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Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System Service Manual Rev. E Copyright 2009 Agilent Technologies Company. All Rights Reserved.
Documentation History
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Rev. E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 2009
Safety Symbols
Instruction manual symbol affixed to product. Indicates that the user must refer to the manual for specific WARNING or CAUTION information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product. Alternating current (AC) Direct current (DC). Indicates hazardous voltages. Indicates the field wiring terminal that must be connected to earth ground before operating the equipmentprotects against electrical shock in case of fault.
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or WARNING condition that could cause bodily injury or death. Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or CAUTION condition that could possibly cause damage to equipment or permanent loss of data.
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Frame or chassis ground terminaltypically connects to the equipment's metal frame.
WARNINGS
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Agilent Technologies Company assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Ground the equipment: For Safety Class 1 equipment (equipment having a protective earth terminal), an uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the mains power source to the product input wiring terminals or supplied power cable. DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of the same voltage and current rating and type. DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. Keep away from live circuits: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by service-trained personnel only. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so. DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this product have been impaired, either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. DO NOT service or adjust alone: Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present. DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. Operating Location: Sheltered location where air temperature and humidity are controlled within this products specifications and the product is protected against direct exposure to climatic conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, snow, sleet, and icing, water spray or splash, hoarfrost or dew. Pollution environment for which this product may be operated is IEC 664 Pollution degree 2.
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WARNINGS (Cont.)
The Agilent 3499A/B/C can have modules that are capable of switching voltages up to 250V maximum. Voltage levels above the levels specified for accessible connectors or cable ends could cause bodily injury or death to an operator. Special precautions must be adhered to (discussed below) when applying voltages in excess of 60 Vdc, 30 Vac rms or 42.4 Vac peak. Module connectors and test signal cables connected to them cannot be operator accessible. Cables and connectors are considered inaccessible if a tool (e.g., screwdriver, wrench, socket, etc.) or a key (equipment in a locked cabinet) is required to gain access to them. Additionally, the operator cannot have access to a conductive surface connected to any cable conductor (High, Low or Guard). Assure the equipment under test has adequate insulation between the cable connections and any operator-accessible parts (doors, covers, panels, shields, cases, cabinets, etc.). Verify there are multiple and sufficient protective means (rated for the voltages you are applying) to assure the operator will NOT come into contact with any energized conductor even if one of the protective means fails to work as intended. For example, the inner side of a case, cabinet, door, cover or panel can be covered with an insulating material as well as routing the test cables to the modules front panel connectors through non-conductive, flexible conduit such as that used in electrical power distribution.
This ISM device complies with Canadian CES-001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme la norme NMB-001 du Canada CLEANING INFORMATION
The instrument should only be cleaned by wiping it with a soft damp cloth.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014
Manufacturers Name: Manufacturers Address:
Agilent Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone 11900 Penang Malaysia Switch/Control System and Associated Modules 3499A/B/C This declaration covers all options of the above products.
Declares, that the product Product Name: Model Number: Product Options:
Conforms with the following European Directives:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE Marking accordingly.
Conforms with the following product standards: EMC Standard

IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1991 IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995 IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995 IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996 IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1994 Canada: ICES-001:1998 Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme la norme NMB-001 du Canada. The product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems.
Limit
Group 1 Class A 4kV CD, 8kV AD 3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz 0.5kV signal lines, 1kV power lines 0.5 kV line-line, 1 kV line-ground 3V, 0.15-80 MHz I cycle, 100%
Safety
IEC 61010-1:1990+A1:1992+A2:1995 / EN 61010-1:1993+A2:1995 Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:1992
January 17, 2002 Date Tan Boon Juan Quality Manager
For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor. Authorized EU-representative: Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, Herrenberger Strae 130, D 71034 Bblingen, Germany
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Contents
Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System Service Manual
Legal and Safety Information .......................................................................................... i AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENT...................................... i Trademark Information.................................................................................................. i Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................. ii WARNINGS ................................................................................................................. ii CLEANING INFORMATION ....................................................................................iii DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................................................................... iv Chapter 1 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 1 General Information...................................................................................................... 1 Agilent 3499A/B/C Mainframes Specifications.......................................................... 2 Plug-in Modules Specifications .................................................................................... 4 Multiplexer (MUX) Modules ................................................................................ 4 GP Relay Modules ................................................................................................ 8 Matrix Modules ................................................................................................... 11 Digital I/O Modules ............................................................................................ 12 Agilent N2269A Multifunction Module ............................................................. 13 Agilent 44472A VHF Switch Module ................................................................ 14 Agilent 44475A Breadboard Module .................................................................. 15 Agilent 44476A Microwave Switch Module ...................................................... 15 Agilent N2276A/B Microwave Switch Module .................................................. 16 Agilent 44477A Form-C Relay Module .............................................................. 17 Agilent 44478A/B 1.3GHz MUX Modules ........................................................ 18 Agilent N2280A/N2281A Optical Switch Modules ........................................... 19 Agilent N2282A Optical Switch Module ............................................................ 20 Chapter 2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 21 About This Chapter..................................................................................................... 21 To Prepare the Instrument for Use.............................................................................. 21 Check the List of Supplied Items ........................................................................ 21 Initial Inspection .................................................................................................. 21 Power on the Instrument ..................................................................................... 22 If the Instrument Does Not Turn On ................................................................... 22 Module Installation ..................................................................................................... 22 Module Installation ............................................................................................. 22 Module Removal ................................................................................................. 23 Operating the Instrument ............................................................................................ 24 Channel Addressing ............................................................................................ 24 Basic Front-Panel Operation ............................................................................... 27 To Rack Mount the Agilent 3499A/B/C..................................................................... 28 To Mount an Agilent 3499A ............................................................................... 28 To Mount an Agilent 3499B ............................................................................... 29 To Mount an Agilent 3499C ............................................................................... 30
Contents
Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation ................................................................................................ 31 About This Chapter..................................................................................................... 31 Front-Panel Overview................................................................................................. 32 Display ................................................................................................................ 33 Channel Addressing ............................................................................................ 33 Channel/Slot Selection ........................................................................................ 33 Local/Remote Control................................................................................................. 34 To Monitor a Channel or a Slot .................................................................................. 34 To Close or Open a Channel....................................................................................... 36 To Read from a Digital I/O Port ................................................................................. 36 To Write to a Digital I/O Port..................................................................................... 36 To Store an Instrument State ...................................................................................... 37 To Recall an Instrument State..................................................................................... 38 View Key Operation ................................................................................................... 38 To View an Error ................................................................................................. 38 To View a Scan List ............................................................................................ 39 To View the Relay Cycles ................................................................................... 40 Mode Key Operation .................................................................................................. 40 Agilent N2260A Configuration ........................................................................... 41 DIO Module Configuration ................................................................................. 42 DIO Port Configuration ....................................................................................... 43 Scanning Operation..................................................................................................... 43 Overview ............................................................................................................. 44 To Create a Scan List .......................................................................................... 45 To Configure a Scan ............................................................................................ 45 To Set a Delay Time ............................................................................................ 46 To Start a Scan .................................................................................................... 47 Menu Key Operation .................................................................................................. 48 To Pair Two Cards .............................................................................................. 50 To Configure the External Trigger ...................................................................... 50 To Configure the Power-on State ........................................................................ 52 To Configure the Remote Interface ..................................................................... 53 To Perform a Self-test ......................................................................................... 54 To Select a System Mode .................................................................................... 54 To Query the Firmware Revision ........................................................................ 55 To Query the Serial Number ............................................................................... 55 To Reset a Module ...................................................................................................... 57 To Reset the Instrument.............................................................................................. 57 Chapter 4 Verification Tests ......................................................................................................... 59 About This Chapter..................................................................................................... 59 General Information.................................................................................................... 59 Mainframes Self-Test ................................................................................................. 60 Self-Test .............................................................................................................. 60 Correction ............................................................................................................ 61 Mainframe Verification Tests ..................................................................................... 61
Contents
GPIB Test ............................................................................................................ 61 RS-232 Test ......................................................................................................... 61 Keyboard Test ..................................................................................................... 62 Correction ............................................................................................................ 62 Relay Cycle Count ...................................................................................................... 62 MUX Modules Verification Tests .............................................................................. 62 Test Fixture ......................................................................................................... 62 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 63 Correction ............................................................................................................ 64 GP Relay Modules Verification Tests ........................................................................ 64 Test Fixture ......................................................................................................... 64 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 65 Correction ............................................................................................................ 65 Matrix Modules Verification Tests............................................................................. 65 Test Fixture ......................................................................................................... 65 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 66 Correction ............................................................................................................ 67 Digital I/O Modules Verification Tests ...................................................................... 67 Test Fixture ......................................................................................................... 67 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 68 Correction ............................................................................................................ 70 Agilent 44472A Verification Tests............................................................................. 70 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 70 Correction ............................................................................................................ 70 Agilent 44476A/B Verification Tests ......................................................................... 71 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 71 Correction ............................................................................................................ 72 Agilent 44477A Verification Tests............................................................................. 72 Test Fixture ......................................................................................................... 72 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 72 Correction ............................................................................................................ 73 Agilent 44478A/B Verification Tests ......................................................................... 74 Tests Procedure ................................................................................................... 75 Correction ............................................................................................................ 75 Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Verification Tests ............................................................ 76 Test Procedure ..................................................................................................... 77 Correction ........................................................................................................... 77 Chapter 5 Service ........................................................................................................................... 79 Introduction................................................................................................................. 79 Safety Considerations ................................................................................................. 79 Static Handing............................................................................................................. 79 Agilent 3499A/B/C Problem Isolation ....................................................................... 80 Preliminary Tests ................................................................................................. 80 Plug-in Module Substitution ............................................................................... 81 Mainframe Problem Isolation ..................................................................................... 81 Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 81
Contents
Controller ............................................................................................................ 82 Keyboard & Display ............................................................................................ 82 Backplane ............................................................................................................ 83 Chapter 6 Replaceable Parts ......................................................................................................... 85 Introduction................................................................................................................. 85 Agilent 3499A/B/C Disassembly/Assembly Procedures............................................ 85 3499A/B Disassembly Procedures ...................................................................... 85 3499A/B Assembly Procedures .......................................................................... 89 3499C Disassembly Procedures .......................................................................... 90 3499C Assembly Procedures .............................................................................. 91 Agilent 3499A/B Mainframe Replaceable Parts ........................................................ 92 Agilent 3499C Mainframe Replaceable Parts ............................................................ 94 Plug-in Modules Replaceable Parts ............................................................................ 95 Mechanical Kits 1 & 2 ........................................................................................ 97 Mechanical Kits 3 ................................................................................................ 98 Mechanical Kits 4 & 5 ........................................................................................ 99 Mechanical Kits 6 .............................................................................................. 101 Mechanical Kits 7 .............................................................................................. 102 Mechanical Kits 8 .............................................................................................. 103 Mechanical Kits 9 .............................................................................................. 104 Mechanical Kits 10 ............................................................................................ 105 Mechanical Kits 11 ............................................................................................ 106 Mechanical Kits 12 ............................................................................................ 107 Mechanical Kits 13 ............................................................................................ 108 Mechanical Kits 14 ............................................................................................ 109 Appendix A Plug-in Modules Wiring Information ...................................................................... 110 BNC and SMA Connection ...................................................................................... 110 Screw Terminal Blocks............................................................................................. 110 Crimp-and-insert Terminal Block............................................................................. 116 Connector Kits .......................................................................................................... 117 Agilent N2327A Wiring Sequence ................................................................... 117 Agilent N2320A Wiring Sequence ................................................................... 118 DIN-TO-D Cables..................................................................................................... 119 Appendix B Error Messages .......................................................................................................... 122 In SCPI Mode ........................................................................................................... 122 In 3488A Mode ......................................................................................................... 128 Appendix C Schematics .................................................................................................................. 129
Contents
Chapter 1
Specifications
General Information
The Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System is composed of three mainframes and a set of plug-in modules. This chapter lists the specifications of the three Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes and all the plug-in modules. These include:
Agilent 3499A/B/C Mainframes Specifications . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Multiplexer (MUX) Modules Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 GP Relay Modules Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Matrix Modules Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Digital I/O Modules Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Agilent N2269A Multifunction Module Specifications . . . . Page 12 Agilent 44472A VHF Switch Module Specifications. . . . . . Page 13 Agilent 44475A Breadboard Module Specifications . . . . . . Page 14 Agilent 44476A Microwave Switch Module Specifications Page 14 Agilent N2276A/B Microwave Switch Module SpecificationsPage 15 Agilent 44477A Form-C Relay Module Specifications . . . . Page 16 Agilent 44478A/B 1.3 GHz MUX Modules Specifications . Page 17 Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Modules Specifications . . . . . . . Page 18
Specifications
Agilent 3499A/B/C Mainframes Specifications

