection to CHANNEL 2.

Test 1b: 50 MHz to 125 MHz Frequency Sensitivity

1 Connect an Keysight 10100C 50 Ω Feedthrough Terminator to the CHANNEL 1
input connector on the instrument’s front panel (refer to Figure 1-4 for steps 1
through 9).

Figure 1-4 50 MHz to 125 MHz Frequency Sensitivity Test Setup

2 Connect the Keysight 1250-2015 BNC (m) to SMA (f) Adapter to the
Keysight 10100C Feedthrough Terminator on the Counter’s CHANNEL 1
connector.
3 Connect the Keysight 11904A 2.92 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) Adapter to the
Keysight 1250-2015 Adapter.
4 Connect the Keysight 8490D 20 dB Attenuator to the Keysight 11904A
Adapter.

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5 Connect one of the output connectors on the Keysight 11667C Power Splitter
to the Keysight 8490D Attenuator
6 Connect the Keysight 11900B 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) Adapter to the RF
output of the Synthesizer.
7 Connect a 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) cable between the Adapter on the
Synthesizer’s RF output connector and the input connector on the
Keysight 11667C Power Splitter.
8 Connect the Keysight 8487A/D Power Sensor to the remaining output
connector on the Keysight 11667C Power Splitter.
9 Connect the Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable between the Power Sensor
and the sensor connector on the Keysight 437B Power Meter.
10 Verify that the Counter is still set to use an external reference signal (refer to
steps 5 through 10 on page 25).
11 Set the output of the Keysight 83650B Synthesizer to the first frequency
specified for “Test 1b” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51 (50 MHz).
12 Set the power output of the Synthesizer (read on the Power Meter) to a power
value 20 dBm above the value specified for “Test 1b” in the “Performance Test
Record” on page 51 (+.8 dBm). (The added 20 dBm compensates for the 20 dB
Attenuator.)
13 Record the frequency value read on the Counter (±1 count) for “Test 1b” in the
“Performance Test Record” on page 51.
14 Set the output of the Synthesizer to 125 MHz, and repeat steps 11 through 13.
15 If both of the frequency values you recorded for “Test 1b” are correct, mark
Pass in the Performance Test Record for “Test 1b”. If either of the frequency
readings you recorded are incorrect, mark Fail in the Performance Test Record.
16 Disconnect the Keysight 10100C Feedthrough Terminator, the
Keysight 1250-2015 Adapter, and the Keysight 11904A Adapter from the
Counter’s CHANNEL 1 connector.

– Do not disconnect the rest of the test setup, as these connections are also
NOTE used in the Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity test.
– Do not turn off the instrument. Turning the instrument off and back on resets
the reference oscillator (REF OSC) selection to internal (INT).

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Test 2: Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity

This set of tests verifies the frequency-sensitivity specifications of Channel 2 of the
Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s Frequency Counter.
Equipment Required
Keysight 83650B Synthesizer
Keysight 437B Power Meter
Keysight 8487A/D Power Sensor
Keysight 11667C Power Splitter
Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable (provided with 53147A/148A/149A)
Keysight 8490D (Opt. 020) 20 dB Attenuator
Keysight 11904D 2.92 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (f) Adapter
Keysight 10503 series Coaxial Cable (BNC m to m)
2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) Cable (2)

Test 2a: 50 MHz to 20 GHz Frequency Sensitivity

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test
NOTE equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– This test is appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

1 Connect the Keysight 11904D 2.92 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (f) Adapter to the
Counter’s CHANNEL 2 input connector (refer to Figure 1-5 for steps 1 through
4).
2 Connect the Keysight 8490D Attenuator to the Keysight 11904D Adapter,
as shown in Figure 1-5 (the other end of the Attenuator should remain
connected to the Keysight 11667C Power Splitter).
3 Verify that the cable (with Adapter) is still connected between the
RF output of the Keysight 83650B Synthesizer and the Power Splitter
input connector.

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4 Verify that the Power Sensor is still connected to the Power Splitter and that
the Power Sensor Cable is still connected between the Power Sensor and the
sensor connector on the Power Meter.
Keysight 83650B Synthesizer
To Reference
Output
(Rear Panel) Keysight 437B Power Meter

To Reference 10 MHz RF Output Input

Connector
(Rear Panel)
Keysight HP 11667C Power Splitter
53147A/48A/49A
HP 8487A/D Power Sensor

HP 8490D 20 dB Attenuator
Channel 2 (50 MHz to 40 GHz tests only)
HP 11904D Adapter

Figure 1-5 50 MHz to 20 GHz Frequency Sensitivity Test Setup

5 Verify that the instrument is still set to use an external reference signal (refer to
steps 5 through 10 on page 25).
6 Set the output of the Keysight 83650B Synthesizer to the first frequency
specified for “Test 2a” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 52 (50 MHz).
7 Set the power output of the Synthesizer (read on the Power Meter) to a power
value 20 dBm above the value specified for “Test 2a” in the “Performance Test
Record” on page 52 (0 dBm). (The added 20 dBm compensates for the 20 dB
Attenuator.)
8 Record the frequency value read on the Counter (±1 count) for “Test 2a” in the
“Performance Test Record” on page 52.
9 Repeat steps 6, through 8 for each of the remaining frequencies specified for
“Test 2a”. Don’t forget to change the power level when performing the
300 MHz and 19 GHz tests (53147A, 53148A, and 53149A) and the 16 GHz
and 19 GHz tests (53149A only).
It may be necessary to repeat Step 5.
NOTE

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10 If all of the frequency values you recorded for “Test 2a” are correct, mark Pass
in the Performance Test Record. If any of the frequency readings you recorded
are incorrect, mark Fail in the Performance Test Record.

Test 2b: 22 GHz to 26.5 GHz Frequency Sensitivity

This test is appropriate for the Keysight 53148A and 53149A.
NOTE

1 Use the same test setup as described for “Test 2a” on page 35.
2 Set the output of the Keysight 83650B Synthesizer to the first frequency
specified for “Test 2b” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 52 (22 GHz).
3 Set the power output of the Synthesizer (read on the Power Meter) to a power
value 20 dBm above the value specified for “Test 2b” in the “Performance Test
Record” on page 52 (–5 dBm for the Keysight 53148A;
–7 dBm for the Keysight 53149A). (The added 20 dBm compensates for the
20 dB Attenuator.)
4 Record the frequency value read on the Counter (±1 count) for “Test 2b” in the
“Performance Test Record” on page 52.
5 Repeat steps 2, through 4 for each of the remaining frequencies specified for
“Test 2b”.
6 If all of the frequency values you recorded for “Test 2b” are correct, mark Pass
in the Performance Test Record for “Test 2b”. If any of the frequency readings
you recorded are incorrect, mark Fail in the Performance Test Record.

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Test 2c: 30 GHz to 46 GHz Frequency Sensitivity

This test is appropriate for the 53149A only.
NOTE

1 Use the same test setup as described for “Test 2a” on page 35.
2 Set the output of the Keysight 83650B Synthesizer to the first frequency
specified for “Test 2c” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 52 (30 GHz).
3 Set the power output of the Synthesizer (read on the Power Meter) to a power
value 20 dBm above the value specified for “Test 2c” in the “Performance Test
Record” on page 52 (–3 dBm). (The added 20 dBm compensates for the 20 dB
Attenuator.)
4 Record the frequency value read on the Counter (±1 count) for “Test 2c” in the
“Performance Test Record” on page 52.
5 Repeat steps 2, through 4 for each of the remaining frequencies specified for
“Test 2c”. Don’t forget to change the power level for the 42, 44, and 46 GHz
tests.
6 If all of the frequency values you recorded for “Test 2c” are correct, mark Pass
in the Performance Test Record for “Test 2c”. If any of the frequency readings
you recorded are incorrect, mark Fail in the Performance Test Record.

– Do not disconnect the Power Sensor or the Power Sensor Cable from the
NOTE power meter or the Power Splitter. These connections are reused in the
following tests.
– Do not turn off the instrument. Turning the instrument off and back on resets
the reference oscillator (REF OSC) selection to internal (INT).

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Test 3: Power Measurement

This set of tests verifies the power-measurement specifications of
Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s Power Meter.
Equipment Required
Keysight 11683A Range Calibrator
Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable (provided with 53147A/148A/149A)

Power Measurement Accuracy Test

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test
NOTE equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– These tests are appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

1 Connect the Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable between Keysight 11683A
Range Calibrator’s output connector and the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or
53149A’s Power Meter INPUT connector.

Keysight
53147A/48A/49A Keysight 11683A
Range Calibrator

Output
Power Input

Figure 1-6 Power Measurement Accuracy Test Setup

2 Press the Reset/Local key on the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or 53149A.

3 Press the Shift + dBm/W key on the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or 53149A to
set the Power Meter to display readings in Watts, mW, and/or µW.

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4 Set the Range Calibrator switches as follows:

FUNCTION: STANDBY
POLARITY: NORMAL
RANGE: 1 mW
LINE: ON

5 Press the Zero key on the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or 53149A. When the
reading appears, verify that it is 0.00 ±0.06 µW.
6 Change the Range Calibrator’s FUNCTION switch to CALIBRATE.
7 Press the Cal key on the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or 53149A. Wait for the
Power Meter to complete calibration.
8 Verify that the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or 53149A display reads
1.000 ±0.006 mW.

The Range Calibrator output level is adjustable in 5 dB increments.

NOTE Thus, the 3 µW, 30 µW, 300 µW, 3 mW, and 30 mW legends on the RANGE
switch are approximations. The true values for these settings are 3.16 µW, 31.6
µW, 316 µW, 3.16 mW, and 31.6 mW.

9 Set the Range Calibrator RANGE switch to each of the positions shown in
Table 1-3. For each setting, verify that the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or
53149A autoranges properly and that the reading displayed is within the limits
shown in the table.

– The lower the setting of the RANGE switch, the longer it takes for
NOTE the reading to stabilize.
– You may have to repeat Step 5 (re-zero the instrument) for each
measurement.

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Table 1-3 Range Calibrator Settings and Expected Results

Range Calibrator Keysight 53147A/48A/49A
RANGE Switch Setting Minimum Actual Maximum
3 µW 3.10 µW 3.23 µW
10 µW 9.90 µW 10.10 µW
30 µW 31.4 µW 31.8 µW
100 µW 99.5 µW 100.5 µW
300 µW 0.314 mW 0.318 mW
1 mW 0.995 mW 1.005 mW
3 mW 3.14 mW 3.18 mW
10 mW 9.95 mW 10.05 mW
30 mW 31.4 mW 31.8 mW
100 mW 99.5 mW 100.5 mW

10 Record the actual power readings in the “Performance Test Record” on

page 51.
11 Press the Shift + dBm/W key on the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, or 53149A
again to set the Power Meter to display readings in dBm.
12 Verify that the annunciator changes to dBm and that the indication is within
20.00 ±00.04 dBm with the Range Calibrator’s RANGE switch in the
100 mw / 20 dBm position.
13 Record the actual power reading in the Performance Test Record.
14 Set the Range Calibrator’s RANGE switch to –10 dBm.
15 Verify that the Power Meter displays a reading of –10.00 ±0.04 dBm.
16 Record the actual power reading in the Performance Test Record.
17 Review all of the results for “Test 3”, and mark Pass or Fail for “Test 3” in the
Performance Test Record.

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Test 4: Power Reference Oscillator Frequency

The internal power reference oscillator is used to calibrate the Power Meter to the
power sensor head. This test verifies that the frequency output of the power
reference oscillator is 50.0 MHz ±0.5 MHz.
Equipment Required
Keysight 53150A Microwave Frequency Counter
Keysight 10503 Series Coaxial Cables (BNC m to m)
Keysight 1250-1535 BNC (f) to Type N (m) Adapter

Power Reference Oscillator Frequency Test

– The instrument and the test equipment must be powered on for at least
NOTE 30 minutes prior to measuring the power reference oscillator output. This
allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– This procedure specifies the Keysight 53150A for measuring the frequency
output of the 53147A/48A/49A’s power reference oscillator. If the 53147A/
48A/49A’s Frequency Counter is known to be in calibration (see “Test 1:
Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity” on page 31), you can use it in place of the
53150A in this procedure.

1 Connect an Keysight E9635A adapter to the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A’s

Power Meter OUTPUT connector as shown in Figure 1-7.

