Page 3 - Contents
Contents Agilent E1364A Switch Module Service Manual Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Revision: B.01 Issue Date: 5 June 2001 Document E1364A.DOC Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies, Incorporated Manufacturer’s Address: 815 – 14 th St. SW Loveland, Colorado 80537USA Declares, that the product Produc...
Page 11 - General Information; Introduction; Chapter 1
Chapter 1 General Information Introduction This manual contains information required to test, troubleshoot, and repairthe Agilent E1364A B-Size VXI Form C Switch. See the Agilent E1364AUser’s Manual for additional information. Figure 1-1 shows the E1364ASwitch Module. Figure 1-1. Agilent E1364A Form...
Page 12 - Safety Considerations; WARNINGS and; WARNING; 2 General Information
Safety Considerations This product is a Safety Class I instrument that is provided with a protectiveearth terminal when installed in the mainframe. The mainframe, switch, andall related documentation should be reviewed for familiarization with safetymarkings and instructions before operation or serv...
Page 14 - Initial Inspection; 4 General Information
Inspection/Shipping This section contains initial (incoming) inspection and shipping guidelinesfor the E1364A Switch Module. Initial Inspection Use the steps in Figure 1-2 as guidelines to perform initial inspection of theswitch module. WARNING To avoid possible hazardous electrical shock, do not pe...
Page 15 - Shipping Guidelines
Shipping Guidelines Follow the steps in Figure 1-3 to return the E1364A Switch Module to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Support Office or Service Center. * We recommend that you use the same shipping materials as those used in factory packaging (available fromAgilent). For other (commercially ava...
Page 16 - Switch Description; NOTE; Switch; 6 General Information
Environment The recommended operating environment for the E1364A Switch Moduleis: Environment Temperature Humidity Operating 0 o C to +55 o C <65% relative (0 o C to +40 o C) Storage andShipment -40 o C to +75 o C <65% relative (0 o C to +40 o C) Switch Description The Agilent E1364A Switch Mo...
Page 17 - Recommended Test Equipment
Recommended Test Equipment Table 1-1 lists the test equipment recommended for testing, adjusting, andservicing the E1364A Switch Module. Essential requirements for each pieceof test equipment are described in the "Requirements" column. Table 1-1. Recommended Test Equipment Instrument Require...
Page 18 - Notes; 8 General Information
Page 19 - Verification Tests; Performance Test; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Verification Tests Introduction The three levels of test procedures described in this chapter are used toverify that the E1364A Switch Module: • is fully functional (Functional Verification) • meets selected testable specifications (Operation Verification) • meets all testable specificatio...
Page 20 - Functional Verification; Procedure; command to the switch module (see example; Example; Operation Verification; 0 Verification Tests
Functional Verification The Functional Verification Test for the E1364A switch consists of sendingthe *IDN? command and checking the response. This test can be used at any time to verify that the switch is connected properly and is responding tobasic commands. Procedure 1. Verify that the switch is ...
Page 21 - Performance Verification; Test Fixture
Performance Verification The procedures in this section are used to test the switch module’s electricalperformance using the specifications in Appendix A of the E1364A User’sManual as the performance standards. These tests are suitable for incominginspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintena...
Page 24 - 4 Verification Tests
Normally Closed Contacts 1. Hardware Connections 2. Equipment Setup • Set DMM to: 4-wire ohms, autorange. • Send *RST to the switch. • Send CLOS (@100:115) to the switch to open all NC contacts. 3. Closed-Channel Reading (channel 00) • Send OPEN (@100) to the switch to close channel 00. • Trigger th...
Page 26 - 6 Verification Tests
380 OUTPUT @Switch;"CLOS (@100:115)" !Open all NC contacts 390 FOR I=0 TO 15 400 !Closed-channel resistance (NC contacts) 410 OUTPUT @Switch;"OPEN (@"&VAL$(100+I)&")" 420 OUTPUT @Dmm;"TRIG SGL" 430 ENTER @Dmm;Rdg 440 PRINT "Channel "&VAL$(I)&&#...
Page 27 - Normally Open to
Test 2-2: DC Isolation Test This test verifies that sufficient DC isolation exists between various pointson the switch module. The DMM used should be capable of measuring up toat least 1 G Ω . If the DMM indicates an overload, record the reading as ">R max ", where R max is the highest re...
Page 28 - 8 Verification Tests
Normally Closed to Common 1. Hardware Connections 2. Equipment Setup • Set DMM to: 2-wire ohms, 1 G Ω range. • Send *RST to the switch. • Send the CLOS (@100:115) command to the switch to open all NC contacts. 3. DC Isolation Reading • Trigger the DMM and record the reading. Figure 2-5. DC Isolation...
Page 30 - 0 Verification Tests
Normally Closed to Chassis 1. Hardware Connections 2. Equipment Setup • Set DMM to: 2-wire ohms, 1 G Ω range. • Send *RST to the switch to close all NC contacts. 3. DC Isolation Reading • Trigger the DMM and record the reading. Figure 2-7. DC Isolation Test (NC Channels to Chassis) 30 Verification T...