ITEMS
General
Power Supply: 3499A/B: 100 to 240 VAC universal input; 47 Hz to 440 Hz; 90 VA; 3499C: 100 to 240 VAC universal input; 47 Hz to 63 Hz; 140 VA. 0 to 55oC (32 to 131oF); < 80% RH, 0 to 40oC (32 to 104oF). -40 to +70oC (-40 to 158oF) Agilent 3499A: 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs); Agilent 3499B: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs). Agilent 3499C: 7.4 kg (16.4 lbs). Agilent 3499A (H x W x L): 89mm x 426mm x 348mm (3.5 x 16.8 x 13.7); Agilent 3499B (H x W x L): 89mm x 213mm x 348mm (3.5 x 8.4 x 13.7); Agilent 3499C (H x W x L):221.5mm x 426mm x 353.5mm (8.7 x 16.8 x 13.9). Conforms to CSA, UL-1244, IEC 1010 Cat I. CISPR 11, IEC 801/2/3/4.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment: Storage Environment: Net Weight:
Dimensions:
Safety: RFI and ESD:
System
Capacity: Display: Rear Panel Connectors: Switch Setting Time: 5 Slots (Agilent 3499A) or 2 Slots (Agilent 3499B) or 9 slots (Agilent 3499C). Vacuum fluorescent, 13 characters can be displayed simultaneously. GPIB (IEEE-488); RS-232; 8-pin Mini DIN connector (4-bit Digital I/O, external triggers). Automatically selected by the mainframe for individual modules; Additional time from 0 to 99999.999 seconds can be added in 1 ms steps. External trigger (from the rear panel Mini DIN connector); IEEE-488 bus (GET, *TRG, or pressing Step from the front-panel); Software (TRIGger:IMM); Internal timer (programmable as 0 to 99999.999 seconds in 1 ms steps). External trigger (from the rear panel Mini DIN connector); IEEE-488 bus (GET, *TRG, or pressing Step from the front-panel); Software (Trigger:IMM); Internal timer (programmable as 0 to 99999.999 seconds in 1 ms steps). Level: TTL compatible; Minimum trigger pulse width: 2 s; Maximum external trigger delaya: 2 ms. Level: Normally pull up to 5 V; Sink current: 10 mA @ Vo(Low) 0.4V; 80 mA @ Vo(Low) 0.8V; Low going pulse width: 10 s typical. Input: TTL compatible; Output: Vo(high) 2.4V @ Io = 1 mA; Vo(Low) 0.8V @ Io = 100 mA; Maximum Vo = 42V, with external pull-up.
Arm Source:
Trigger Source:
External Trigger Input:
External Trigger Output:
Built-in 4-bit Digital I/O:
System Speedb
Scan Speed: Parser Timec: Switching Speed: Open/Close: Open/Close: Open/Close: Digital I/O Block Transfer Rate: 350 chans/sec (N2266A) Open (@100): 3 ms; Close (@100): 3 ms; Open (@100:139): 4 ms Channels 1 10 40 Time (ms) 7.1 (N2266A) 22.0 (N2266A, in the same group) 28.9 (N2266A)
20K bytes/sec (long word)
a. Maximum time from activation of external trigger pulse to start of switch open or close. b. Just for reference. The system speed specification may vary in a small range due to the speed of the remote PC, the GPIB module, the version of VISA and the version of 3499A/B/Cs firmware used. c. Measured from the time at which the command terminator is taken from the bus to the time at which the relay begins to open or close.
2 Specifications
Plug-in Modules Specifications

Multiplexer (MUX) Modules
ITEMS Agilent N2260A INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Total Channels: 80 1-wire; or 40 2-wire; or dual 20 2-wire; or 20 4-wire Terminal-Terminal or Terminal-Chassis: Per Channel: Per Module: Maximum Power Per Channel: Per Module: Maximum Overvoltage Transients: Thermal Offset: 200 V, dc or ac rms 10 (2-wire) 20 (2-wire)
The MUX modules available with Agilent 3499A/B/C include: Agilent N2260A, 44470A/D, N2266A, N2268A and N2270A. Specifications of these MUX modules are listed in the following tables.
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent 44470A Agilent 44470D
Maximum Voltage
250 V, dc or ac rms
250 V, dc or ac rms
Maximum Current
1 A, dc or ac rms 2A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 62.5 VA ac 120 W dc; 125 VA ac N/A < 3 V <1 Mechanical: 108 (at 36000 operations/hour) Electrical: 5 x 105 (1A load) 80 Chans/sec
2 A, dc or ac rms 2 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 500 VA ac 60 W dc; 500 VA ac 1400 Vpk < 3 V differential or single-ended <1
2 A, dc or ac rms 2 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 125 VA ac 60 W dc; 125 VA ac

1400 Vpk
< 3 V differential or single-ended <1
Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life:
108 (dry load of < 300 mA & < 10 V) 105 (maximum rated load) 43 Chans/sec 43 Chans/sec
Maximum Scan Rate:
DC ISOLATION (with terminal block)

Open Channel, Channel-Channel (with 1 channel closed) HI-LO (with 1 channel closed) Channel-Chassis (with 1 channel closed) < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1011 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 108 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 5x108 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1011 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 5x109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 5x1010 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 5x1010 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 109
AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCEa (without terminal block)