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2 Connect an Keysight 10503 series cable between the Keysight E9635A adapter
on the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s Power Meter OUTPUT connector and
the CHANNEL 1 input connector on the Keysight 53150A/51A/52A Frequency
Counter.
Keysight E9635A Adapter on
Power Reference Oscillator
Output Connector
Keysight Keysight
53147A/48A/49A 53150A/51A/52A
Microwave Frequency Counter
53150A 20 GHz Counter CHANNEL 1
GHz MHz kHz Hz 10 Hz to 125 MHz
POWER
Ch 12
Rel Freq 1M :
Offset dB Ext Rel Hold
Avg On dBm Rate Rmt SRQ
Watts
Rel Pwr mW
uW
Error
DAMAGE
Standby Offset % Shift
+30 dBm
MODIFY FREQ POWER CHANNEL 2
Freq Pwr Gate Channel 2 50 MHz to 20 GHz
Menu Offset Offset HPIB dBm/ W DAMAGE
Reset/ Rate Avg Resol Chan Display
+27 dBm
Local Select Power

On/Off
50 :
Rel Freq Rel Pwr
Shift Clear +/- Enter Offset Offset
On/Off On/Off

Channel 1
Input

Figure 1-7 Reference Oscillator Frequency Adjustment Setup

3 Set the Keysight 53150A/51A/52A Frequency Counter to measure frequency

on Channel 1.
4 Turn on the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A’s internal power reference oscillator:
Press Shift + Menu, use the up and/or down arrow keys to cycle through the
menu to PWR REF, press the right-arrow key, then use the up or
down arrow key to change the setting to ON, and press the Enter key.
The Pwr Ref annunciator should now be activated.

The reference oscillator is normally off. It is turned on automatically during

NOTE calibration and then turned back off when calibration is complete. Setting PWR
REF in the 53147A/148A/149A’s menu to ON turns the power reference
oscillator on, and it remains on until the PWR REF menu setting is returned to
OFF. When you calibrate the Power Meter with PWR REF set to ON, the power
reference oscillator remains on after calibration is complete.

5 Record the power reading shown on the Keysight 53150A/51A/52A for “Test
4” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51.
6 Mark Pass or Fail for “Test 4” in the Performance Test Record.

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Test 5: Power Meter Reference Level

Two methods for verifying the level of the Power Meter reference signal are
provided in this section. Both methods provide acceptable results, and either one
can be used.

Power Meter Reference Level: Method 1

Equipment Required
Keysight E4418B Power Meter
Keysight 8481A Power Sensor
Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable (supplied with 53147A/48A/49A)

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A and
NOTE the test equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to
beginning the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment
to stabilize.
– The calibration of the Keysight E4418B Power Meter must be no more than
one level removed from NIST (National Institute of Standards and
Technology). If the E4418B Power Meter’s calibration is more than one level
removed from NIST, the test results will be invalid.
– This test is appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

1 Connect the Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable to the Keysight 8481A
Power Sensor (see Figure 1-8).

Figure 1-8 E4418B Power Meter Zeroing and Calibration Test Setup

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2 Connect the free end of the Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable to the input
connector on the Keysight E4418B Power Meter.
3 Connect the Keysight 8481A Power Sensor to the power reference output
connector of the Keysight E4418B Power Meter.
4 Zero the E4418B Power Meter.
5 Calibrate the E4418B Power Meter.
6 Disconnect the Keysight 8481A Power Sensor from the Keysight E4418B
Power Meter, and immediately connect it to the Power OUTPUT connector on
the Keysight 53147A/48A/49A (see Figure 1-9).
Output connector (with Keysight 8481A
Power Sensor Attached)
Keysight
53147A/48A/49A Keysight E4418B
Power Meter

Input

Figure 1-9 Power Meter Reference Level Test Setup

7 Record the power reading shown on the Keysight E4418B Power Meter for
“Test 5” in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51.
8 Mark Pass or Fail for “Test 5” in the Performance Test Record.

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Power Meter Reference Level: Method 2

Equipment Required
Keysight 432A Power Meter
Keysight 478A-H75 or 478A-H76 Thermistor Mount
Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter
Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable

– To ensure that the test results are valid, the instrument and the test
NOTE equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the tests. This allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– This test is appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

1 Turn the Keysight 432A Power Meter off. Do not turn it on until instructed to do
so.
2 Set the Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter to measure resistance, and
connect the DVM test prods between the center pin of the VRF connector on
the Keysight 432A Power Meter rear panel and pin 1 on the thermistor-mount
end of the Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable (see Figure 1-10 to locate
pin 1).
2 1

6 5

3 4

Figure 1-10 Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable End View

3 Round off the resistance reading to two decimal places and keep a record of
this value as R. It is the internal bridge resistance (R) of the Keysight 432A
Power Meter (this should be approximately 200.3 ohms).
4 Connect the Keysight 478A-H75 or 478A-H76 Thermistor Mount to the
Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Power Meter OUTPUT connector, as shown in
Figure 1-11.

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Do not use a cable between the Thermistor Mount and the 53147A/148A/149A
NOTE Power Meter OUTPUT connector. Connect the Thermistor Mount directly to the
OUTPUT connector.

Keysight 478A-H75 or
478A-H76 Thermistor Mount
(connected to Power Keysight 432A
Meter OUTPUT connector) Power Meter

Keysight
53147A/48A/49A Keysight 34401A
Digital Multimeter
VRF - +
-
VCOMP
+
Keysight 8120-1082
Power Sensor Cable

Figure 1-11 Power Meter Reference Level Test Setup

5 Connect the Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable between the Thermistor
Mount and the input connector on the Keysight 432A Power Meter.
6 Turn on the 432A Power Meter. Wait 30 minutes for the Power Meter and the
Thermistor Mount to stabilize before proceeding to the next step.
7 Set the 432A Power Meter’s RANGE switch to Coarse Zero.
8 Adjust the COARSE ZERO control on the 432A Power Meter’s front panel to
obtain a zero reading on the meter.
9 Set the 432A Power Meter’s RANGE switch to .01 mW / –20 dBm.
10 Press the FINE ZERO switch on the 432A Power Meter’s front panel down to
obtain a zero reading on the meter.
11 Set the 432A Power Meter’s RANGE switch to 1 mW.
12 Set the Digital Multimeter to measure microvolts.

Ensure that the Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter’s input leads are
CAUTION isolated from chassis ground before performing the next step.

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13 Connect the positive test prod from the Keysight 34401A Multimeter to
the VCOMP connector on the Keysight 432A Power Meter rear panel.

The VCOMP and VRF connectors are BNC female. You can use two
NOTE
BNC-to-banana jack adapters and two BNC cables to make it easier to connect
the Multimeter to the Power Meter.

14 Connect the negative test prod from the Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter to
the VRF connector on the 432A Power Meter’s rear panel.
15 If the reading on the Multimeter is less than 400 microvolts, proceed to step
16. If the reading is 400 microvolts or more, press the FINE ZERO toggle switch
on the 432A Power Meter’s front panel down.
16 Observe the reading on the Multimeter, round off the reading to the nearest
microvolt, and keep a record of this value as V0.
17 Turn on the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s internal power reference oscillator:
Press Shift + Menu, use the up and/or down arrow keys to cycle through the
menu to PWR REF, press the right-arrow key, then use the up or down arrow
key to change the setting to ON, and press the Enter key. The Pwr Ref
annunciator should now be activated.

The reference oscillator is normally off. It is turned on automatically during

NOTE calibration and then turned back off when calibration is complete. When PWR
REF in the 53147A/148A/149A’s menu is set to ON, the power reference
oscillator is turned on, and it is left on after calibration.

18 Observe the reading on the Multimeter, and keep a record of this value
as V1.
19 Disconnect the Multimeter’s negative test lead from the 432A Power Meter’s
VRF connector, and connect it to the 432A Power Meter’s chassis ground.
20 Observe the reading on the Multimeter, and keep a record of this value
as VCOMP.
21 Calculate the output level of the 53147A/148A/149A’s power reference
oscillator (Prf ) using the following formula:

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2 Vcomp ( V1 – V0 ) + V02 – V12

Prf =
4R (Calibration Factor)

Where:

Prf = Power reference oscillator output level

Vcomp = previously recorded value
V1 = previously recorded value
V0 = previously recorded value
R = previously recorded value
Calibration Factor = value for thermistor mount at 50 MHz (traceable to NIST)

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The following is an example showing how a calculation of the Power Reference

NOTE Output Level is performed:

R = 200 W
V0 = 170 μV or 170 x 10–6 V

V1 = 78,107 μV or 78,107 x 10–6 or .078 V

Vcomp = 5.1583 V

R = previously recorded value

Calibration Factor = 99.68%

2 Vcomp ( V1 – V0 ) + V02 – V12

Prf =
4R (Calibration Factor)

Note that V0 is eventually dropped out of the equation in the following steps,
because its value is very small (effectively zero).

2 (5.1583) (.078 – 0)2 + (.000170)2 – (0.78)

Prf =
4(200) (99.68%)

0.80469 – 0.00608 0.79861

= =
797.44 797.44

= 1.00147 mW

22 Verify that Prf is between 0.988 mW and 1.012 mW.

23 Record the value for Prf in the “Performance Test Record” on page 51.
24 Mark Pass or Fail for “Test 5” in the Performance Test Record.

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Performance Test Record (Page 1 of 3)

Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Frequency Counter/Power Meter/DVM
Serial Number: ________________________________________ Repair/Work Order No.: ________________________________
Test Performed By: ____________________________________ Temperature: __________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________ Relative Humidity: _____________________________________
Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pre Calibration Test ❏ Post Calibration Test ❏

Test Test Resul ts

Operational Verification Specifications
Number Pass Fail
1 Power on Self Tests N/A ❏ ❏
2 10 MHz Test 10,000,000 Hz ❏ ❏
3 Run Self Test N/A ❏ ❏
4 10 MHz External Timebase Input Test 2 MHz ❏ ❏
5 Power Meter Test 0 dBm ±.02 dB ❏ ❏
+25 Vdc ±0.25% ±10 mV
6 DVM Test ❏ ❏
(+24.365 Vdc to +25.635 Vdc)

Test Complete Test Resul ts

Specifications
Number Performance Tests Pass Fail
Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity ❏ ❏
10 Hz 10 Hz @ 40 mV rms (–14.9 dBm) _____________________
30 Hz 30 Hz @ 40 mV rms (–14.9 dBm) _____________________
1a 1 kHz 1 kHz @ 25 mV rms (–19.2 dBm) _____________________
500 kHz 500 kHz @ 25 mV rms (–19.2 dBm) _____________________
5 MHz 5 MHz @ 25 mV rms (–19.2 dBm) _____________________
10 MHz 10 MHz @ 25 mV rms (–19.2 dBm) _____________________
20 MHz 20 MHz @ 25 mV rms (–19.2 dBm) _____________________
Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity ❏ ❏
1b 50 MHz 50 MHz @ 25 mV rms (–19.2 dBm) _____________________
125 MHz 125 MHz @ 25 mV rms (–19.2 dBm) _____________________

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Performance Test Record (Page 2 of 3)

Test Complete Test Resul ts
Specifications
Number Performance Tests Pass Fail
Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity 53147A 53148A 53149A ❏ ❏

50 MHz –20 dBm –20 dBm –20 dBm _____________________

100 MHz " " " _____________________
250 MHz " " " _____________________
300 MHz –33 dBm –33 dBm –33 dBm _____________________
500 MHz " " " _____________________
1 GHz " " " _____________________
2a 2.5 GHz " " " _____________________
5 GHz " " " _____________________
10 GHz " " " _____________________
12.4 GHz " " " _____________________
16 GHz " " –30 dBm _____________________
18 GHz " " " _____________________
19 GHz –29 dBm –29 dBm –27 dBm _____________________
20 GHz " " " _____________________
Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity 53147A 53148A 53149A ❏ ❏

2b 22 GHz N/A –25 dBm –27 dBm _____________________

24 GHz N/A " " _____________________
26.5 GHz N/A " " _____________________
Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity 53147A 53148A 53149A ❏ ❏
30 GHz N/A N/A –23 dBm _____________________
34 GHz N/A N/A " _____________________
2c 40 GHz N/A N/A " _____________________
42 GHz N/A N/A –17 dBm _____________________
44 GHz N/A N/A " _____________________
46 GHz N/A N/A " _____________________