Page 33 - Performance Test Record; Switch Accuracy; DC Isolation Test; Test Accuracy
Performance Test Record Table 2-1, "Performance Test Record for the E1364A Switch Module," is aform you may copy and use to record performance verification test resultsfor the switch module. Pages 3 and 4 of Table 2-1 show switch accuracy,measurement uncertainty (M.U.), and test accuracy rat...
Page 36 - 6 Verification Tests
Table 2-1. Performance Test Record for the E1364A Switch Module (Page 3 of 4) Model ______________________________ Report No. _____________________________ Date_____________ Test No. Test Description Minimum* Measured Reading Maximum Meas Uncert TAR 2-1. Closed-Channel Resistance Test (Values in ohm...
Page 38 - 8 Verification Tests
Page 39 - Replaceable Parts; Ordering; Replaceable Parts Lists; Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Replaceable Parts Introduction This chapter contains information for ordering replaceable parts for theE1364A Switch Modules with serial number 2934A10370 and higher. The tables provide the following information: • Table 3-1 lists assembly and terminal module part numbers for theE1364A Swi...
Page 40 - 0 Replaceable Parts
Table 3-2. Reference Designators A assembly PCB printed circuit board BRK bracket PNL panel C capacitor R resistor CR diode RP resistor pack LBL label RVT rivet F fuse SCR screw J electrical connector (jack) SHD shield JM jumper SW switch K relay TB terminal block (module) MP mechanical part U integ...
Page 42 - 2 Replaceable Parts
Page 43 - Service; Equipment; Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Service Introduction This chapter contains service information for the Agilent E1364A SwitchModule, including troubleshooting techniques and repair and maintenanceguidelines. WARNING Do not perform any of the service procedures shown unlessyou are a qualified, service-trained technician, a...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting Techniques; Identifying the
Troubleshooting Techniques To troubleshoot an E1364A Switch Module problem, you should firstidentify the problem and then isolate the cause to a replaceable part. SeeChapter 3, "Replaceable Parts," or Appendix B, "Backdating Information,"for descriptions and locations of replaceable ...
Page 45 - Checking for Heat Damage
Testing the Assembly You can use the tests and checks in Table 4-2 to isolate the problem. SeeFigure 3-1 in Chapter 3 or Figure B-1 in Appendix B for locations ofreplaceable parts, depending on the serial number of your switch module. Table 4-2. E1364A Tests/Checks Test/Check Reference Designator Ch...
Page 46 - Repair and Maintenance Guidelines; ESD Precautions
Repair and Maintenance Guidelines This section provides guidelines for repairing and maintaining the E1364ASwitch Module, including: • ESD precautions • Soldering printed circuit boards • Post-repair safety checks ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) may damage static sensitive devices in t...
Page 47 - Verification Tests - C Programs; Functional Verification Test; Appendix A
Appendix A Verification Tests - C Programs Functional Verification Test This program is designed to do the Functional Verification Test found inChapter 2, "Verification Tests." Example This example sends a *IDN? command to the switch. This test can be used to verify that the switch is connec...
Page 48 - Performance Verification Tests; Closed Channel; 8 Example C Programs
Performance Verification Tests These programs are designed to do the Performance Verification Testsfound in Chapter 2, "Verification Tests." Example: Closed Channel Resistance Test This example performs the Closed-Channel Resistance Test for allNormally Open and Normally Closed contacts. /* ...
Page 50 - Isolation Test; 0 Example C Programs
Example: DC Isolation Test This example performs the DC Isolation Test for Normally Open andNormally Closed channels to both Common and chassis (earth ground). /* DC Isolation Test E1364A */ #include <stdio.h> #include <sicl.h> #define ADDR "hpib7,9,15" /* Address of device */ #d...
Page 52 - 2 Example C Programs
Page 53 - Backdating Information; Replaceable Parts List; Appendix B
Appendix B Backdating Information Introduction This chapter contains information for ordering replaceable parts for theAgilent E1364A Switch Modules with serial numbers prior to 2934A10370. • Table B-1 lists the assembly and terminal module part numbers forthe E1364A Switch Module. • Table B-2 lists...
Page 54 - 4 Backdating Information
Reference Designator Part Number Qty Part Description ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS 3050-0082 2 WASHER-FL NM NO. 4 .116-IN-ID .188-IN-OD C1 0180-3899 1 CAPACITOR-FXD 220uF +-20% 50 V AL-ELCTLT C2 0160-3334 2 CAPACITOR-FXD 0.01uF +-10% 50 V CER X7R C9 0160-4801 1 CAPACITOR-FXD 100pF +-5% 100 V CER C0G C11 01...
Page 56 - 6 Backdating Information
Figure B-1. E1364A Component Assembly Parts 56 Backdating Information Appendix B