Capacitance (with 1 channel closed) Open Channel, Channel-Channel: HI-LO: Channel-Chassis: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: < 7 pF (2-wire) < 75 pF (2-wire) < 150 pF (2-wire) < 0.10 dB < 0.20 dB < 1.50 dB < -70 dB (2-wire) < -50 dB (2-wire) < -30 dB (2-wire) < -40 dB (1-wire) < -25 dB (1-wire) N/A (1-wire) < 7 pF (dual 2-wire) < 45 pF (dual 2-wire) < 90 pF (dual 2-wire) < 5 pF < 27 pF < 80 pF < 0.20 dB < 0.25 dB < 0.50 dB < -73 dB < -53 dB < -33 dB < 7 pF < 27 pF < 80 pF < 0.20 dB < 0.25 dB < 1.20 dB < -73 dB < -53 dB < -31 dB
Insertion Loss (with 50 termination)
Crosstalk (with 50 termination)
a. With chassis of all instruments connected, and with the Low Terminal of the input connected to the Low Terminal of the output (either directly or via Agilent 3499A/B/C switching channels).
Specifications
ITEMS Agilent N2266A INPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Total Channels 80 1-wire; or 40 2-wire; or dual 20 2-wire; or 20 4-wire Terminal-Terminal or Terminal-Chassis Per Channel Per Module Maximum Power Per Channel Per Module Thermal Offset Per Channel 200 V, dc or peak AC Resist.
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2268A Agilent N2270A
Dual 1-to-4 Chans
10 (2-wire)
Maximum Voltage
30 V, dc or peak AC Resist.
1000 V peak (per IEC1010 for Pollution Degree I) 1A 1A 10 W 10 W 200 V <1 Signal Load (1 V 10 mA): 108
Maximum Current
0.5 A, dc or peak AC Resist. 1 A, dc or peak AC Resist. 10 W dc or peak AC Resist. 20 W dc or peak AC Resist. 50 V differential or single-ended <1 109 (at 1V/1mA)
0.5 A, dc or peak AC 1 A, dc or peak AC 10 W 20 W 3 V <1 mechanical: 5X106 10mA/24VDC resist. load:3X105 10W 2.5G 50W: 105 20 Chans/sec
Initial Closed Channel Resistance Relay Life
Maximum Scan Rate
350 Chans/sec
43 Chans/sec
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Open Channel, Channel-Channel (with 1 channel closed) HI-LO (with 1 channel closed) Channel-Chassis (with 1 channel closed) < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109
AC CHARACTERISTICSa
Bandwidth (-3dB) 40 MHz 3.0 GHz (50W source, 50W termination)
Capacitance (with 1 channel closed)
Open Channel, Channel-Channel: HI-LO: Channel-Chassis:
< 7 pF < 50 pF < 140 pF 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 40MHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz < 0.2 dB < 0.3 dB < 2.0 dB < 3.0 dB < -75 dB < -55 dB < -33 dB
20 pF (Center-Shield) 0.06 pF (Center-Center)
< 7 pF < 7 pF < 50 pF 100 kHz: 0.1 dB 1 MHz: 0.2 dB
1 GHz: 0.9 dB 2 GHz: 1.2 dB 3.0 GHz: 1.7 dB
DC-2GHz: -64 dB 2GHz-3.0GHz: -50 dB
100 kHz: -70 dB 1 MHz: -50 dB
VSWR
1 GHz: 1.20 2 GHz: 1.35 3.0 GHz: 1.35 < 150 ps < 1.5 ns
Rise Time Signal Delay
4 Specifications
ITEMS Agilent N2266A

Environmental Conditions Operating Pollution Degree Operating Altitude Measurement Category I
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2268A Agilent N2270A
2 3000 meters (10,000 ft) I, 1500 Vpk transient, 500 V over voltage transient 0-55oC <80% RH (0oC-40oC), non-condensing
Operating Temperature Operating Humidity
a. With chassis of all instruments connected, and with the Low Terminal of the input connected to the Low Terminal of the output (either directly or via Agilent 3499A/B/C switching channels).
Specifications
Agilent N2272A 1-to-9 RF MUX Module

ITEMS
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Total Channels Relay Type Connector Type Maximum Switching Voltage Maximum Switching Current Maximum Switching Power Characteristic Impedance Relay Life
The following table lists the specifications of Agilent N2272A.
SPECIFICATIONS
1-to-9 Latching BNC 24VDC 1A 24W 50 Mechanical Electrical@1A24VDC 5X106 105
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Offset Voltage (mV) Initial Closed Channel Resistance (W) Insulation Resistance (W) @(25oC, 40%RH) (Open Ch, Ch-Ch) (Ch-Chassis, Ch-Center) @(40 C, 80%RH) (Open Ch, Ch-Ch) (Ch-Chassis, Ch-Center)
o
8.0 0.8 1010 1010 109 109
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Bandwidth (-3dB) Insertion Loss (dB) @(25oC, 40%RH) 100MHz 300MHz 500MHz 800MHz 1GHz 100MHz 300MHz 500MHz 800MHz 1GHz 100MHz 300MHz 500MHz 800MHz 1GHz Center-Shield Center-Center 1GHz 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.8 2.5 -75 -65 -65 -55 -50 1.20 1.30 1.35 1.35 1.55 60 pF 0.006 pF 500 ps 2.5 ns
Ch-Ch Cross Talk (dB) @(25oC, 40%RH)
VSWR @(25oC, 40%RH)
Capacitance (pF)
Rise Time Signal Delay
Specifications
GP Relay Modules
The General Purpose (GP) relay modules include: Agilent N2261A, Agilent 44471A/D, Agilent N2264A and Agilent N2267A. Specifications of them are listed in the following tables.
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2261A Agilent 44471A Agilent 44471D
ITEMS
Total Channels: Maximum Voltage Terminal-Terminal or Terminal-Chassis: Per Channel: Per Module: Per Channel: Per Module: 40 200 V, dc or ac rms 10 250 V, dc or ac rms 20 250 V, dc or ac rms
Maximum Current
1 A, dc or ac rms 20 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 62.5 VA ac 1200 W dc; 1250 VA ac N/A < 3 V < 0.5 Mechanical: 108 (at 36000 operations/hour) Electrical: 5 x 105 (1A load)
2 A, dc or ac rms 20 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 500 VA ac 600 W dc; 5000 VA ac 1400 Vpk < 3 V different or single-ended <1 108 operations/chan (dry load of < 300 mA & < 10 V) 105 operations/chan (maximum rated load) 43 Chans/sec
1A, dc or ac rms 20 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 125 VA ac 1200 W dc; 2500 VA ac 1400 Vpk < 3 V different or single-ended <1 108 operations/chan (dry load of < 300 mA & < 10 V) 105 operations/chan (maximum rated load) 43 Chans/sec
Maximum Power
Maximum Overvoltage Transients: Thermal Offset Per Channel:
Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life
Maximum Scan Rate:
80 Chans/sec

Open Channel, Channel-Channel (with 1 channel closed) Channel-Chassis (with 1 channel closed) < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1011 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1011 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 5x1011 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 1010
< (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109
< (40oC, 60% RH): > 5x1011 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 1010
AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCEa (without terminal block)

Capacitance (with 1 channel closed) Open Channel: Channel-Channel: Channel-Chassis: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: < 10 pF < 10 pF < 20 pF < 0.10 dB < 0.20 dB < 0.50 dB < -70 dB < -50 dB < -30 dB < 7 pF < 10 pF < 25 pF < 0.20 dB < 0.25 dB < 0.50 dB < -73 dB < -53 dB < -33 dB < 7 pF < 10 pF < 25 pF < 0.20 dB < 0.25 dB < 1.00 dB < -71 dB < -51 dB < -31 dB
a. With chassis of all instruments connected, and with Low Terminal of the input connected to Low Terminal of the output (either directly or via Agilent 3499A/B/C switching channels)
Specifications
Agilent N2264A GP Relay Module

ITEMS
The specifications of the GP relays on an Agilent N2264A are listed in the table below.
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2264Aa
(12-Channel GP function)
Agilent N2264A
(3-Channel High-current GP function)
Total Channels: Maximum Voltage Terminal-Terminal or Terminal-Chassis: Per Channel: Per Channel: Per Channel: 12 200 V, dc or ac rms 3 125 V dc or 200 V ac rms
Maximum Current Maximum Power Thermal Offset Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life
1 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 62.5 VA ac < 3 V < 0.5 108 (at 36000 operations/hour) 5 x 105 (1A load) 80 Chans/sec N/A
5A, dc or ac rms 150 W dc; 1250 VA ac < 3 V < 0.1 5 x 107 (at 180 cycles/minute) 105 (at rated load) N/A 16 ms
Maximum Scan Rate: Time to Close One Channel:

Open Channel, Channel-Channel (with 1 channel closed) Channel-Chassis (with 1 channel closed) < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109
AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCEb (without terminal block)

Capacitance (with 1 channel closed) Open Channel: Channel-Channel: Channel-Chassis: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: < 10 pF < 10 pF < 20 pF < 0.10 dB < 0.20 dB < 0.50 dB < -70 dB < -50 dB < -30 dB < 10 pF < 10 pF < 20 pF < 0.10 dB < 0.20 dB < 0.50 dB < -70 dB < -50 dB < -30 dB
a. Agilent N2264A combines a 12-channel GP, a 3-channel high-current GP and a 16-bit digital I/O into one module. It can be operated as three separate modules. b. With chassis of all instruments connected, and with Low Terminal of the input connected to Low Terminal of the output (either directly or via Agilent 3499A/B/C switching channels)
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Agilent N2267A GP Module