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Performance Test Record (Page 3 of 3)

Test Complete Test Resul ts
Specifications
Number Performance Tests Pass Fail
Power Measurement: ❏ ❏
3 µW ± 0.02 dB or ± 0.5% _____________________
10 µW " _____________________
30 µW " _____________________
100 µW " _____________________
300 µW " _____________________
3 1 mW " _____________________
3 mW " _____________________
10 mW " _____________________
30 mW " _____________________
100 mW “ _____________________
20.00 dBm ±0.04 dBm _____________________
–10.00 dBm ±0.04 dBm _____________________
Power Reference Frequency: 50.0 MHz ± 1% ❏ ❏
4
50.0 MHz (49.5 MHz to 50.5 MHz) _____________________
Power Reference Level: 1.0 mW ± 1.2% ❏ ❏
5
1.0 mW (0.00 dBm) 0.988 mW to 1.012 mW _____________________

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2 Service
Introduction 56
Returning the Instrument to Keysight Technologies for Service 57
Calibration Procedures 59
Pre-Troubleshooting Information 76
Troubleshooting the Instrument 81

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Introduction
This chapter provides service information for your Keysight 53147A/148A/149A. It
is divided into four major sections:
– “Returning the Instrument to Keysight Technologies for Service”
(page 57). This section provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to
return the instrument for service.
– “Calibration Proced ures” (page 59). This section provides step-by-step
procedures for calibrating the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A.
– “Pre-Troubleshooting Information” (page 76). This section provides you with
pertinent information such as safety considerations, recommended test
equipment, repair and after-service considerations, and assembly
identification and location.
– “Troubleshooting the Instrument” (page 81). This section provides you with
troubleshooting procedures that isolate the faulty assembly or module.
Replacement and recalibration of most modules can only be performed at an
authorized Keysight Technologies Service Center.

If the instrument is under warranty, return it to Keysight for service. Refer to

“Returning the Instrument to Keysight Technologies for Service” on page 57. If
you decide to troubleshoot the instrument yourself, refer to the section titled
“Troubleshooting the Instrument” on page 81.

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Returning the Instrument to Keysight Technologies for Service

Providing Repair Information

Before shipping the instrument to an Keysight Technologies office for service or
repair, call the nearest Keysight Sales Office to make arrangements. Then, tag and
package the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A for shipment.

ISD (Instrument Service Division) Emergency Response or Express Calibration

NOTE Service is available for Keysight customers in the USA. If downtime is critical,
you can receive your repaired instrument via overnight shipment. Call
800-403-0801, and ask for Emergency Response or Express Calibration Service.
When your instrument is repaired, it is returned via overnight shipment at no
extra charge.

1 Write the following information on a tag:

– Owner’s name and address
– Instrument model number
– Complete serial number
– Description of service required or failure indications
2 Attach the tag to the instrument.
3 Pack the instrument.
If the original packaging materials are available, use the procedure titled
“Packing the Instrument in the Original Packaging Materials.” If the original
packaging materials are not available, you can order new packaging materials
from an Keysight Sales Office. The new packaging materials are identical to
those used by the factory when packaging new instruments. To use
commercially available packaging materials, use the procedure titled “Packing
the Instrument in Commercially Available Packaging Materials.” Both
procedures are on the following page.

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Packing the Instrument in the Original Packaging Materials

To prevent shipping damage, it is best to repack the instrument in its original
packaging. In any correspondence, refer to the instrument by the model number
and the complete serial number.
1 Disconnect the power cord, probes, cables, or other accessories attached to
the instrument.
2 Make sure the folded corrugated spacer (which normally contains the
manuals) is in the box to ensure proper fitting.
3 Make sure one of the polystyrene blocks is in its proper position in the box.
4 Place the instrument, front panel end first, on the polystyrene block.
5 Place the other polystyrene block on top of the rear end of the instrument to
secure it.
6 Do not return the manuals with the instrument. Return an accessory only when
it is a part of the failure symptoms.
7 Seal the shipping container securely.

Packing the Instrument in Commercially Available Packaging

Materials
If the original factory packaging materials are not available, use the following
procedure to pack the instrument in commercially available shipping materials.
1 Wrap the instrument in heavy paper or plastic.
2 Place the instrument in a strong shipping container. Use a double-walled
carton made of at least 350 lb. test material.
3 Protect the control panel with cardboard.
4 Add a layer of shock-absorbing material that is 3 to 4 inches (70 to 100 mm)
thick around all sides of the instrument cushion it and to prevent it from
moving within the container
5 Seal the shipping container securely.
6 Mark the shipping container FRAGILE.

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Calibration Procedures
There are four calibration procedures that can be performed outside of an
Keysight authorized service facility. The following procedures describe how to
calibrate the frequency of the instrument’s timebase, the frequency and output
level of the power reference oscillator, and the DVM.

Equipment Required
Table 2-1 lists the test equipment and accessories needed to perform the
calibration procedures in this chapter.

Table 2-1 Recommended Test Equipment and Accessories

Instrument Type Required Characteristics Model Recommended[a] Quantity Required

Digital Multimeter 6½ digit AC/DC Keysight 34401A 1

Power Meter Range 1 mW Keysight 432A 1
Power Meter 100 kHz to 110 GHz, –70 dBm to +44 dBm Keysight E4418B 1
Frequency Counter 10 Hz to 125 MHz Keysight 53150A/51A/52A 1
SWR 1.05 at 50 MHz Keysight 478A-H75 or
Thermistor Mount 1
Accuracy ±0.5% at 50 MHz 478A-H76
Power Sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz, -30 dBm to +20 dBm Keysight 8481A 1

Power Sensor Cable 5 ft. Keysight 11730A 1[b]

3, 10, 30, 100, and 300 µW
Range Calibrator Keysight 11683A 1
1, 3, 10, 30, and 100 mW
Serial Cable RS-232, DB-25 to RJ-45 Keysight 53150-60215 1
Precision DC Power Supply + 50 V / – 50 V Keysight 6613C or 6614C 1
Cable BNC (m) to BNC (m) Keysight 10503 series 1
Adapter Type N (m) to BNC (f) Keysight E9635A 1

[a] Equivalent equipment can be substituted for all instruments and accessories.
[b] One supplied with Keysight 53147A/148A/149A

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10 MHz Timebase Calibration

Equipment Required
10 MHz Frequency Reference Standard
Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable (provided with 53147A/148A/149A)
Keysight 10503 series BNC (m) to BNC (m) Coaxial Cable
Small, non-metallic adjustment tool for slotted screw heads

The instrument and the test equipment must be powered on for at least
NOTE 30 minutes prior to beginning this calibration procedure. This allows the internal
temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.

1 Connect an Keysight 10503 series coaxial cable from the output of your
10 MHz frequency standard to the Counter’s CHANNEL 1 input on the
instrument’s front panel.
2 Press the Resol key, and verify that the resolution is set to 1 HZ.
If necessary change the resolution to 1 HZ.
3 If there is a label covering the calibration adjustment access hole,
remove it (see Figure 2-1).

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Calibration Access Hole

Figure 2-1 Calibrating the 10 MHz Frequency Reference Oscillator

4 Insert a non-metallic, slot-type adjustment tool through the hole near the
bottom of the instrument’s left side and into the slot in the timebase
calibration screw.
5 Turn the calibration screw clockwise to increase the Counter’s reading or
counter-clockwise to decrease the reading until the frequency value displayed
on the Counter’s front panel is exactly 10,000,000 Hz.

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Power Reference Oscillator Frequency Calibration

The internal power reference oscillator is used to calibrate the Power Meter to the
power sensor head. This adjustment calibrates the frequency output of the power
reference oscillator to 50.0 MHz ±0.5 MHz.
Equipment Required
Keysight 53150A Microwave Frequency Counter
Keysight 10503 series BNC (m) to BNC (m) Coaxial Cable
Keysight E9635A Type N (m) to BNC (f) Adapter
Small, non-metallic adjustment tool for slotted screw heads

– The instrument and the test equipment must be powered on for at least
NOTE 30 minutes prior to adjusting the power reference oscillator output. This
allows the internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.
– This procedure specifies the Keysight 53150A for measuring the frequency
output of the 53147A/148A/149A’s power reference oscillator. If the 53147A/
148A/149A’s Frequency Counter is known to be in calibration (see “Test 1:
Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity” on page 31), you can use it in place of the
53150A in this procedure.
– Adjusting the power reference oscillator frequency may also affect the output
level of the oscillator. Therefore, after you adjust the frequency to 50.0 MHz ±
0.05 MHz, always check the output level and adjust it, if necessary, as
described in “Power Reference Oscillator Level Adjustment” on page 66.

1 Turn off the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A, and disconnect the power cord.
2 Remove the shroud from the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A (see “Removing the
Shroud” on page 96).
3 Position the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A on its right side so that you have
access to the front panel and the left side of the main circuit board (see
Figure 2-2).

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Keysight
53147A/48A/49A

Keysight E9635A Adapter on

Power Reference Oscillator
Output Connector

Keysight
53150A/51A/52A
Microwave Frequency Counter
53150A 20 GHz Counter CHANNEL 1
GHz MHz kHz Hz 10 Hz to 125 MHz
POWER
Ch 12
Rel Freq 1M :
Offset dB Ext Rel Hold
Avg On dBm Rate Rmt SRQ
Watts
Rel Pwr mW
uW
Error
DAMAGE
Standby Offset % Shift
+30 dBm
MODIFY FREQ POWER CHANNEL 2
Freq Pwr Gate Channel 2 50 MHz to 20 GHz
Menu Offset Offset HPIB dBm/ W DAMAGE
Reset/ Rate Avg Resol Chan Display
+27 dBm
Local Select Power

On/Off
50 :
Rel Freq Rel Pwr
Shift Clear +/- Enter Offset Offset
On/Off On/Off

Channel 1
Input

Figure 2-2 Reference Oscillator Frequency Adjustment Setup

4 Connect the power cord to the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A and to a power

outlet.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE KEYSIGHT 53147A/

WARNING 148A/149A WHEN IT IS CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE. WORK VERY
CAREFULLY AND AVOID CONTACT WITH INTERNAL COMPONENTS WHEN
THE SHROUD IS REMOVED AND POWER IS APPLIED TO PREVENT INJURY
OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Some internal components of the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A are subject

CAUTION to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), physical contact, and/or
electrical short circuits. Work very carefully when the shroud is removed, and
avoid all unnecessary contact with the internal components.

5 Turn on the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A and then wait for at least 30 minutes
to allow the internal temperature of the instrument to stabilize.
6 Connect an Keysight E9635A adapter to the Power Meter OUTPUT connector as
shown in Figure 2-2.

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7 Connect an Keysight 10503 series cable from the Keysight E9635A adapter on
the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s Power Meter OUTPUT connector to the
CHANNEL 1 input connector on the Keysight 53150A/51A/52A Frequency
Counter.
8 Set the Keysight 53150A/51A/52A Frequency Counter to measure frequency
on Channel 1.
9 Turn on the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s internal power reference oscillator:
Press Shift + Menu, use the up and/or down arrow keys to cycle through the
menu to PWR REF, press the right-arrow key, then use the up or down arrow
key to change the setting to ON, and press the Enter key. The Pwr Ref
annunciator should now be activated.

The reference oscillator is normally off. It is turned on automatically during

NOTE calibration and then turned back off when calibration is complete. Setting PWR
REF in the 53147A/148A/149A’s menu to ON turns the power reference
oscillator on, and it remains on until the PWR REF menu setting is returned to
OFF. When you calibrate the Power Meter with PWR REF set to ON, the power
reference oscillator remains on after calibration is complete.

10 Insert a small, non-conductive, slot-type adjustment tool into the hole in the
side of the power reference oscillator shield (see Figure 2-3). This opening
allows access to L9, the adjustable inductor that is used to adjust the
frequency of the power reference oscillator.

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L9
(Frequency Adjustment)

R98
(Power Adjustment)

Figure 2-3 Power Reference Oscillator Adjustment Locations

11 Set the frequency to 50.0 MHz ± 0.05 MHz (49.95 MHz to 50.05 MHz). Turn the
adjustment tool counter-clockwise to increase the frequency or clockwise to
decrease the frequency.