ITEMS
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Total Channels Maximum Switching Voltage
The specifications of Agilent N2267A are listed in the table below.
SPECIFICATIONS
8 Terminal-Terminal or Terminal-Chassis Per Channel Per Module Per Channel Per Module Per Channel 250 VAC, 125 VDC
Maximum Switching Current
8A 64 A 2000 VA, 150 W 16000 VA, 1200 W 3 mV < 0.08 W
Maximum Switching Power
Thermal Offset Initial Closed Channel Resistance Relay Life
Mechanical Electrical
5 x 107 (at 180 cpm) 105 20 Channs/sec
Maximum Scan Rate
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Open ChannelL (with 1 channel closed) Channel-Chassis (with 1 channel closed) < (40oC, 50% RH) < (40oC, 80% RH) < (40oC, 50% RH) < (40oC, 80% RH) >1010 W >109 W >1010 W >109 W
AC CHARACTERISTICSa
Capacitance (with 1 channel closeed) Insertion Loss (with 50W termination) Crosstalk (with 50W termination) Open Channel, Channel-Channel Channel-Chassis 100 kHz 1 MHz 100 kHz 1 MHz < 10 pF < 10 pF 0.10 dB 0.20 dB -75 dB -55 dB
Environmental Conditions
Operating Pollution Degree Operating Altitude Measurement Category Operating Temperature Operating Humidity I 2 3000 meters (10,000 ft) I, 1500 Vpk transient, 500 V over voltage transient 0-55oC <80% RH (0oC to 40oC) non-condensing
a. With chassis of all instruments connected, and with Low Terminal of the input connected to Low Terminal of the output (either directly or via the 3499A/B/C switching channels)
Specifications
Matrix Modules
The matrix modules include: Agilent N2262A 4 x 8 2-wire matrix, Agilent 44473A 4 x 4 2-wire matrix and the 4 x 4 2-wire matrix on an Agilent N2265A. The specifications are listed in the table below.
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2262A Agilent N2265Aa
(4 x 4 Matrix)
ITEMS
Agilent 44473A
Total Channels: Maximum Voltage Terminal-Terminal or Terminal-Chassis: Per Channel: Per Module: Per Channel: Per Module: 4x8 200 V, dc or ac rms 4x4 200 V, dc or ac rms 4x4 250 V, dc or ac rms
Maximum Current
1 A, dc or ac rms 4 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 62.5 VA ac 240 W dc; 250 VA ac N/A < 3 V differential <1 Mechanical: 108 (at 36000 operations/hour) Electrical: 5 x 105 (1A load)
1 A, dc or ac rms 4 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 62.5 VA ac 240 W dc; 250 VA ac N/A < 3 V differential <1 Mechanical: 108 (at 36000 operations/hour) Electrical: 5 x 105 (1A load)
2 A, dc or ac rms 8 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 500 VA ac 240 W dc; 2000 VA ac 1400 Vpk < 3 V differential <1 108 operations/chan (dry load of < 300 mA & < 10 V) 105 operations/chan (maximum rated load) 43 Chans/sec
Maximum Power
Maximum Overvoltage Transients Thermal Offset: Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life
Maximum Scan Rate:
80 Chans/sec
80 Chans/sec

Open Channel, Channel-Channel (with 1 channel closed) HI-LO (with 1 channel closed) Channel-Chassis (with 1 channel closed) < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 50% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 80% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1011 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 109 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 108 < (40oC, 60% RH): > 1010 < (40oC, 95% RH): > 5x108
AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCEb (without terminal block)

Capacitance (with 1 channel closed) Open Channel, Channel-Channel: HI-LO: Channel-Chassis: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: < 7 pF < 30 pF < 50 pF < 0.10 dB < 0.20 dB < 0.60 dB < -73 dB < -53 dB < -28 dB < 7 pF < 25 pF < 40 pF < 0.10 dB < 0.20 dB < 0.60 dB < -76 dB < -56 dB < -33 dB < 5 pF < 40 pF < 70 pF < 0.30 dB < 0.35 dB < 0.90 dB < -76 dB < -56 dB < -36 dB
Insertion Loss (with 50 termination) Crosstalk (with 50 termination)
a. Agilent N2265A combines a 4 x 4 matrix and a 16-bit digital I/O into one module. It can be operated as two separate modules. b. With chassis of all instruments connected, and with Low Terminal of the input connected to Low Terminal of the output (either
directly or via Agilent 3499A/B/C switching channels).
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Specifications
Digital I/O Modules
The digital I/O modules available with Agilent 3499A/B/C include: Agilent N2263A 32-bit digital I/O, Agilent 44474A 16-bit digital I/O module and the 16-bit digital I/O on both the Agilent N2264A/65A multifunction modules. The specifications are listed in the table below.
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2263A/64A/65Aa Agilent 44474A
ITEMS
I/O LINES
Bit Number: Maximum Voltage Maximum Sink Current Output Characteristics Line-Chassis: Per Bit: Vout (high): Vout (low): I (low): 32/16/16 + 42 V dc 600 mA 2.4 V @ I 10 mA output 0.8 V @ I 600 mA input N/A 2.0 V 0.8 V 16 + 30 V dc 125 mA 2.4 V @ I 8 mA output 0.4 V @ I 16 mA input = 125 mA @ Vout (low) 1.25 V I (low) is fused at 250 mA 2.0 V 0.8 V
Input Characteristics
Vin (high): Vin (low):
HANDSHAKE LINES
Maximum Voltage Output Characteristics Line-Chassis: Vout (high): Vout (low): Iout (low): Vin (high): Vin (low): + 5 V dc 2.4 V @ I 400 A output 0.5 V @ I 1 mA input < 25 mA (when shorted to +5 V) 2.0 V 0.8 V N/A + 5 V dc 2.4 V @ I 400 A output 0.5 V @ I 2 mA input N/A 2.0 V 0.8 V Advance Agilent 3499A to next programmed configuration on falling edge of TTL pulse, 0.25 sec minimum width. Indicates completion of new configuration; TTL pulse, 10 sec minimum width.
Input Characteristics
External Increment (EI)b:
Channel Closed (CC)c:
N/A
a. Both the Agilent N2264A and N2265A are multifunction modules, the specifications listed in this table are for the 16-bit digital
I/O function on the Agilent N2264A and N2265A.
b. Both EI and CC lines are used for external controlled scanning. This item is for Agilent 44474A only. c. When the next channel closes, the Agilent 44474A outputs a CC pulse to trigger the voltmeter. This item is for Agilent 44474A
only.
Specifications
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Agilent N2269A Multifunction Module

ITEMS DIGITAL I/O LINES
The following table lists Agilent N2269A modules specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS
maximum Voltage (line-to-chassis) Maximum Sink Current (per bit) Maximum Block Transfer Rate Output Characteristics Input Characteristics Isolation Voltage HANDSHAKE LINES Maximum Voltage (line-to-chassis) Output Characteristics
Vout (high) Vout (low) Iout (low) Vin (high) Vin (low) Vout (high) Vout (low) Vin (high) Vin (low)
+5.25 VDC 16 mA Up to 3.57 M by 16 bit/s >=2.4 V @|<=10 mA output <=0.8 V @|<=16 mA input >=2.0 V <=0.8 V 350 VDC
+5 VDC >=2.4 V @|<=400 mA output <=0.5 V @|<=1 mA input <=25 mA (when shorted to +5V) >=2.0 V <=0.8 V
Input Characteristics DAC LINES Analog Output Range Resolution Maximum Output Current Setting Time Accuracy Temp Coefficient Data Update Rate
+12 V, non-isolated 1 mV Iout 10 mA 1 ms to 0.01% of Output 0.04% of Output + 4mV @24hour+1oC +(0.015% of Output + 1mV) 781.25 KHz
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Specifications
Agilent 44472A VHF Switch Module

ITEMS
Total Channels: Connector Type: Maximum Voltage
Agilent 44472A VHF Switch module contains 14 latching relays, which provides dual independent 4-to-1 coaxial MUXs. The specifications are listed in the table below.
SPECIFICATIONS
dual 4 BNC (x10) Center-Center or Center-Low: Low-Chassis or Low-Low: Per Channel: Per Channel: 250 V dc, 30 V ac rms or 42 V ac peak 42 V dc 30 mA dc, 300 mA ac rms < 15 V 50 <1 Dry Load of < 300 mA & < 10 V: Maximum Rated Load: 108 105
Maximum Current Thermal Offset Characteristic Impedance: Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life
Maximum Scan Ratea:
43 Chans/sec
DC ISOLATION
Between Any Two Points < (40oC, 95% RH):
> 107
AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCEb
Capacitance Center-Center, Center-Common: Center-Low: Low-Chassis: < 0.002 pF < 70 pF < 0.20 F < 0.7 ns < 2.5 ns (channel match < 90 ps) 30 MHz: 100 MHz: 300 MHz: 30 MHz: 100 MHz: 300 MHz: 30 MHz: 100 MHz: 300 MHz: 30 MHz: 100 MHz: 300 MHz: < 0.50 dB < 0.75 dB < 1.25 dB < -100 dB < -85 dB < -65 dB < -85 dB < -85 dB < -50 dB < 1.06 < 1.12 < 1.43
Rise Time: Signal Delay: Insertion Loss (with 50 termination)
Crosstalk Within a Group (Channel-Channel or Channel-Common, with 50 termination) Crosstalk Group to Group (with 50 termination) VSWR (with 50 termination)
a. Using Agilent 44474A external increment & channel closed, display off. b. When all channels in a group are opened, the last channel opened (or channel 00 or 13 following a group RESET) has channel-common isolation of > 80 dB @ 30 MHz, > 60 dB @ 100 MHz, and > 40 dB @ 300 MHz.
Specifications
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Agilent 44475A Breadboard Module

ITEMS
MODULE DIMENTIONS
Component Area Available:
Agilent 44475A is a breadboard module, and the specifications are listed in the table below.
SPECIFICATIONS
104mm x 74mm and 79mm x 74mm (4.1 x 2.9 and 3.1 x 2.9) 2.54mm x 2.54 mm (0.1 x 0.1) 1.17mm (0.046) 12.7mm (0.5) 3.2mm (0.125)
Grid Hole Spacing (center-center): Grid Hole Size (inside diameter): Maximum Component Height (above board): Maximum lead Length (below board):
Maximum Voltage: 42 V dc, 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak (on Breadboard area) 5.5 V (on Digital Input port lines) 2 Watt
Maximum Power Dissipation (per module):
Agilent 44476A Microwave Switch Module

ITEMS
Frequency Range: Characteristic Impedance: Input Power Rating:
Agilent 44476A is a microwave switch module, the specifications of it are listed in the table below:
SPECIFICATIONS
DC to 18 GHz 50 1 Watt average, 100 Watts peak (Also less than 7 V dc) 106 operations per channel 0.03 dB after 106 switchings 43 Chans/sec SMA
Average Switch Life: Repeatability (typical): Maximum Scan Ratea: Connector:
AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCE
Isolation Insertion Loss DC - 18 GHz: DC - 2 GHz: DC - 18 GHz: DC - 2 GHz: DC - 12.4 GHz: DC - 18.0 GHz: > 90 dB < 0.25 dB < 0.50 dB < 1.15 < 1.25 < 1.40
VSWR (3 mm SMA)
a. Using Agilent 44474A External Increment & Channel Closed, display off.
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Specifications
Agilent N2276A/B Microwave Switch Module

ITEMS
Total Channels Connector Type Frequency Range Insertion Loss Isolation
Agilent N2276As specifications are listed in the table below. Since the switching and attenuation characteristics of the N2276B are determined by the switches and attenuators installed in it, please refer to the switchs and/or attenuators data sheet for the specifications of your customized N2276B module.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dual 1-to-6 (Dual 1-to-4 when with option 204) SMA (female) DC to 20 GHz 0.3 dB + 0.015*Frequency (GHz) 100 dB min. DC to 12GHz 80 dB min. 12GHz to 15GHz 70 dB min. 15GHz to 20GHz 1.2 max DC to 4GHz 1.35 max 4 to 12.4GHz 1.45 max 12.4 to 18GHz 1.7 max 18 to 20 GHz 0.03dB maximum 25ms 5 million cycles
SWR
Repeatability (5 million cycles at 25oC) Switch Speed Switch Life
Specifications
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Agilent 44477A Form-C Relay Module
Agilent 44477A module provides seven independent, break-before-make, SPDT Form-C latching relays, the specifications of it are listed in the table below.
ITEMS
Total Channels: Maximum Voltage Maximum Current Terminal-Terminal or Terminal-Chassis: Per Channel: Per Module: Per Channel: Per Module: 7
SPECIFICATIONS
250 V dc or ac rms, 350 V ac peak 2 A, dc or ac rms 14 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 500 VA ac 420 W dc; 3500 VA ac 1400 Vpk < 3 V per channel <1
Maximum Power
Maximum Overvoltage Transients: Thermal Offset: Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life Dry Load of < 300 mA & < 10 V: Maximum Rated Load:
108 operations/chan 105 operations/chan 43 Chans/sec
Maximum Scan Ratea:
DC ISOLATION
Open Channel, Channel-Channel (with 1 channel closed) Channel-Chassis (with 1 channel closed) (40oC, 60% RH): (40 C, 95% RH):
o
> 1011 >109 > 5 x 1011 > 1010
(40oC, 60% RH): (40 C, 95% RH):

o
AC ISOLATION/PERFORMANCEb
Capacitance (with 1 channel closed) Insertion Loss (with 50 termination) Open Channel, Channel-Channel: Channel-Chassis: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: 100 kHz: 1 MHz: 10 MHz: < 10 pF < 25 pF < 0.20 dB < 0.25 dB < 0.50 dB < -73 dB < -53 dB < -33 dB
a. Using Agilent 44474A external increment & channel closed, display off. b. With chassis of all instruments connected, and with the Low of input lines connected to the Low of output lines (either directly or via Agilent 3499A/B/C switched channels)
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Specifications
Agilent 44478A/B 1.3GHz MUX Modules

ITEMS
Total Channels:
The specifications of the Agilent 44478A/B are listed in the table below. Specifications in the table describe the modules warranted performance over the temperature range 0 to 55oC. Information marked by the Typical designation is helpful in applying the modules, but is non-warranted information.
SPECIFICATIONS
dual 4 42 V dc + ac peak 1 A dc, or ac rms Per Channel or Common: Each Resistive Termination: Agilent 44478A: Agilent 44478B: With no load: At maximum rated power: 24 W, 24 VA or 44 dBm 0.25 W, 0.25 VA or 24 dBm 50 75 5 x 106 operations 105 operations 43 Chans/sec
Maximum Voltage (any center/shield to any other center/shield/chassis): Maximum Current (per channel or common): Maximum Power
Characteristic Impedance
Relay Life (Typical)
Maximum Scan Ratea:
DC PERFORMANCE
Thermal Offset (per channel): Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Insulation Resistance (any terminal to any terminal) (40oC, 95% RH): (25oC, 40% RH): < 6 V (< 2 V, Typical) <1 > 108 > 1010 (Typical)
AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCE (ZL = ZS = 50 or 75)

Insertion Loss
40oC, 95% RH
10 MHz: 100 MHz: 500 MHz: 1.3 GHz: 10 MHz: 100 MHz: 500 MHz: 1.3 GHz:
< 0.3 dB < 0.7 dB < 1.5 dB < 3.0 dB < 0.2 dB < 0.5 dB < 1.1 dB < 1.9 dB
25oC, 40% RH (Typical)
Crosstalkc 10 MHz: 100 MHz: 500 MHz: 1.3 GHz: 10 MHz: 100 MHz: 500 MHz: 1.3 GHz: 10 MHz: 100 MHz: 500 MHz: 1.3 GHz: Center-Center: Center-Shield: < -90 dB < -80 dB < -65 dB < -55 dB < -90 dB < -80 dB < -70 dB < -60 dB < 1.20 < 1.25 < 1.35 < 1.55 < 0.006 pF < 60 pF < 300 ps < 3 ns (channel matched to 50 ps)
Channel-Channel, Channel-Common (with 1 channel closed)
Group-Group, Module-Module
VSWR
Capacitance
Rise Time: Signal Delay: a. b. c.
Using Agilent 44474A external increment & channel closed, display off. ZL = ZS = 50 applies for Agilent 44478A and ZL = ZS = 75 applies for Agilent 44478B. The CrossTalk specifications assume 50 termination for 44478A and 75 termination for 44478B. If all channels unterminated, derate specification by 6 dB.
Specifications
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Agilent N2280A/N2281A Optical Switch Modules

ITEMS
The specifications of the Agilent N2280A/N2281A are listed in the table below. Information in the column Typical is helpful in applying the modules.
SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2280A Typical Maximum

0.8 dB 45 dB (min.) 0.07 dB +0.05 dB +0.005 dB -60 dB 300 mW 15 ms 20 ms 5 c/s 10M cycles (min.) -25 to 65oC -40 to 80oC 95% 5 5 %VDC/45mA 5 5 %VDC/70mA 5 5 %VDC/45mA 20 ms
Agilent N2281A Typical

0.5 dB 50 dB 0.02 dB +0.03 dB +0.003 dB -70 dB
Maximum
0.8 dB 45 dB (min.) 0.07 dB +0.05 dB +0.005 dB -60 dB 300 mW 25 ms 5 c/s 10M cycles (min.) -25 to 65oC -40 to 80oC 95% 5 5 %VDC/70mA
Insertion Loss: Single-mode (SM)a Return Loss: SMb Polarization Dependent Loss: SM Insertion Loss Stabilityc Repeatability Crosstalk Optical Input Power Switching Time Cycle Rate Relay Life Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) Power
0.5 dB 50 dB 0.02 dB +0.03 dB +0.003 dB -70 dB
a. Excluding connectors. Include 0.2dB (typical insertion loss) for each connector. b. Excluding connectors. c. Drift of any channel relative to one assigned reference channel at +/- 5oC deviation of ambient temperature over a seven-day period.
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Specifications
Agilent N2282A Optical Switch Module

ITEMS
The specifications of Agilent N2282A is listed in the table below.
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Typical 1-to-8 Latching -62 dB 0.5 dB -57 dB 0.7 dB Maximum
Channel Count Switch Type Return Loss (SM)a Insertion Loss (SM)b Insertion Loss Stabilityc Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL) Insertion Repeatabilityd Sequential Switching Random Switching Crosstalk Input Power (Optical) Switching Time Wavelength (SM) Relay Life Operating Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) a. b. c. d. Excluding connector. Excluding Connectors, 0.2dB typical connector insertion loss. Measured after one hours warm-up. Measured after temperature has been stablized for one hour. 1270nm 10M cycles 0oC
0.02 dB
0.02 dB
0.025 dB
0.04 dB
0.005 dB 0.01 dB
-90 dB 300 mW Continuous 250 ms
0.01 dB 0.05 dB
-80 dB
1670nm
55oC <80%RH (0oC~55oC)
Specifications
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Specifications
Chapter 2
Getting Started
About This Chapter
This chapter describes the procedure to install the plug-in modules into a mainframe and mount the mainframe onto a system rack, followed by the basic front panel operations of an Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System. The chapter contents include:
To Prepare the Instrument for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Rack Mount the Agilent 3499A/B/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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To Prepare the Instrument for Use