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Power Reference Oscillator Level Adjustment

Two methods for calibrating the level of the Power Meter reference signal are
provided in this section. Both methods provide acceptable results, and either one
can be used.

Method 1
Equipment Required
Keysight E4418B Power Meter
Keysight 8481A Power Sensor
Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable (supplied with 53147A/148A/149A)

– To ensure that the results are valid, the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A and the
NOTE test equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to
beginning the calibration procedure. This allows the internal temperatures of
the equipment to stabilize.
– The calibration of the Keysight E4418B Power Meter must be no more than
one level removed from NIST (National Institute of Standards and
Technology). If the E4418B Power Meter’s calibration is more than one level
removed from NIST, the test results will be invalid.
– This test is appropriate for the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A.

1 Connect the Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable to the Keysight 8481A
Power Sensor (see Figure 2-4).
Output connector (with Keysight 8481A
Power Sensor Attached)
Keysight E4418B
Power Meter

Input

Figure 2-4 E4418B Power Meter Zeroing and Calibration Test Setup

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2 Connect the free end of the Keysight 11730A Power Sensor Cable to the input
connector on the Keysight E4418B Power Meter.
3 Connect the Keysight 8481A Power Sensor to the power reference output
connector of the Keysight E4418B Power Meter.
4 Zero the E4418B Power Meter.
5 Calibrate the E4418B Power Meter.
6 Disconnect the Keysight 8481A Power Sensor from the Keysight E4418B
Power Meter, and immediately connect it to the Power OUTPUT connector on
the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A (see Figure 2-5).
Output connector (with Keysight 8481A
Power Sensor Attached)
Keysight
53147A/48A/49A Keysight E4418B
Power Meter

Input

Figure 2-5 Power Meter Reference Level Test Setup

7 Use a non-metallic, slot-type adjustment tool to adjust the setting of R98 on

the main circuit board (see Figure 2-3) until the power level is as close to
1.000 mW as possible (the level must be between 0.988 mW and 1.012 mW).
Turn the adjustment tool counter-clockwise to increase the power level or
clockwise to decrease the power level.

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Method 2
Equipment Required
Keysight 432A Power Meter
Keysight 478A-H75 or 478A-H76 Thermistor Mount
Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter
Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable

To ensure that the results are valid, the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A and the
NOTE test equipment should be powered on for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning
the calibration procedure. This allows the internal temperatures of the
equipment to stabilize.

1 Make sure the Keysight 432A Power Meter is off. Do not turn it on until
instructed to do so.
2 Set the Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter to measure resistance, and
connect the DVM test prods between the center pin of the VRF connector on
the Keysight 432A Power Meter rear panel and pin 1 on the thermistor-mount
end of the Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable (see Figure 2-6 to locate
pin 1).
2 1

6 5

3 4

Figure 2-6 Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable End View

3 Round off the resistance reading to two decimal places and keep a record of
this value as R. It is the internal bridge resistance (R) of the Keysight 432A
Power Meter (this should be approximately 200.3 ohms).
4 Connect the Keysight 478A-H75 or 478A-H76 Thermistor Mount to the
Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Power Meter OUTPUT connector, as shown in
Figure 2-7.

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Do not use a cable between the Thermistor Mount and the 53147A/148A/149A
NOTE Power Meter OUTPUT connector. Connect the Thermistor Mount directly to the
OUTPUT connector.

Keysight 478A-H75 or
478A-H76 Thermistor Mount
(connected to Power Keysight 432A
Meter OUTPUT connector) Power Meter

Keysight
53147A/48A/49A Keysight 34401A
Digital Multimeter
VRF - +
-
VCOMP
+
Keysight 8120-1082
Power Sensor Cable

Figure 2-7 Power Meter Reference Level Calibration Setup

5 Connect the Keysight 8120-1082 Power Sensor Cable between the Thermistor
Mount and the input connector on the Keysight 432A Power Meter.
6 Turn on the 432A Power Meter. Wait 30 minutes for the Power Meter and the
Thermistor Mount to stabilize before proceeding to the next step.
7 Set the 432A Power Meter’s RANGE switch to Coarse Zero.
8 Adjust the COARSE ZERO control on the 432A Power Meter’s front panel to
obtain a zero reading on the meter.
9 Set the 432A Power Meter’s RANGE switch to .01 mW / –20 dBm.
10 Press the FINE ZERO control on the 432A Power Meter’s front panel down to
obtain a zero reading on the meter.
11 Set the 432A Power Meter’s RANGE switch to 1 mW.
12 Set the Digital Multimeter to measure microvolts.

Ensure that the Keysight 34401A Digital Multimeter’s input leads are
CAUTION isolated from chassis ground before performing the next step.

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13 Connect the positive test prod from the Keysight 34401A Multimeter to the
VCOMP connector on the Keysight 432A Power Meter rear panel.

The VCOMP and VRF connectors are BNC female. You can use two
NOTE
BNC-to-banana jack adapters and two BNC cables to make it easier to connect
the Multimeter to the Power Meter.

14 Connect the negative test prod from the Keysight 34401A Multimeter to the
VRF connector on the 432A Power Meter’s rear panel.
15 If the reading on the Multimeter is less than 400 microvolts, proceed to step
16. If the reading is 400 microvolts or more, press the FINE ZERO toggle switch
on the 432A Power Meter’s front panel down.
16 Observe the reading on the Multimeter, round off the reading to the nearest
microvolt, and keep a record of this value as V0.
17 Turn on the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s internal power reference oscillator:
Press Shift + Menu, use the up and/or down arrow keys to cycle through the
menu to PWR REF, press the right-arrow key, then use the up or down arrow
key to change the setting to ON, and press the Enter key. The Pwr Ref
annunciator should now be activated.

The reference oscillator is normally off. It is turned on automatically during

NOTE calibration and then turned back off when calibration is complete. Setting PWR
REF in the 53147A/148A/149A’s menu to ON turns the power reference
oscillator on, and it remains on until the PWR REF menu setting is returned to
OFF. When you calibrate the Power Meter with PWR REF set to ON, the power
reference oscillator remains on after calibration is complete.

18 Observe the reading on the Multimeter, and keep a record of this value as V1.
19 Disconnect the Multimeter’s negative test lead from the 432A Power Meter’s
VRF connector, and connect it to the 432A Power Meter’s chassis ground.
20 Observe the reading on the Multimeter, and keep a record of this value
as VCOMP.

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21 Calculate the output level of the 53147A/148A/149A’s power reference

oscillator (Prf ) using the following formula:

2 Vcomp ( V1 – V0 ) + V02 – V12

Prf =
4R (Calibration Factor)

Where:

Prf = Power reference oscillator output level

Vcomp = previously recorded value
V1 = previously recorded value
V0 = previously recorded value
R = previously recorded value
Calibration Factor = value for thermistor mount at 50 MHz (traceable to NIST)

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The following is an example showing how a calculation of the Power Reference

NOTE Output Level is performed:

R = 200 W
V0 = 170 μV or 170 x 10–6 V

V1 = 78,107 μV or 78,107 x 10–6 or .078 V

Vcomp = 5.1583 V

R = previously recorded value

Calibration Factor = 99.68%

2 Vcomp ( V1 – V0 ) + V02 – V12

Prf =
4R (Calibration Factor)

Note that V0 is eventually dropped out of the equation in the following steps,
because its value is very small (effectively zero).

2 (5.1583) (.078 – 0)2 + (.000170)2 – (0.78)

Prf =
4(200) (99.68%)

0.80469 – 0.00608 0.79861

= =
797.44 797.44

= 1.00147 mW

22 Use a non-metallic, slot-type adjustment tool to adjust the setting of R98 on

the main circuit board (see Figure 2-3) until Prf is between 0.988 mW and
1.012 mW. Turn the adjustment tool counter-clockwise to increase the power
level or clockwise to decrease the power level.

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DVM Calibration
The DVM calibration procedure is semi-automatic in that it is accomplished via
software embedded in the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A. A computer and an
RS-232 serial cable are required to access the calibration software.
Equipment Required
A computer with an RS-232 serial interface and terminal software
Keysight 53150-60215 RS-232 Serial Cable
Keysight 6613C or 6614C Precision DC Power Supply

To ensure that the results are valid, the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A and the
NOTE Keysight 6613C/6614C Precision DC Power Supply should be powered on for at
least 30 minutes prior to beginning the calibration procedure. This allows the
internal temperatures of the equipment to stabilize.

1 Press the Display DVM key on the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A.

2 Connect the DVM test leads to the DVM + and – connectors on the Keysight
53147A/148A/149A (red to + and black to –).
3 Connect the test prods to the + and – output connectors on the Keysight
6613C/6614C Precision DC Power Supply.
4 Set the 6613C/6614C Precision DC Power Supply to output exactly + 50.0 V.
5 Connect the Keysight 53150-60215 RS-232 Serial Cable between the
computer’s serial port (DB-25) and the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A’s serial
port (RJ-45).
6 Start the terminal software on the computer.
7 Send “!acq 60” from the terminal program to the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A
(be sure to type lowercase letters when typing “!acq 60”).
8 Press “5” on the computer to choose option 5 from the DMM Tests menu (see
Figure 2-8).

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*********************** DVM TESTS ***********************

Select one of the following DVM tests:

1. Measure Fz - Frequency in Zero Mode
2. Measure Fr - Frequency in Positive Reference Mode
3. Measure Fn - Frequency in Negative Reference Mode
4. Measure Fm - Frequency in Input mode
5. Calculate and Save Calibration Constant.
6. Measure Voltage
7. Set the Gate time: 10ms - 1000 ms.
8. Choose Gated mode
9. Choose Reciprocal mode
A. Choose Single Measurement mode.
B. Choose Continuous Measurement mode.
E. Exit DVM tests.

Choose one of the above? (1 - 9, E) 5

Figure 2-8 DVM Tests Main Menu

9 When the calibration program displays:

Apply 50.000 Volts Reference to the DVM. Ready? (y/n) y
type “y”.
10 When the calibration program displays:
Update from old 10974.12 to new 10974.1 Cal. Constant? (y/n) y
type “y” (the values in the display line above are simulated).
11 When the calibration program displays:
Apply –50.000 Volts Reference to the DVM. Ready? (y/n) y
12 Reverse the connection of the test prods in the + and – output connectors on
the Keysight 6613C/6614C Precision DC Power Supply (red to – output, black
to + output), or reverse the polarity of the power outputs.
13 Type “y”.
14 When the calibration program displays:
Update from old 10974.01 to new 10974.96 Cal. Constant? (y/n) y
type “y” (the values in the display line above are simulated).

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15 When the calibration program redisplays its menu (as shown in Figure 2-8),
type “e” to exit the program.
16 Close the terminal program and disconnect the serial cable from the computer
and the instrument.

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Pre-Troubleshooting Information
This section contains the following pertinent troubleshooting information:
– Safety Considerations
– Recommended Test Equipment
– Repair Considerations
– After Service Considerations
– Assembly Identification and Location

Safety Considerations
Although this instrument has been designed in accordance with international
safety standards, this guide contains information, cautions, and warnings which
must be followed to ensure safe operation and to retain the instrument in a safe
condition. Service instructions, and adjustment procedures requiring removal of
the instrument cover, are for use by service-trained personnel only. To avoid
dangerous electric shock, do not perform any servicing or make any adjustments
with the cover removed, unless qualified to do so.

BEFORE APPLYING AC POWER, THE INSTRUMENT AND ALL PROTECTIVE

WARNING EARTH TERMINALS, EXTENSION CORDS, AUTO TRANSFORMERS, AND
DEVICES CONNECTED TO THE INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO A
PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUNDED SOCKET.

ANY INTERRUPTION OF THE PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR INSIDE

OR OUTSIDE THE INSTRUMENT OR DISCONNECTION OF THE PROTECTIVE
EARTH TERMINAL WILL CAUSE A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD THAT COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. INTENTIONAL INTERRUPTION IS
PROHIBITED.

Any maintenance and repair of the opened instrument under voltage should be
avoided as much as possible and, if necessary, should be carried out only by a
skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved (for example, fire and electric
shock).