Check the List of Supplied Items
Verify that you have received the following items with each one of your 3499A/B/C mainframe. If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. ----One power cord; One Users Manual (if ordered); One Tie Down Clip 03499-21002 (for Agilent 3499B only); Any plug-in modules you ordered, which were delivered in separate shipping containers.
This Service Manual must be ordered separately.
Initial Inspection
The Agilent 3499A/B/C was carefully inspected, both mechanically and electrically, before shipment. It should be free of any scratches and in perfect electrical order upon receipt. You should inspect the Unit for any damage that may have occurred in transit. To avoid potentially hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests when there are signs of damage to any portion of the outer enclosure. If the shipping container or packing material shows any signs of damage or stress, you should notify both carrier and the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
WARNING
Getting Started
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Power on the Instrument
Make sure no mechanical damages on the instrument, then you can perform the following procedure to verify that the instrument is in proper working order. 1. Connect the instrument to an AC power source with the supplied power cord. 2. Push the Power switch to power on the instrument. 3. On power-up, every segment in the display should light up briefly. The internal self-test will begin following this starburst display. 4. If the self-test passes, the default system mode and the GPIB address are displayed, together with a beep sound. Then the display shows the instrument model number.
Note
If the instrument failed the self-test, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
If the Instrument Does Not Turn On
1. Verify that the power cord is firmly plugged into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the instrument. 2. Make sure that the power source the instrument is plugged into is energized. 3. Verify that the instrument is turned on. If the instrument DOES NOT turn on after you perform the above procedure, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
Note
Module Installation
WARNING
Only qualified personnel should install or remove the plug-in modules into or from an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe. Make sure to disconnect the power cord from the back of the mainframe prior to installing or removing any modules.
Caution
Use anti-static procedures when configuring, installing or removing any plug-in modules. To prevent contamination to the modules that could degrade performance, handle the modules by the side edges or shields only. Do not touch the board surfaces or components.
Module Installation
Upon receipt of an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe, the plug-in modules you ordered were not installed in the mainframe. In addition, the terminal block(s) and/or the cables ordered for wiring external test circuits are also separated from your modules.
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Figure 2-1 on Page 23 shows the procedure to install a plug-in module into the mainframe 3499B, as well as to attach a screw terminal block onto the module. For 3499A, the installation procedure is the same as in 3499B. For the details about screw terminal blocks, crimp-and-insert terminal blocks and/or DIN-to-D cables wiring, see Plug-in Modules Wiring Information on Page 110.
STEP 1
STEP 2
1. Face the mainframe rear panel towards you; 2. Select a slot in which the module is to be installed.
1. Hold the sides of the module, component side down, by the metal shields; 2. Insert the module into the slot guides and slide the module towards the front of the instrument; 3. Push firmly until the module snaps into place. 4. Push both plastic levers inward to lock the module.
STEP 3 (Optional)
STEP 4 (Optional)
1. Wire the screw terminal block (module dependent,). refer to Chapter 8 for details); 2. Attach the screw terminal block onto the plug-in module.
1. Push firmly until the terminal block snaps into place; 2. Lock the screw terminal block with the two screws (Torque < 8 in-lbs).
Figure 2-1. Module installation
Module Removal
To remove a plug-in module from an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe, reverse the procedures above.
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Operating the Instrument

An Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System can be easily operated from the front-panel, or programmed with SCPI (in SCPI mode) or 3488A (in 3488A mode) commands over the remote interface. The following sections are only intended to show some basic front-panel operation. For more information about the front panel operation, refer to Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation starting from Page 31.
Channel Addressing
In Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System, a channel refers to an individual relay on a switching module, or an individual bit/port on a digital I/O module. The channel address is in the form of snn, where s represents slot number. Slot 0 refers to the mainframe controller board, s = 1-2 (for an Agilent 3499B), s = 1-5 (for an Agilent 3499A) or s = 1-9 (for an Agilent 3499C); nn represents channel number (module dependent, see Table 2-1).
Table 2-1. Plug-in Modules Channel Addressing
Agilent P/N
Descriptions
Channel Addressing
(snn, s = Slot Numbera; nn = Channel Number)
SCPI Mode
Agilent 44470A 10-Channel MUX Module Agilent 44470D 20-Channel MUX Module Agilent 44471A 10-Channel GP Relay Module Agilent 44471D 20-Channel GP Relay Module Agilent 44472A Dual 4-Channel VHF Module
3488A Mode
s00, s01, s02, s03... s08, s09 s00, s01, s02, s03... s18, s19 s00, s01, s02, s03... s08, s09 s00, s01, s02, s03... s18, s19 Group 0: s00, s01, s02, s03; Group 1: s10, s11, s12, s13 Row: 0, 1, 2, 3; Column: 0, 1, 2, 3 (s00, s01, s02, s03; s10, s11, s12, s13;
s20, s21, s22, s23; s30, s31, s32, s33)b
Same as in SCPI mode. Same as in SCPI mode. Same as in SCPI mode. Same as in SCPI mode. Same as in SCPI mode.
Agilent 44473A 4 x 4 Matrix Module
Same as in SCPI mode.
Agilent 44474A 16-Bit Digital I/O Module Agilent 44475A Breadboard Module Agilent 44476A 3-Channel 13 GHz Microwave Switch Module Agilent 44476B 2-Channel 26 GHz Microwave Switch Module Agilent 44477A 7-Channel Form-C Relay Module
Individual Bits: s00, s01, s02... s14, s15 8-Bit Ports: s00, s01 16-Bit Port: s00 N/A
Individual Bits: s00, s01, s02... s14, s15 8-Bit Ports: s00, s01 16-Bit Port: s02 N/A
s00, s01, s02
s00, s01
s00, s01, s02, s03, s04, s05, s06
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Agilent P/N
Descriptions
Channel Addressing
(snn, s = Slot Number a; nn = Channel Number)
SCPI Mode
Agilent 44478A/B 50/75 W 1.3 GHz MUX Module
3488A Mode
Group 0: s00, s01, s02, s03 Group 1: s10, s11, s12, s13 1-Wire Mode: s00, s01... s78, s79d 2-Wire Mode: s00, s01...s38, s39 Dual 2-Wire Mode: s00, s01...s38, s39 4-Wire Mode: s00, s01...s18, s19e
Agilent N2260A 40-Channel MUX Modulec
s00, s01...s38, s39f
Agilent N2261A 40-Channel GP Relay Module Agilent N2262A 4X8 Matrix Module
s00, s01, s02, s03... s37, s38, s39 Row 0, 1, 2, 3; Column 0, 1, 2, 3... 6, 7
(s00, s01, s02... s07; s10, s11, s12... s17; s20, s21, s22... s27; s30, s31, s32... s37)
Same as in SCPI mode. Individual Bits: s00, s01, s02... s30, s31; 8-Bit Ports: s00, s01, s02, s03; 16-Bit Ports: s04, s05; 32-Bit Port: s06. 12 GP Relays: s00, s01, s02... s10, s11; 3 High-current GP Relays: s20, s21, s22; 16-Bit Digital I/O: Individual Bits: s30, s31, s32... s44, s45; 8-Bit Ports: s30, s31; 16-Bit Port: s32. 4X4 Matrix: Same as in SCPI mode.
Agilent N2263A 32-Bit Digital I/O Module
Individual Bits: s00, s01, s02... s30, s31; 8-Bit Ports: s00, s01, s02, s03; 16-Bit Ports: s00, s02; 32-Bit Port: s00. 12 GP Relays: s00, s01, s02... s10, s11; 3 High-current GP Relays: s20, s21, s22; 16-Bit Digital I/O: Individual Bits: s30, s31, s32... s44, s45; 8-Bit Ports: s30, s31; 16-Bit Port: s30. 4X4 Matrix: Row 0, 1, 2, 3; Column 0, 1, 2, 3
(s00, s01, s02, s03; s10, s11, s12, s13; s20, s21, s22, s23; s30, s31, s32, s33)
Agilent N2264A 12-Channel GP Relay + 3-Channel High-current GP Relay + 16-Bit Digital I/O Module
Agilent N2265A 4X4 Matrix + 16-Bit Digital I/O Module
16-Bit Digital I/O: Individual Bits: s40, s41, s42... s54, s55; 8-Bit Ports: s40, s41; 16-Bit Port: s40. 1-Wire Mode: s00, s01... s78, s79 2-Wire Mode: s00, s01...s38, s39 Dual 2-Wire Mode: s00, s01...s38, s39 4-Wire Mode: s00, s01...s18, s19 s00, s01,..., s06, s07 Group 0: s00, s01, s02, s03 Group 1: s10, s11, s12, s13
16-Bit Digital I/O: Individual Bits: s40, s41, s42... s54, s55; 8-Bit Ports: s40, s41; 16-Bit Port: s42.
Agilent N2266A 40-Channel MUX Module
s00, s01...s38, s39
Agilent N2267A 8-Channel High Current GP Module Agilent N2268A 50W 3.5GHz Dual 1-to-4 MUX Module
s00, s01,..., s06, s07
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Agilent P/N
Descriptions
Channel Addressing
(snn, s = Slot Numbera; nn = Channel Number)
SCPI Mode
16-Bit D/A Port: s40, s42 16-Bit Memory Access Port: S50 Digital I/O: individual Bits: s00, s01,..., s30, s31 8-Bit Port: s00, s01, s02, s03 16-Bit Port: s00, s02 s00, s01,..., s08, s09
3488A Mode
Agilent N2269A Multifunction Module
16-Bit D/A Port: s44, s45 16-Bit Memory Access Port: S58 Digital I/O: individual Bits: s00, s01,..., s30, s31 8-Bit Port: s00, s01, s02, s03 16-Bit Port: s04, s05 s00, s01,..., s08, s09
Agilent N2270A 10-Channel High Voltage MUX Module Agilent N2272A 1GHz RF 1-to-9 MUX Module
s00, s01,..., s07, s08
Not supported.
Agilent N2276A/B Dual 1-to-6(4) Microwave MUX/Atttenuator Module
Two 1-to-4(6) Microwave Switch: s00, s01, s02, s03(, s04, s05); s10, s11, s12, s13(, s14, s15). Two Attenuator: s20; s30.
Group0: s00, s01 Group1: s10, s11 Group2: s20, s21 Group3: s30, s31 Group0: s00, s01, s02, s03 Group1: s10, s11, s12, s13
Not supported.
Agilent N2280A Quadruple 1-to-2 Optical Switch Module Agilent N2281A Dual 1-to-4 Optical Switch Module Agilent N2282A 1-to-8 Optical Switch MUX Module 4-Bit Built-in Digital I/O a.
Group0: s00, s01 Group1: s10, s11 Group2: s20, s21 Group3: s30, s31 Group0: s00, s01, s02, s03 Group1: s10, s11, s12, s13 Not supported. Same as in SCPI mode.
s00, s01, s02... s07.

Individual Bits: 091, 092, 093, 094; 4-Bit Port: 090.
For an Agilent 3499A, the Slot Number = 1-5; for an Agilent 3499B, the Slot Number = 1-2; for an Agilent 3499C, the Slot Number = 1-9. b. A channel number on a matrix module is formed in Slot-Row-Column format, i.e., channel address s23 means row 2, column 3 in Slot s. c. Agilent N2260A can be used as an 80-channel 1-wire MUX module, a 40-channel 2-wire MUX module, two 20-channel 2-wire MUX modules, or a 20-channel 4-wire MUX module in SCPI mode. d. The Low (L) terminals of the 40 2-wire channels form the first 40 1-wire channels (Channels 00-39), and the High (H) terminals of the 40 2-wire channels form the second 40 1-wire channels (Channels 40-79). e. The first channels (CH00 & CH20) of either banks (BANK 0 and BANK 1) form Channel 00, the second channels (CH01 & CH21) of either banks form Channel 01, and so on. f. In 3488A mode, Agilent N2260A is used as a 40-channel 2-wire MUX module.
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Basic Front-Panel Operation
The following examples demonstrate some basic operation to operated the Agilent 3499A/B/C. Assuming that an Agilent N2260A module is installed in slot 1 of the Agilent 3499A and configured as a 40-channel 2-wire MUX (default setting), the channels on the Agilent N2260A can be addressed as 100 through 139. To Open/Close a Channel Turn the knob to the desired channel (i.e. 102), the channel specified is shown on the channel display area. MUX OPEN 102
Press Open/Close[1] to open/close the selected channel. Only one channel can be opened/closed each time, repeat the procedure above to open/close other channels.
Note
To open all channels on a module, press Card Reset. To open all channels on the plug-in modules in an Agilent 3499A/B/C, press Shift + Card Reset[2], or cycle power the instrument. To Change the Instrument System Mode The Agilent 3499A/B/C can be operated in either one of the two system modes: SCPI mode and 3488A mode. The instrument is set to SCPI mode (factory default). To change the system mode, press Menu first, turn the knob until the SYSTEM MODE is displayed, press Enter; then turn the knob to the specific system mode, press Enter again to change the instrument system mode.
Note
Switching between SCPI mode and 3488A mode will reset the instrument to the factory default settings (except the GPIB address). To View Relay Cycles The relay cycle counts for the switching relays on some Agilent modules can be read out. These modules include: 1. 2. 3. 4. Agilent N2260A 40-Channel 2-Wire MUX Module; Agilent N2261A 40-Channel GP Relay Module; Agilent N2262A 4 x 8 2-Wire Matrix Switch Module; Agilent N2264A Multifunction Module;
[1]. Press Close means to press the key Close on the front panel of the Agilent 3499A/B/C. [2]. Press Shift + Card Reset means to press the key Shift first, then press the key Card Reset.
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5. Agilent N2265A Multifunction Module; 6. Agilent N2266A 40-channel 2-Wire MUX Module; 7. Agilent N2267A 8-channel High Current GP Module; 8. Agilent N2268A 50 3.0GHz Dual 1-to-4 MUX Module; 9. Agilent N2270A 10-Channel High Voltage MUX Module; 10.Agilent N2272A 1GHz RF 1-to-9 MUX Module; 11. Agilent N2276A/B Dual 1-to-6(4) Microwave MUX/Atttenuator Module (not include Attenuators); 12.Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Optical Switch Modules. To read out the relay cycles, press View, turn the knob until the RELAY CYCLES is displayed, press Enter to view the relay cycles of the switching relays. Turn the knob to view all the relay cycles on the plug-in modules.
Note
N/A will be displayed a little while if the module does not support relay cycle count feature. To View the Errors The Agilent 3499A/B/C can store up to 10 errors in the error queue. Once an error occurs, the ERROR annunciator turns on. To view the errors, press View, turn the knob until ERROR is displayed, press Enter to view the error. Refer to Appendix B Error Messages starting from Page 122 for more error messages.
Note
In SCPI mode, the instrument will display NO ERROR for a little while, then return to the upper menu if the error queue is empty. In 3488A mode, the instrument will display 0000 if no error occurs.
To Rack Mount the Agilent 3499A/B/C

You can mount the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes on a standard 19-inch rack cabinet with the optional rack-mounting kits. The instructions and mounting hardware are included with each rack-mounting kit.
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To Mount an Agilent 3499A
To rack mount an Agilent 3499A, the full-rack-width mainframe, order either: Rack-mount kit with handles, part number 5183-7170, or Rack-mount kit without handles, part number 5183-7171.
Figure 2-2. Rack Mount an Agilent 3499A
To Mount an Agilent 3499B
To rack mount a single Agilent 3499B, the half-rack-width mainframe, order an adapter kit 5183-7172 (Figure 2-3). This kit includes the flange and filler panel.
Figure 2-3. Rack Mount a Single Agilent 3499B with Adapter Kit 5183-7172
Or, you can order a Support Shelf 5063-9255, a slide kit 1494-0015, and a filler panel 5002-3999 (Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4. Rack Mount a Single Agilent 3499B on a Support Shelf
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To rack mount two Agilent 3499Bs side-by-side (or any System II instrument next to an Agilent 3499B), order a Support Shelf 5063-9255 and a slide kit 1494-0015 (Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5. Rack Mount Two Agilent 3499Bs Side-by-Side
To Mount an Agilent 3499C
To rack mount an Agilent 3499C, order either an adapter kit 5063-9216 (without handles, see Figure below) or 5063-9223 (with handles). Adapter Kit
Figure 2-6. Rack Mount an Agilent 3499C
Filler Panels
Order filler panels to cover any unused slots in an Agilent 3499A/B/C. 1-slot filler panel, part number 03499-00023 (option FP1) 2-slot filler panel, part number 03499-00024 (option FP2).
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Chapter 3
Front-Panel Operation
About This Chapter
This chapter introduces you to each front-panel menu, it covers all aspects of front-panel operation. Chapter contents include:
Front-Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local/Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Monitor a Channel or a Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Close or Open a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Read from a Digital I/O Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Write to a Digital I/O Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Store an Instrument State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Recall an Instrument State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . View Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mode Key Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanning Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Key Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Reset a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Reset the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The following conventions are used for the front-panel operation.
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The keys on the front-panel keyboard are expressed in bold font and normally associated with a press. For example, press Mon. The front panel display annunciators are expressed in bold font followed by an annunciator. For example, MON annunciator. The information shown on the front panel display is enclosed within a pair of quotation marks. Shift + Recall[1] indicates the sequential operation: first press Shift, then press Recall.
Note
If no key is pressed within 5 seconds or an invalid key is pressed after the key Shift has been pressed, the SHIFT annunciator will turn off.
Note
During a menu operation, if no key is pressed within 30 seconds or an invalid key is pressed, the instrument will exit the operation.
[1]. Also applicable to keys Card Reset, Scan, and S.List.
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Front-Panel Overview
The Agilent 3499A/B/C can be operated in either SCPI mode or 3488A mode. All the operations demonstrated in this chapter apply to both modes, unless specifically indicated.