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Recommended Test Equipment

Test equipment recommended for testing and troubleshooting the Keysight
53147A/148A/149A is listed in Chapter 1, “Performance Tests - Verifying
Specifications”. Substitute equipment may be used if it meets or exceeds the
required characteristics listed in Table 1-1.

Repair Considerations
Electrostatic Discharge
Electronic components and assemblies in the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A can
be permanently degraded or damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use the
following precautions when servicing the instrument:
1 ENSURE that static-sensitive devices or assemblies are serviced at static-safe
work stations providing proper grounding for service personnel.
2 ENSURE that static-sensitive devices or assemblies are stored in static
shielding bags or containers.
3 DO NOT wear clothing subject to static-charge buildup, such as wool or
synthetic materials.
4 DO NOT handle components or assemblies in carpeted areas.
5 DO NOT remove an assembly or component from its static shielding protection
until you are ready to install it.
6 AVOID touching component leads. (Handle by packaging only.)

Surface Mount Repair

None of the assemblies in the instrument that use surface-mount components
can be repaired outside of authorized Keysight Service Centers. Any attempt to
repair these assemblies voids the Keysight factory warranty.

Disassembly and Reassembly Specifics

Refer to Chapter 3 of this guide, “Replacing Assemblies - Disassembly and
Reassembly” for complete disassembly and reassembly instructions, and Chapter
4, “Replaceable Parts” for an exploded view of the instrument’s parts.

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After Service Considerations

Product Safety Checks
The following safety checks must be performed after any troubleshooting and
repair procedures have been completed to ensure the safe operation of the
instrument.

THE RESISTANCE CHECKS DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING TEXT REQUIRE

WARNING THAT THE POWER CORD BE CONNECTED TO THE INSTRUMENT AND THAT
AC POWER BE DISCONNECTED. BE SURE THAT THE POWER CORD IS NOT
CONNECTED TO AN AC POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
SAFETY CHECKS.

1 VISUAL INSPECTION. Visually inspect the interior of the instrument

for any signs of abnormal internally generated heat, such as discolored printed
circuit boards or components, damaged insulation, or evidence
of arcing. Determine and remedy the cause of any such condition.
2 GROUND CONTINUITY TEST. Plug the power cord into the rear- panel power
receptacle. (DO NOT connect the instrument to AC power at this time.) Using a
suitable ohmmeter, check resistance from the instrument's metallic
connection (such as the rear panel or BNC ground collar) to the ground pin on
the power cord plug. The reading must be less than 1Ω. Flex the power cord
while making this measurement to determine whether intermittent
discontinuities exist.
3 Check any indicated front- or rear-panel ground terminals marked,
using the above procedure.
4 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST. Tie the line and neutral pins of the power
cord plug together. Measure the resistance from the instrument enclosure
(chassis) to the line and neutral pins of the power cord plug.
The minimum acceptable resistance is 2 MΩ. Replace any component which
results in a failure.

Product Performance Checks

After replacement of any functional assembly, perform the operational verification
test in Chapter 1 of this guide, “Performance Tests - Verifying Specifications”

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Assembly Identification and Location

The assembly number, name, and Keysight part number of each of the Keysight
53147A, 53148A, and 53149A assemblies are listed in Table 2-2. Figure 2-9
illustrates the replaceable assemblies in the Keysight 53147A/148A/149A.

Table 2-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Assembly Identification

Assembly Name Keysight Part No.
A1 Adapter (53149A only) 53152-80001
A2 Front Panel Assembly (53147A) 53147-60207
A2 Front Panel Assembly (53148A) 53148-60207
A2 Front Panel Assembly (53149A) 53149-60207
A3 Front Panel Power Switch Assembly (Power/Standby Switch) 53147-20203

A4 Battery Housing Assembly[a] 53150-00002

A5 DC/DC Converter PCB[a] 53150-60004

A6 Battery Switch Assembly[a] 53147-60223

A7 Battery[a] 53150-80010

A8 Battery Sled Assembly[a] 53150-00004

A9 Battery Cover Assembly 53150-00003

A10 Power Entry Module Assembly 53147-40007
A11 Rear Panel Assembly 53147-60219
A12 Cooling Fan Assembly 53147-80012
A13 Power Supply Assembly 0950-3299

[a] With Option 002 (Battery Option) only.

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A6
A7

A5 A8

A4 A9

A11

A3 A12

A13

A10

A2

A1

Figure 2-9 Replaceable Assembly Locations — Top Internal View

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Troubleshooting the Instrument

Power Supply Check

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT ON THE POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY.
WARNING ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.

1 Remove the power cord from the back of the instrument.

2 Remove the cover as described in Chapter 3.

The DC Power Supply Assembly is fused for safety reasons. It must be assumed
NOTE that, if the fuses are blown, the power supply has probably suffered damage and
has therefore become unreliable. If the power supply fails, it must be replaced,
even if the fuse in the power supply appears to be all that has failed.

3 Connect the instrument to the power source.

4 Connect the negative lead of a voltmeter to the chassis and measure each of
the voltages listed in Table 2-3 on Power Supply connectors TB1 and TB2 (see
Figure 2-10).

Pin 8

TB2 (DC Out)

Neutral
TB1 (AC In)
Pin 1
Line

Approx. location of R23

Figure 2-10 A4 DC Power Supply Test-Point Locations

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Table 2-3 lists A4 Power Supply's input and output voltages, the corresponding
wire color for each input and output, and the tolerances specified for these
voltages.

Table 2-3 A4 Power Supply Inputs and Outputs

Input/Output Vol tage Connector and Pin Designation Wire Color Tolerance

AC-input (neutral) 0 VAC[a] TB1, pin N blue —

AC-input (line in)

85 - 264 VAC[a] TB1, pin L brown —

–15.0 VDC @ 0.7 A max. TB2, pin 1 lavender ±3%

0.0 VDC (ground for –15 VDC) TB2, pin 2 brown —
N/A (unused) TB2, pin position 3 (no pin) N/A —
N/A (unused) TB2, pin 4
+15.0 VDC @ 2 A max. TB2, pin 5 blue ±5%
0.0 VDC (ground for +15 VDC) TB2, pin 6 brown —
+5.0 VDC @ 5A max. TP 13 (bottom of motherboard) red ±1%
0.0 VDC (ground for +5 VDC) TB2, pin 8 black —

[a] AC-input values are referenced to chassis ground.

Adjusting the +5 VDC Output

The +5 VDC output of the power supply is adjustable. If this voltage is found to be
outside of the tolerance range listed in Table 2-3, it can be adjusted using R23,
which is visible on the top surface of the power supply’s circuit board. When
adjusting the +5 VDC output, use a nonmetallic or insulated adjustment tool.

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Self-Test
The instrument performs a Self-Test procedure when it is powered on. The
Self-Test can also be invoked from the instrument’s Menu.

Running the Self Test

1 Disconnect all cables connected to the instrument’s front and rear signal
connectors.
2 Connect the power cord to the power input connector on the instrument’s rear
panel and to an appropriate power source.
3 Press and release the Power button on the front panel.
4 Observe the front-panel display and note any error messages displayed.
5 When CH 2 NO SIGNAL is displayed, press and release the Shift key,
and then press and release the Menu key.
6 Press the up-arrow key or the down-arrow key repeatedly until DO SELF TEST
is displayed, and then press and release the Enter key.
7 Observe the front-panel display and note any error messages displayed.

Self Test Error Messages

Table 2-4 lists and describes messages that are generated by the instrument
during Self-Test to indicate whether a component passed or failed its test. These
messages are sent via the RS-232 serial output only—they do not appear on the
instrument’s front-panel display.

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Table 2-4 Self-Test Messages

Message Description
ROM TEST FAIL ROM failed read test.
ROM TEST OK ROM passed read test.
RAM DATA LINES OK RAM data lines passed test.
RAM DATA ERROR RAM data lines failed test.
RAM ADDR LINES OK RAM address lines passed test.
RAM ADDR ERROR RAM address lines failed test.
RAM TEST OK RAM tests completed with no errors detected.
The configuration data saved in EEPROM memory
EEPROM FAIL - CONFIGURATION DATA
is defective.
ROM FAIL; Computed checkbyte does not match The checksum of the ROM data does not match the
the value stored in EEPROM. value stored in EEPROM.
EEPROM FAIL - CONFIGURATION DATA; Needs to The EEPROM org code does not verify with current
be (re)initialized. revision of ROM code.
The checksum of the EEPROM power-calibration
EEPROM FAIL - POWER CAL DATA; Using default
table is bad. Factory default calibration data will be
data
used.
The checksum of the user settings stored in
EEPROM FAIL - SAVED SETTINGS; Using default
EEPROM is bad. Factory default settings will
data
be used.
EEPROM FAIL - SAVED SETTINGS; Invalid EEPROM The checksum of one set of user settings (1 – 9)
SAV n Data. stored in EEPROM is bad.
GPIB FAIL; Conf. Test The GPIB hardware failed its confidence test.

Table 2-5 and Table 2-6 list and describe the messages that are generated by the
instrument during Self-Test or during operation to indicate that a problem has
been detected. These messages are displayed on the instrument’s front-panel
display and are also sent via the RS-232 serial output (in many cases, the exact
message text that is displayed on the front panel is a condensed form of the
message that is sent via RS-232).

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Table 2-5 Front Panel Display Error Messages

Message Description
12V FAIL The +12 VDC output from the power supply is not within specifications.
–12V FAIL The –12 VDC output from the power supply is not within specifications.
–5V FAIL The –5 VDC output from the power supply is not within specifications.
ADC FAIL Failure detected in the ADC.
PATH FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 1 signal path.
THRS FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 1 threshold circuit.
THRS FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 2 RF threshold circuit.
THRS THRU Failure detected in the Channel 2 through-path threshold circuit.
THRS HET Failure detected in the Channel 2 heterodyne-path threshold circuit.
EEP WRT FAIL Failure detected while writing to EEPROM.
FPANEL FAIL The front panel or its interconnecting cable is defective or not properly connected.
FPGA FAIL Failure detected in the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).
GPIB FAIL Failure detected in the GPIB hardware.
HET PATH FAIL Failure detected in the heterodyne-path circuit.
IIC FAIL An attempt to write to the LCD display failed.
INSTCFG FAIL The instrument’s configuration data is missing or has become corrupted.
OVERTEMP The instrument’s internal temperature is above the acceptable limit.
PWR CAL FAIL The instrument’s power-calibration data is missing or corrupted.
PWR CKT FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 2 power-measurement circuit.
RAM FAIL Failure detected in RAM.
ROM FAIL Failure detected in ROM.
SAV SET FAIL One or more of the sets of user settings is missing or is corrupted.
SERVICE FAIL The instrument’s service data is missing or has become corrupted.
THRU FAIL Failure detected in the through-path circuit of Channel 2.
VCO/CNT FAIL Failure detected in the VCO or the Count Chain.

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Table 2-6 RS-232 Error Messages

Message Description
12V FAIL The +12 VDC output from the power supply is not within specifications.
–12V FAIL The –12 VDC output from the power supply is not within specifications.
–5V FAIL The –5 VDC output from the power supply is not within specifications.
ADC FAIL Failure detected in the ADC.
B1 SIGNAL PATH FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 1 signal path.
B1 THRESHOLD FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 1 threshold circuit.
B2 RF THRESHOLD FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 2 RF threshold circuit.
B2 THROUGH-PATH
Failure detected in the Channel 2 through-path threshold circuit.
THRESHOLD FAIL
B2 HETERODYNE PATH
Failure detected in the Channel 2 heterodyne-path threshold circuit.
THRESHOLD FAIL
EEPROM FAIL - WRITE Failure detected while writing to EEPROM.
FRONT PANEL FAIL The front panel or its interconnecting cable are defective or not properly connected.
FPGA FAIL Failure detected in the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).
GPIB FAIL Failure detected in the GPIB hardware.
HETERODYNE
Failure detected in the heterodyne-path circuit.
PATH FAIL
IIC FAIL An attempt to write to the LCD display failed.
INSTCFG FAIL The instrument’s configuration data is missing or corrupted.
OVER TEMPERATURE The instrument’s internal temperature is above the limit.
PWR CAL FAIL The instrument’s power-calibration data is missing or corrupted.
POWER METER FAIL Failure detected in the Channel 2 power-measurement circuit.
RAM FAIL Failure detected in RAM.
ROM FAIL Failure detected in ROM.
SAV SET FAIL One or more of the sets of user settings is missing corrupted.
SERVICE FAIL The instrument’s service data is missing or corrupted.