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Note: 1. The keys with 10 , 11 , 14 , and 15 guide you through menus to configure various parameters of the instrument. The details on these menus operation are demonstrated later in this chapter. 2. The keys with 2 , 3 , 4 , 12 and 14 are double-function keys. See the next page for the rules of their operation.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11.
12. 13.
Power on/standby a. Reset a module b. Reset instrument Shift/Local key a. Recall instrument state b. Store instrument state Monitor a channel/port/module Open relay channel Close relay channel Read from DIO port Write to DIO port Enable View menu to: View errors View scan list View relay cycle counts Enable Mode menu to: Configure MUX module Configure DIO module a. Initiate scan b. Stop scan Step through scan list
14. a. Enable S.List menu to: Create scan list Select arm source Select arm count Select trigger source Set channel delay time b. Clear scan list 15. Enable Menu menu to: Pair two modules together Enable/disable trigger out pulse Set instrument power-on state Configure GPIB/RS-232 interface Perform self-test Select SCPI/3488A mode Query firmware revision Query serial number 16. Confirm the selection 17. Left arrow key 18. Right arrow key 19. Knob
Figure 3-1. Agilent 3499B Front Panel
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Display
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As shown in above figure, the display is divided into three areas. Channel area displays the channel/port/slot number. The main display area displays the channel status (open/closed), or other information messages. Around the main display area are the annunciators, as listed in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Annunciators Summary
Annunciator SCAN MON VIEW CONFIG * ADRS RMT ERROR EXT SHIFT
Scan is initiated. Instrument is in monitor mode. Scan list, errors or relay cycle counts are being viewed. Any configuration key has been pressed. Instrument is advancing a scan step. Instrument is addressed to listen or talk over the remote interface. Instrument is in remote mode. Error queue is not empty. Scan is waiting for external trigger source. Shift key has been pressed.
Indication
Channel Addressing
Many of the front-panel operations require you specify one or more channels. A channel refers to an individual relay on a switching module, or an individual bit/port on a digital I/O module. The channel address is in the form of snn, where s is the Slot Number (1-5 for an Agilent 3499A, 1-2 for an Agilent 3499B, 1-9 for an Agilent 3499C and Slot 0 reserves for the 4-bit built-in digital I/O), and nn represents channel number on the plug-in modules (module dependent). Refer to Table 2-1 on Page 24 for more details about the channel addressing. The two arrow keys (<= and =>) together with the knob are used to select slots and channels. The following procedure shows you how to do that.
Channel/Slot Selection
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1. Select a slot. Press the two arrow keys to select a desired slot directly, or turn the knob to select the desired slot number. N2260A 1
2. Select a channel. Turn the knob to select a channel (3 digital number). As shown below, the top display indicates the current channel 101 is a MUX channel and in OPEN state, and the lower indicates that the current bit 401 is a digital input port. MUX DIN OPEN 101 401
Note
Open, Close, Read and Write keys are invalid if a slot, instead of a channel, is selected. To demonstrate the following operations more easily and clearly, we assume five modules have been installed in an Agilent 3499A mainframe. The configuration is: Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Agilent N2260A MUX module Agilent N2261A GP Relay module Agilent N2262A Matrix module Agilent N2263A Digital I/O module Agilent N2260A MUX module
Local/Remote Control
When power-up, the instrument is in local mode. All keys on the front panel are fully functional. When receiving any command from the remote interface, the instrument automatically switches to remote mode (ADRS and RMT annunciators light up), all front-panel keys are locked, except the keys Local, Mon, View, Enter, the two arrow keys and the knob. Local and Shift use the same key. While in local mode, it is used as Shift key. While in remote mode (the RMT annunciator turns on), it is used as Local key.
To Monitor a Channel or a Slot

In a switch/control system, it is necessary to acquire, confirm and continuously monitor the current status of a particular switching channel, a
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digital I/O port, or an entire plug-in module. Agilent 3499A/B/C provides you the ability to achieve the above. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Mon, the MON annunciator lights up; Select the slot or the channel/port to be monitored; Press Enter to display the next part if necessary; Press Mon again to exit the monitoring state, the MON annunciator turns off.
Table 3-2. Display on Monitoring Mode
Display
1:0, , , , , ,6, , ,9, 2
Description
The display for a multiplexer or a GP relay module. This display indicates that the monitored module is in Slot 2 and channels 10, 16, and 19 are closed.
ROW 3: ,1, ,3, , ,6,7
The display for a matrix module. The top is the row information, indicating that the relays on Row 3, Columns 1, 3, 6 and 7 of the module (in Slot 3) are closed. The lower display is the column information, indicating that relays on column 3, row 0 and 3 are closed.
0; , ,3,COL 3,
00:H255
L254.
The display for a digital I/O module. The first 2 digits on the left (00 in this case) represents the L 8-bit port address. Adding one to this value, the H 8-bit port address is obtained. Data with a trailing decimal point indicates that the last operation on that port was a WRITE, data without a trailing decimal point indicates that the last operation on that port was a READ. This display shows that the data last read from Port 401 is 255 and the data last written to Port 400 is 254. The top display is for the built-in digital I/O Port 090 and the data from the last operation. The lower display indicates that data last written to the bit channel 091 is 0.
DIO
12
090
DOUT
091
ROW 0: ,1, ,3,
For a multifunction module, the first function on the module is displayed, then the next. This display is an example of a multifunction module with matrix and DIO functions.
00:H255
L254.
Note
The built-in digital I/O can be monitored either as individual bit channels (091-094) or as a 4-bit port (090).
Note
For MUX modules and GP Relay modules, 10 channels can be displayed at one time; for matrix modules, one ROW or one Column can be displayed at one time; for digital I/O modules, two 8-bit ports can be displayed at one time. For multifunction modules, the first function on the module is displayed, then the next.
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To Close or Open a Channel

To close/open a channel, you need to: 1. Select the channel to be closed or opened; 2. Press Close/Open to close/open the channel. Repeat steps 1 & 2 to close or open other channels.
To Read from a Digital I/O Port

To read data from the built-in digital I/O port/bits (090-094), or any one of the 8-bit ports on a digital I/O, you need to: 1. Select a digital I/O port; 2. Press Read to read data from the selected port. For example, the display below shows the data read from Port 401. DIN 255 401 Decimal format
DIN
11111111 401
Binary format
Note
Data display format of individual 8-bit ports can be specified either in binary or decimal. Once specified, the format applies to all input and output operations on the same port (refer to Mode Key Operation on Page 40).
To Write to a Digital I/O Port

To write data to the built-in digital I/O port/bits (090-094), or any one of the 8-bit ports on a digital I/O, you need to: 1. Select a digital I/O port to be written to (DIN indicates that the last operation on the port is a READ, and DOUT, a WRITE); DIN 401
2. Press Write, the data from the last operation (READ or WRITE) on the selected port will be displayed and DOUT is displayed to indicate the port is now an output port; DOUT 255 401
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3. Edit the value. Press the two arrow keys to select the to-be-edited bit (in dim), turn the knob to modify the value; DOUT 254 401
4. Press Enter to output the data to the selected port, or press Write again to cancel the current write operation.
To Store an Instrument State

The Controller board in Agilent 3499A/B mainframe has two types: Controller board Version 1.0 and Version 2.0. Agilent 3499C always has a Controller board of Version 2.0. Firmware of Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe currently has 4 revisions: REV 1.0, REV 2.0, REV 3.0 and REV 4.0. Firmware REV 1.0/2.0/3.0 runs under Controller board Version 1.0 and REV 4.0 runs under Controller board Version 2.0. The current instrument setup can be stored for future convenience. The stored setups can be recalled directly, or included in a scan list. However, the stored instrument setup in SCPI mode is different from that in 3488A mode. Table 3-3 lists these differences.
Table 3-3. The Differences Between Two Modes
SCPI Mode
Stored information: 1. Status of relay channels (open/close); 2. Status of digital I/O ports (input/output) on digital I/O modules in either static Mode #1 or Mode #2; 3. Module configurations: card pair, 1/2/4-wire function mode, baud rate, flow control, etc.; 4. Scanning setups: scan list, arm count, arm source, etc. For Firmware REV 4.0: Up to 50 instrument setups can be stored (numbered 1-50); For Firmware REV 1.0/2.0/3.0: Up to 10 instrument setups can be stored (numbered 1-10).
3488A Mode
Stored information: 1. Status of relay channels (open/close); 2. Status of digital I/O ports (input/output) on digital I/O modules in either static mode1 or mode2.
Up to 40 instrument states can be stored (numbered 1-40).
To store a instrument setup: 1. Press Shift + Recall, the display would be: STORE 01 2. Turn the knob to change the memory location number (i.e. 05); STORE 05 3. Press Enter to store the current instrument setup (to location 5).
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Note
An instrument reset does not affect the stored instrument setup information. Once a setup is stored, it remains until overwritten or specially deleted with a SCPI command SYSTem:STATe:DELete.
Note
All the stored instrument setups will be cleared automatically whenever the system mode is changed.
To Recall an Instrument State

A previously stored instrument setup can be recalled. Before recalling a stored setup, the instrument verifies that all module type and slot assignment match the setup. If a mismatch is detected, the recall operation will stop and a string RECALL FAILED will be returned (no error occurs). To recall an instrument setup: 1. Press Recall, turn the knob to a previously stored setup (i.e. 05); RECALL 05 2. Press Enter to recall the setup (i.e. 05); press Recall again to cancel the current recall operation.
View Key Operation

The instrument can store up to 10 errors[1] in the error queue, up to 200 channels in the scan list, as well as the relay cycle counts on the newer plug-in modules. The View key provides you an intuitive way to query these information. Table 3-4 lists the View key structure.
Table 3-4. View Key Structure
1st level Items
ERROR SCAN LIST RELAY CYCLES
Description
Query the errors recorded in the error queue. Query the channels included in the scan list. Query the relay cycle counts on some modules.
To View an Error
To view an error: 1. Press View (the VIEW annunciator turns on), turn the knob to ERROR, then press Enter; 2. If no error is in the error queue (the ERROR annunciator is off), the instrument displays NO ERROR, and then returns to the first level
[1]. In 3488A mode, only the sum of the values of the possible error conditions, as defined in Table 6-20 on Page 128, is recorded in the error queue and shown on the front panel.
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of the View menu automatically. NO ERROR 108
If there are errors (the ERROR annunciator is on), the first error in the error queue is displayed. Press the arrow key to scroll the display to show the whole error message; 01:