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Table 2-6 RS-232 Error Messages (continued)

Message Description
THRU PATH FAIL Failure detected in the through-path circuit of Channel 2.
VCO/COUNT CHAIN FAIL Failure detected in the VCO or the Count Chain.

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Disassembly and
Reassembly
Introduction 90
Tools Required 91
Do This First 92
Removing the Bumpers 93
Removing the Handle 94
Removing the Bumper Retainers 95
Removing the Shroud 96
Removing the Front Panel Assembly 98
Removing the Rear Panel Assembly 101
Removing the Cooling Fan 103
Removing the Power Supply 104

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Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for removing major assemblies in the Keysight
53147A/148A/149A. To install an assembly, apply the removal instructions in
reverse.
The following disassembly and repair procedures are provided:
– “Removing the Bumpers” pg. 93
– “Removing the Handle” pg. 94
– “Removing the Bumper Retainers” pg. 95
– “Removing the Shroud” pg. 96
– “Removing the Front Panel Assembly” pg. 98
– “Removing the Rear Panel Assembly” pg. 101
– “Removing the Cooling Fan” pg. 103
– “Removing the Power Supply” pg. 104

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT ON THE POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY.

WARNING DISCONNECT THE INSTRUMENT FROM THE POWER SOURCE, AND WAIT AT
LEAST SIX MINUTES BEFORE WORKING INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT.

Do not replace assemblies when the instrument is operating to prevent

CAUTION damage to components.

Unless otherwise stated, directional referents in the procedures in this chapter

NOTE are accurate when viewing the instrument from the front.

Part numbers for all replaceable parts and assemblies are provided in Chapter 4,
“Replaceable Parts”.

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Tools Required
The following tools are required for the removal/replacement procedures in this
chapter:
– #1 Phillips screwdriver
– #2 Phillips screwdriver
– TORX® 15 (T15) hand screwdriver
– 1/4-inch open-end or box wrench
– 1/4-inch nut driver
– 5/16-inch nut driver
– 7 mm nut driver
– Needle-nose pliers

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Do This First
Perform the following steps before beginning any of the removal and replacement
procedures:
1 If the instrument is on, press and release the POWER button on the
front panel.
2 Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC input socket on the rear panel.
3 If the instrument has the Battery Option (002) installed, remove the battery
sled, and disconnect any DC input cable from the EXT DC connector on the
rear panel.

While most of the hardware used in the instrument is SAE, the six
CAUTION TORX screws that attach the handle mounts to the instrument are metric. To
avoid damage to the threaded holes in the chassis that handle mount screws
fit in, be sure to use the correct screws.

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Removing the Bumpers

Use the following procedure to remove the front and rear protective bumpers:
1 Remove the rear bumper by lifting the inner edge of the bumper away from the
shroud near one corner at the top and one side and pulling that corner away
from the instrument. Repeat the process with the remaining corners until the
bumper is free of the instrument.

Main Power Reference 10 MHz Auxiliary

20 GHz Counter/Power Meter/DVM
GHz MHz kHz Hz Counter/ Power Meter/ DVM
POWER METER
COUNTER
In or Out
POWER
Ch 12 Counter CHANNEL 1

Rel Freq
Offset dB Ext Rel Hold Power 10 Hz to 125 MHz
Avg On dBm Rate Rmt SRQ Meter OUTPUT
Watts
Rel Pwr mW
uW
Error 1M:
Standby Offset % Shift DVM

MODIFY POWER METER
DVM
!

!
DAMAGE
Menu
Freq
Offset
Cal
Factor
Pwr
Offset dBm/W + Power Ref.
1.00mW 50MHz
+30 dBm
AC POWER FUSE
Reset/ Resol Freq Avg Display Zero 90-130 VAC 50/60/400 Hz 1.5A T OPTIONS
Local Power
COUNTER
190-230 VAC 50/60 Hz 250V 001 Oven Time Base
CHANNEL 2
002 Battery
On/Off Rate Rel Pwr Store INPUT
50MHz to 26.5 GHz
Shift Clear +/- Enter Offset
On/Off
Cal – Do NOT Exceed
Sensor Max Power
DAMAGE
+27 dBm RS-232 GPIB
50:

COUNTER

Gate

Chan Offset Rel Freq Display DAMAGE

Select On/Off DVM ±60 VDC
To avoid electrical shock: No user serviceable parts inside. This unit must be earth grounded. Made in U.S.A.
WARNING: Do not remove covers. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. of domestic and foreign content

Figure 3-1 Removing the Bumpers

2 Use the same procedure (as in Step 1) to remove the front bumper.

The bumpers can be used to support and protect the instrument after the shroud
NOTE is removed. Place both bumpers on their inner edges on your work surface, and
then place the instrument on top of them. The rear bumper can also serve as a
holder for the instrument (once the bumper retainers are removed) when you
need to position it upright on either end.

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Removing the Handle

Use the following procedure to remove the carrying handle:
1 Remove the front bumper (see “Removing the Bumpers” on page 93).
2 Stand the instrument on end on its back bumper.
3 Position the handle so that it is against the top surface of the shroud
(see Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2 Removing the Handle

4 Use a T15 TORX screwdriver to remove two of the 8-32 x 1/4-inch handle
mounting screws (remove the two screws that are closest to the back of
the instrument).
5 Repeat Step 4 for the other handle mount.
6 While holding the handle to support it, remove the remaining two screws (one
on each handle mount).
7 Remove the handle.

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Removing the Bumper Retainers

Use the following procedure to remove the bumper retainers:
1 Remove the front and rear bumpers (see “Removing the Bumpers” on page
93).
2 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4-40 x 7/16-inch flathead
machine screws that attach each bumper retainer to the chassis (see
Figure 3-3).

Figure 3-3 Removing the Bumper Retainers

3 Repeat Step 2 for each bumper retainer you need to remove.

When the all of the bumper-retainer screws and the handle are removed, the
CAUTION shroud is not attached to the chassis. Exercise caution when moving the
instrument in this condition to prevent the chassis from sliding out of the
shroud. If you do not intend to remove the shroud, insert the bumper retainer
screws in the holes they were removed from (the holes are countersunk to
accept the screws, and the screws can safely be inserted fully into the
holes).

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Removing the Shroud

Use the following procedure to remove the shroud:

WHEN THE SHROUD IS REMOVED FROM THE COUNTER, DANGEROUS LINE

WARNING VOLTAGES THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY ARE EXPOSED. ALWAYS
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING THE SHROUD.

1 Remove all detachable connector fittings and/or adapters from the connectors
on the instrument’s front panel.
2 Remove the front and rear bumpers (see “Removing the Bumpers” on page
93).

The bumpers can be used to support and protect the instrument after the shroud
NOTE is removed. Place both bumpers on their inner edges on your work surface, and
then place the instrument on top of them. The rear bumper can also serve as a
holder for the instrument (once the bumper retainers are removed) when you
need to position it upright on either end.

3 Remove the handle (see “Removing the Handle” on page 94).

4 Remove the four bumper retainers from the front end of the instrument (see
Figure 3-3 and “Removing the Bumper Retainers” on page 95).
5 Remove the six bumper retainers at the rear end of the chassis.

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6 Slide the shroud off the chassis to the rear (see Figure 3-4), and place it aside
(if the shroud does not slide easily off the chassis, press on the rear panel with
one hand while pulling the shroud with the other hand).

Figure 3-4 Removing the Shroud

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Removing the Front Panel Assembly

Use the following procedure to remove the front panel assembly:
1 Remove the shroud (see “Removing the Shroud” on page 96).
2 Use a 5/16-inch wrench to loosen the nut that attaches the Power Meter
output cable to the back of the Power Meter OUTPUT connector on the front
panel assembly.
3 Disconnect the Power Meter output cable from the back of the Power Meter
OUTPUT connector.
4 Disengage the Power Meter output cable from the cable clamp on the chassis
floor near the right front corner of the chassis.
5 Disconnect the Power Meter input cable from J22, which is accessible through
the rectangular opening in the chassis floor near the right-front corner of the
chassis.
6 Disengage the Power Meter input cable from the cable clamp on the chassis
floor near the right front corner of the chassis.
7 Disconnect the Power Meter INPUT connector’s ground wire (black) from the
ground lug on the chassis floor.
8 Disconnect the Channel 1 input cable from J15, which is accessible through a
hole in the chassis floor that is at the front of the chassis, behind the Chan
Select key.
9 Disconnect the DVM input connector from J23, which is accessible through
the square hole in the chassis floor approximately 1/3 of the way back from the
front panel in line with the Display DVM key.
10 Use a microwave torque wrench to partially loosen the nut that connects the
Channel 2 input connector to the sampler on the main circuit board.

Do not attempt to fully loosen the nut at this time. As soon as the nut turns
CAUTION freely, stop turning it, and proceed to the next step.

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11 Remove the two 6-32 x ¼ flathead machine screws from the countersunk
holes at the top-front corners of the chassis (see Figure 3-5).

Figure 3-5 Removing the Front Panel Assembly

12 Remove the five 4-40 x ¼-inch flathead machine screws that attach the
front-panel assembly to the bottom of the chassis.
13 Remove the two 6-32 x ¼-inch flathead machine screws from the countersunk
holes at each side of the front the end of the chassis.
14 While holding the front panel assembly with one hand, use the fingers of your
other hand to continue to loosen the nut on the Channel 2 input connector.
Gently pull the front panel assembly away from the chassis as you loosen the
nut until the front panel assembly is completely disconnected.

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When reattaching the front panel assembly, reverse the procedure above.
CAUTION You must use a microwave torque wrench to tighten the nut that attaches
the Channel 2 input connector to the sampler. Using any other tool to
tighten the coupling nut will damage the connector, the sampler, or both.

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Removing the Rear Panel Assembly

Use the following procedure to remove the rear panel assembly:
1 Remove the shroud (see “Removing the Shroud” on page 96).
2 If the Battery Option is not installed, remove the four 4-40 self-locking hex
nuts that attach the battery opening cover to the rear panel (these nuts are
accessible from inside the chassis). Remove the battery opening cover, and
skip to Step 5.
3 If the Battery Option is installed, remove the battery sled from the Counter (for
instructions on removing the battery sled, see Appendix C of the Keysight
53147A/148A/149A Operating Guide).
4 If the Battery Option is installed, remove the four 4-40 x 3/16-inch
self-locking flathead machine screws that attach the rear panel assembly to
the Battery Option chassis as shown in Figure 3-6 (two screws on each side of
the opening).

Main Power Reference 10 MHz Auxiliary

Counter/ Power Meter/ DVM
In or Out

Battery

! !
Battery
Rear panel AC POWER
90-130 VAC 50/60/400 Hz
190-230 VAC 50/60 Hz
FUSE
1.5A T
250V
OPTIONS
001 Oven Time Base option Rear panel
screws 002 Battery

screws Battery
Charging
screws
RS-232 GPIB EXT DC
11 to 18 VDC
+

To avoid electrical shock: No user serviceable parts inside. This unit must be earth grounded. Made in U.S.A.
WARNING: Do not remove covers. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. of domestic and foreign content

Rear panel screws

Figure 3-6 Rear Panel Assembly Screws

5 Remove the nine 4-40 x 3/16-inch self-locking flathead machine screws that
attach the rear panel assembly to the chassis (see Figure 3-6).

The screw in the lower-left corner of the rear panel assembly (as viewed from the
NOTE rear of the Counter) may be covered by the serial-number sticker. If it is,
carefully cut away the lower-left corner of the sticker to expose the screw head.

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6 Disconnect the external-reference input/output cable (coaxial) from connector

J8 on the main board. J8 is directly under the back edge of the power supply
near the chassis wall.
7 A two-wire AC-input cable (brown and blue wires) runs between the AC input
module on the rear-panel assembly and the connector that is accessible
through the cutout in the front of the power supply enclosure (TB1).
Disconnect this cable from the power supply.
8 If the Battery Option is installed, there is a two-wire cable (brown and white
wires) that runs between the AC input module on the rear panel assembly and
connector J3 on the Battery Option circuit board (J3 is the third connector
from the back edge of the board). Disconnect this cable from J3 on the Battery
Option circuit board.
9 Use a 5/16-inch nut driver to remove the self-locking hex nut that attaches the
rear panel assembly grounding wire (green/yellow) to the right wall of the
chassis. Slide the grounding lug off the welded stud on the chassis wall, and
thread the lock nut back onto the stud a few turns until it is finger-tight.
10 Use a 7 mm nut driver to remove the two hex standoff screws that attach the
GPIB connector to the rear panel assembly.

AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS IF THE COUNTER IS OPERATED

WARNING WITH THE REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY GROUNDING WIRE NOT PROPERLY
CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT, NEVER OPERATE THE COUNTER UNLESS
THIS GROUND WIRE IS SECURELY CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS WALL
AND THE REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY.

11 Carefully pull the rear panel assembly away from the back end of the chassis.
Guide the cables that remain attached to the rear panel assembly as you
remove it to prevent them from catching on other cables or other components
of the Counter.

When reinstalling the rear panel assembly, position it carefully to avoid

CAUTION damage to the Battery Charging LED, the serial-port connector (RJ-12), the
GPIB connector, and the main board. If these components are not correctly
aligned with the openings in the back panel, they may be damaged.

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Removing the Cooling Fan

Use the following procedure to remove the cooling fan:
1 Remove the shroud (see “Removing the Shroud” on page 96).
2 Disconnect the two-wire cooling-fan power cable (blue and red wires) from
J16 on the main board. J16 is the connector that is closest to the rear panel
assembly near the right chassis wall and behind the power supply (directly
under the fan).
3 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and a 1/4-inch wrench or nut driver to remove
the four 4-40 x 1-inch panhead machine screws and 1/4-inch self-locking hex
nuts that attach the cooling fan to the chassis (see Figure 3-7).

Figure 3-7 Cooling Fan Screws

4 While removing the cooling fan from the chassis, guide the cable to be sure it
does not catch on other cables or other components of the instrument.

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Removing the Power Supply

Use the following procedure to remove the power-supply:
1 Remove the shroud (see “Removing the Shroud” on page 96).
2 Place the rear bumper face-down on your work surface (the portion of the
bumper that normally fits around the end of the instrument should be facing
up).
3 Carefully position the instrument on end with the front panel inserted into the
bumper.
4 Disconnect the two power-supply connectors (one at the front and one at the
rear of the power supply).
5 While holding the power supply in position, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to
remove the four countersunk flathead screws that fasten the power supply to
the side wall of the chassis (see Figure 3-8).

Figure 3-8 Removing the Power Supply

6 Remove the power supply.

7 Install the replacement power supply by reversing the instructions in Steps 1
through 6.

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8 Turn the instrument on, and perform the “Power Supply Check” procedure on
page 81.
9 If necessary, adjust the +5 VDC output of the power supply using the
procedure titled “Adjusting the +5 VDC Output” on page 82.
10 Reassemble the instrument.

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Introduction 108
Replaceable Parts 109
How To Order A Part 110
Parts Identification 112

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Introduction
This chapter contains parts-ordering information for the Keysight 553147A/148A/
149A Counter. Table 4-1 lists the reference designations used in the parts list and
throughout this guide, Table 4-2 lists all replaceable assemblies and parts.
Figure 4-1 is an exploded view of the Keysight 553147A/148A/149A’s internal
parts, Figure 4-2 is an exploded view of the cabinet and other external parts, and
Figure 4-3 is a top view of the chassis with the shroud removed. These illustrations
are provided to help you locate and identify parts.

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Replaceable Parts
Table 4-2 contains a list of replaceable parts that is organized as follows:
1 Electrical assemblies in alphanumeric order by reference designation.
2 Chassis-mounted electrical parts in alphanumeric order by reference
designation.
3 Chassis-mounted mechanical parts in alphanumeric order by reference
designation.
The information given for each part consists of the following:
1 Reference designation.
2 Keysight part number.
3 The quantity (QTY) of the part used in the instrument (field-replaceable items
only).
4 Description of the part.
5 Typical manufacturer's part number for the part (when available).

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How To Order A Part

Keysight Technologies wants to keep your parts ordering process as simple and
efficient as possible. To order parts, perform the following steps:
1 Identify the part and the quantity you need.
2 Determine the ordering method to be used, and contact Keysight.
If the part you need is not identified in this chapter, you can call Keysight for
help (see the following section titled “Contacting Keysight Technologies”).
Please have the following information available when you contact Keysight for
help:
– Instrument Model Number (example, “Keysight 53148A”).
– Complete instrument Serial Number (example, “1234A56789”). Information
about where to find the serial number is provided in the Preface portion of
this guide in the section titled “How to Use This Guide.”
– Description of the part(s) and its use.
– Quantity of the part(s) required.

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Contacting Keysight Technologies

Depending on where you are in the world, there are one or more ways to obtain
parts or parts information from Keysight Technologies contact your local Keysight
Technologies sales office.
– Within the United States, we encourage you to order replacement parts or
request parts information directly by telephone or mail from Keysight using the
telephone numbers or address listed on the next page. You can also contact
your local Keysight sales office. Keysight sales offices are listed near the back
of this guide.
By Telephone:
– For Parts Ordering, use our toll-free number, (800) 227-8164,
Monday through Friday (except Holidays), 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Pacific Time).
– For Parts Identification Assistance, call us at (916) 783-0804.
Our Parts Identification hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Pacific Time) on Monday through Thursday and from
6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Friday.
For Mail Correspondence, please use the address below:
Keysight Technologies
P.O. Box 1145
Roseville, CA 95661-1145

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Parts Identification
To identify the part(s) you need, refer to the exploded views in Figure 4-1 and
Figure 4-2 and the top view of the chassis in Figure 4-3.
When ordering from Keysight Technologies, the important numbers to note from
the Parts List are the Keysight Part Number and the quantity of the part(s) you
need.

Reference Designations
Table 4-1 lists the reference designations used in the parts lists.

Table 4-1 Reference Designations

A = assembly P/0 = part of
H = hardware S = switch
J = electrical connector T = transformer
(stationary portion); jack TP = test point
MP = miscellaneous mechanical part U = integrated circuit; microcircuit
P = electrical connector W = cable; transmission path; wire
(movable portion); plug

Cabinet Parts and Hardware

To locate and identify cabinet and external parts and mounting hardware, refer to
Figure 4-2 (internal parts and mounting hardware are shown in Figure 4-1). These
figures provide different views of the instrument, with the parts identified by
reference designations; the reference designations correspond with the ones in
Table 4-2.

Accessories and Miscellaneous Items

Table 4-3 lists all of the accessories available for the Counter and also
lists some other miscellaneous items, such as power cords, rack mounts, and
manuals.

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H3, H4 A6
A7

H6

H1
H5

H7
A5 H1 A8
H7
H5 A9

A4 H5 H8
H1
H10 H9
A11
H3
H5
H4 H9
H3 H5
A3 A12 H1
H12
H11

A13

A10

H2 H13
W1

MP1 H2

A2 W2
H2

H1
A1
H1

Figure 4-1 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Exploded View — Internal Parts

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MP6
H14
H14
MP4
H14 H14
MP5
MP4

H14
MP2
MP4

MP3 H14
H14

MP4
MP4
H14
H14

H15
MP7
Figure 4-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Exploded View — Cabinet and
External Parts

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W2

A10
W4
W5
P/O A6 W7
W6
W3 W4
W7

W1
W7
W6
W5

A13
W4

W3 W8

W9
W3

W10 W9
Figure 4-3 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Top View

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Table 4-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Replaceable Parts

Reference Keysight Mfr. Part
Designation Part Number Qty. Description Number

A1 53152-80001 1 ADAPTER, 2.92 mm FEMALE 1 2610181-00

A2 (53147A) 53147-60207 1 PANEL ASSY, FRONT (53147A) 2011509-01

A2 (53148A) 53148-60207 1 PANEL ASSY, FRONT (53148A) 2011510-01
A2 (53149A) 53149-60207 1 PANEL ASSY, FRONT (53149A) 2011511-01
A3 53147-20203 1 SWITCH ASSY, FRONT PANEL POWER 4540015-00

A4 53150-00002 1 HOUSING ASSY, BATTERY 2 5211156-01

A5 53150-60004 1 DC/DC CONVERTER PCB 2 2020543-04

A6 53147-60223 1 SWITCH ASSY, BATTERY 2 2041107-01

A7 53150-80010 2 BATTERY, LEAD-ACID, RECHARGEABLE 2 5000410-00

A8 53150-00004 1 SLED ASSY, BATTERY 2 5218025-01

A9 53150-00003 1 COVER, BATTERY OPENING 3 5218019-01

A10 53147-40007 1 POWER ENTRY MODULE ASSY. 2011513-01

A11 53147-60219 1 PANEL ASSY, REAR 5218104-01
A12 53147-80012 1 FAN, COOLING 2011514-01
A13 0950-3299 1 POWER SUPPLY ASSY, 45 W 2011156-01

H1 2200-0165 18 4 SCREW, FLATHEAD, SELF-LOCKING, 4-40x1/4 5140004-04

H2 2360-0192 10 SCREW, FLATHEAD, 6-32x1/4 5144006-04

H3 2190-0004 6 WASHER, LOCK, #4 (USE WITH H4) —
H4 2200-0139 6 SCREW, PANHEAD, 4-40x5/16 5174004-04

H5 0590-0076 10 NUT, HEX, SELF-LOCKING, 4-40 4 5184004-40

1 53149A only
2 With Option 002 only
3 Without Option 002
4 Qty. = 8 without Option 002
5 Part of A10, in Counters without Option 002, this harness is used in place of W6 and W7.

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Table 4-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Replaceable Parts (continued)

Reference Keysight Mfr. Part
Designation Part Number Qty. Description Number

H6 1390-0832 2 SCREW, KNURLED HEAD, CAPTIVE, W/WASHER 2 5110101-00

H7 1390-0473 2 WASHER, RETAINING (USE WITH H6) 2 5000420-00

H8 0380-0643 2 SCREW, HEX STANDOFF, 6-32 —

H9 2190-0007 2 WASHER, LOCK, #6 —
H10 6960-0045 1 HOLE PLUG, REAR PANEL 5000246-00
H11 3050-0010 1 WASHER, FLAT, #6 —
H12 0590-0157 1 NUT, HEX, SELF-LOCKING, 6-32 5000046-00
H13 2200-0155 4 SCREW, PANHEAD, 4-40x1 5120004-16
H14 2200-0143 20 SCREW, FLATHEAD, 4-40x3/8 5174004-04
H15 0515-1101 6 SCREW, TORX, FLATHEAD, m4x8 5138007-01
MP1 53150-40008 1 SWITCH CAP, FRONT PANEL POWER 5230012-00
MP2 53147-40001 1 BUMPER, FRONT 5230016-01
MP3 53147-40005 2 MOUNT, HANDLE 5230015-01
MP4 53147-40010 10 RETAINER, BUMPER 5230018-01
MP5 53147-00001 1 SHROUD 5218106-01
MP6 53147-40002 1 BUMPER, REAR 5230017-01
MP7 53147-40013 1 HANDLE ASSY. 2011508-01
MP8 53147-40011 1 JACK, BANANA, RED, DVM INPUT 2640038-01
MP9 53147-40012 1 JACK, BANANA, BLACK, DVM INPUT 2640039-01
W1 53150-60210 1 CABLE ASSY, COAXIAL, 10 MHz I/O 2041086-02
W2 53147-60224 1 CABLE ASSY, HARNESS, OUTPUT, DC SUPPLY 2041083-01
1 53149A only
2 With Option 002 only
3 Without Option 002
4 Qty. = 8 without Option 002
5 Part of A10, in Counters without Option 002, this harness is used in place of W6 and W7.

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Table 4-2 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Replaceable Parts (continued)

Reference Keysight Mfr. Part
Designation Part Number Qty. Description Number
W3 53147-60221 1 CABLE ASSY, COAXIAL, OUTPUT, POWER REFERENCE 5450030-01

W4 53150-60213 1 CABLE ASSY, RIBBON, STATUS INTERFACE 2 2041092-01

W5 53150-60208 1 CABLE ASSY, HARNESS, INTERCONNECT, BATTERY 2 2041088-01

W6 53150-60212 1 CABLE ASSY, HARNESS, RETURN 2 2041087-02

W7 53150-60211 1 CABLE ASSY, HARNESS, INTERCONNECT 2 2041087-01

— — 1 CABLE ASSY, HARNESS, INTERCONNECT 5 2041082-01

W8 53147-60222 1 CABLE ASSY, HARNESS, INPUT, DVM 2041108-01

W9 53150-60216 1 CABLE ASSY, COAXIAL, INPUT, BAND 1 2041086-01
W10 53147-60220 1 CABLE ASSY, RIBBON, INPUT, POWER METER 5450031-01
1 53149A only
2 With Option 002 only
3 Without Option 002
4 Qty. = 8 without Option 002
5 Part of A10, in Counters without Option 002, this harness is used in place of W6 and W7.

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Table 4-3 Keysight 53147A/148A/149A Accessories and Miscellaneous Items

Description Keysight Part Number
BATTERY 12 V 53150-80010
CABLE ASSY, EXT. DC POWER 53150-60214
GPIB CABLES 10833A/B/C/D
TEST LEAD KIT, DVM 34132-37904
CABLE ASSY, POWER (AUSTRALIA) 8120-0696
CABLE ASSY, POWER (CANADA) 8120-1692
CABLE ASSY, POWER (DENMARK) 8120-2957
CABLE ASSY, POWER (ENGLAND) 8120-1703
CABLE ASSY, POWER (GERMANY) 8120-2296
CABLE ASSY, POWER (JAPAN) 8120-4754
CABLE ASSY, POWER (S. AFRICA) 8120-4600
CABLE ASSY, POWER (USA) 8120-1521
CABLE ASSY, RS-232, DB-25/RJ-12 53150-60215
CARRYING CASE, SOFT 53147-80016
CHARGER, BATTERY, 115 V (INCLUDES AUTOMOTIVE POWER ADAPTER) 53150-60217
CHARGER, BATTERY, 230 V (INCLUDES AUTOMOTIVE POWER ADAPTER) 53150-60218
FUSE 1.0 A 250 V TD 2110-0007
GUIDE, OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING 53147-90009
GUIDE, ASSEMBLY-LEVEL SERVICE 53147-90010
RACK MOUNT KIT 53147-67001

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Introduction 122

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Introduction
As of the current edition of this guide (Edition 3, November 1, 2017), this chapter
does not contain any information for adapting this guide to apply to older
instruments.
As engineering changes are made, newer instruments may have higher serial
prefix numbers than the ones shown on the title page of this guide. These
instruments may be supplied with a Manual Updating Changes package
containing the required information, or they may be supplied with newer editions
of this guide that contain information about adapting that edition of this guide to
older instruments.
If a Manual Updating Changes package is included with your Counter, modify
existing guide information or replace the affected pages as directed in the pages
of the Manual Updating Changes package. For additional information, contact the
nearest Keysight Sales and Support Office.

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6 Specifications
For the specifications and characteristics of the 53147A/148A/149A Microwave
Frequency Counter/Power Meter/DVM, refer to the datasheet at
http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5988-0300EN.pdf

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Rack Mounting the Instrument

You can mount the Keysight 53147A, 53148A, and 53149A in a standard 19-inch
rack using the optional Rack Mounting Kit (53147-67001) available from Keysight:
To rack-mount the instrument, you must first remove the front bumper, the front
bumper retainers, and the carrying handle. Use the following procedure to
prepare the instrument for rack-mounting:

Unlike the hardware used elsewhere in this instrument, all hardware used to
NOTE attach the handle pivots and the rack mounts to the instrument
is metric.

1 Remove the front bumper by lifting the inner edge of the bumper away from
the shroud near one corner at the top and one side and pulling that corner
away from the instrument. Repeat the process with the remaining corners until
the bumper is free of the instrument.

Main Power Reference 10 MHz Auxiliary

20 GHz Counter/Power Meter/DVM
GHz MHz kHz Hz Counter/ Power Meter/ DVM
POWER METER
COUNTER
In or Out
POWER
Ch 12 Counter CHANNEL 1

Rel Freq
Offset dB Ext Rel Hold Power 10 Hz to 125 MHz
Avg On dBm Rate Rmt SRQ Meter OUTPUT
Watts
Rel Pwr mW
uW
Error 1M:
Standby Offset % Shift DVM

MODIFY POWER METER
DVM
!

!
DAMAGE
Menu
Freq
Offset
Cal
Factor
Pwr
Offset dBm/W + Power Ref.
1.00mW 50MHz
+30 dBm
AC POWER FUSE
Reset/ Resol Freq Avg Display Zero 90-130 VAC 50/60/400 Hz 1.5A T OPTIONS
Local Power
COUNTER
190-230 VAC 50/60 Hz 250V 001 Oven Time Base
CHANNEL 2
002 Battery
On/Off Rate Rel Pwr Store INPUT
50MHz to 26.5 GHz
Shift Clear +/- Enter Offset
On/Off
Cal – Do NOT Exceed
Sensor Max Power
DAMAGE
+27 dBm RS-232 GPIB
50:

COUNTER

Gate

Chan Offset Rel Freq Display DAMAGE

Select On/Off DVM ±60 VDC
To avoid electrical shock: No user serviceable parts inside. This unit must be earth grounded. Made in U.S.A.
WARNING: Do not remove covers. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. of domestic and foreign content

2 Pull out on both sides of the handle at the handle pivots, and rotate the handle
towards the top of the instrument until the handle is touching the top of the
shroud.
3 Use a T15 Torx™ tool to remove the three screws that attach each of the
handle pivots to the sides of the instrument, and remove the handle.
4 Use a #1 Phillips™ screwdriver to remove the two screws that attach each of
the front bumper retainers to the top and bottom of the instrument (there are
four front bumper retainers—two each on the top and bottom).

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5 Position the rack-mount panel (53147-60211) on the front of the instrument so

that the four holes in the top and bottom of the rack-mount panel are aligned
with the four threaded holes in the top and bottom of the instrument (the holes
that were used to mount the front bumper retainers).

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6 Insert the eight 3/8-inch x 4-40, pan-head Phillips screws (2) supplied in the
Rack Mount Kit through the holes in the top and bottom of the rack-mount
panel into the threaded holes in the top and bottom of the instrument. Start
the screws, but do not tighten them at this time.

2 1

3, 4

2
3, 4
1

7 Insert the six 10mm long, 4 mm x .7, pan-head Torx screws (1) supplied in the
Rack Mount Kit through the holes in the side flanges of the rack-mount panel
and tighten them fully.
8 Tighten the eight screws you inserted in Step 6.

You can use angle brackets to help support the instrument in the rack and to
NOTE make it easier to mount the instrument.

9 Place the four Nylon washers supplied in the Rack Mount Kit over the four
10-32 screws (3, 4).
10 Inspect the holes in the rack to determine if they are threaded. If the holes are
threaded, skip Step 11.

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11 Insert the four sheet-metal U-nuts provided in the Rack Mount Kit in the rack
flange behind the four holes you intend to use to mount the instrument.
12 While holding the instrument in position in the rack, insert one of the 10-32
screws with the Nylon washer on it (3,4) through one of the upper holes in the
rack-mount panel into the threaded hole in the rack (or into the U-nut you
installed in Step 11 if the hole is not threaded).
13 Repeat the procedure in Step 12 for the remaining upper rack-mount hole and
the two lower rack-mount holes.
14 Tighten all four rack-mount screws.
15 Connect the power cord to the Main ~ Power input connector on the
instrument’s rear panel.
16 Connect the other end of the power cord to an appropriate AC power source.

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Index

Symbols Contacting Keysight F

Technologies, 111
+5 VDC, 82 Cooling Fan, 103 fan, 22
correspondence, 111 Frequency Sensitivity, 31, 33,
Numerics 35, 37, 38, 51, 52
D Front Panel at a Glance, 18
10 MHz Timebase Calibration, 60
22 GHz to 26.5 GHz Frequency DC Power Supply Assembly, 81 H
Sensitivity, 37
30 GHz to 46 GHz Frequency E Handle, 94
Sensitivity, 38 How To Order A Part, 110
50 MHz to 125 MHz Frequency electrostatic discharge, 77
Sensitivity, 33 Emergency Response, 57 I
50 MHz to 20 GHz Frequency equipment, 77
Sensitivity, 35 Equipment Required, 20, 59 Instrument Service Division, 57
Error Messages, 83, 85 Internal Parts, 113
A –12V FAIL, 85, 86 internal parts, 108
12V FAIL, 85, 86 ISD, 57
Accessories, 119 –5V FAIL, 85, 86
Accessories and Miscellaneous ADC FAIL, 85, 86 M
Items, 112 EEP WRT FAIL, 85
address, 111 FPANEL FAIL, 85 Manual Updating Changes, 122
adjusting the +5 VDC output, 82 FPGA FAIL, 85, 86 Messages, 86
Assemblies, 89 GPIB FAIL, 85, 86 messages, 83, 84
assemblies, 90, 108 HET PATH FAIL, 85 Miscellaneous Items, 119
Assembly Identification, 79 IIC FAIL, 85, 86
INSTCFG FAIL, 85, 86 O
B OVERTEMP, 85
Operational Verification, 18, 51
PATH FAIL, 85
Bumpers, 93 ordering parts, 110
PWR CAL FAIL, 85, 86
PWR CKT FAIL, 85
C RAM FAIL, 85, 86 P
SAV SET FAIL, 85, 86 Packing the Counter in Commer-
Cabinet, 114
SERVICE FAIL, 85, 86 cially Available Packaging
cabinet, 108
THRS FAIL, 85 Materials, 58
Cabinet Parts and
THRS HET, 85 Packing the Counter in the Original
Hardware, 112
THRS THRU, 85 Packaging Materials, 58
calibration, 19, 59
THRU FAIL, 85 Parts, 107, 113, 114, 116
calibration procedure, 59
VCO/CNT FAIL, 85 Parts Identification
Calibration Procedures, 59
Exploded View, 113, 114 Assistance, 111
calibration procedures, 59
exploded view, 108 Parts Ordering, 111
Channel 1 Frequency
exploded views, 112 parts ordering, 110
Sensitivity, 31
Express Calibration Service, 57 parts-ordering information, 108
Complete Performance
external parts, 108 Performance Test Record, 19, 51
Tests, 18, 30
External Timebase Tests, 24

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performance test record, 51, 52, Test 1a
53 10 Hz to 20 MHz Frequency
Power Measurement, 39 Sensitivity, 31
power reference oscillator, 59 Test 1b
Power Supply Assembly, 81 50 MHz to 125 MHz Frequency
Sensitivity, 33
R Test 2
Channel 2 Frequency
Rack Mounting the Counter, 126 Sensitivity, 35
Rear Panel Assembly, 101 Test 2a
Recommended Calibration 50 MHz to 20 GHz Frequency
Cycle, 19 Sensitivity, 35
reference designations, 108 Test 2b
Removing the Bumpers, 93 22 GHz to 26.5 GHz Frequency
Removing the Cooling Fan, 103 Sensitivity, 37
Removing the Cover, 96 Test 2c
Removing the Handle and the Han- 30 GHz to 46 GHz Frequency
dle Mounts, 95 Sensitivity, 38
Removing the Rear Panel Test 3
Assembly, 98 Channel 2 Power
Removing the Shroud, 96 Measurement, 39
replaceable assemblies, 108 test equipment, 77
Replaceable Parts, 107, 116 test record, 51, 52, 53
replaceable parts, 109 timebase, 22, 59
Replacing Assemblies, 89 toll-free number, 111
required equipment, 20, 59 Tools, 91
Returning the Counter for Tools Required, 91
Service, 57 Top View, 115
Returning the Counter to Keysight top view, 108
Technologies for Service, 57 troubleshooting, 76, 81
RS-232, 83, 84 Troubleshooting the Counter, 81

S W
safety, 76 warranty, 77
Self-Test, 83
Serial Number, 110
service, 55
Shroud, 96
specifications, 30
Standby mode, 22
surface-mount components, 77

T
Test 1
Channel 1 Frequency
Sensitivity, 31

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This information is subject to change
without notice. Always refer to the
Keysight website for the latest
revision.

© Keysight Technologies 2001 - 2017

Edition 3, November 1, 2017
Printed in Malaysia

*53147-90010*
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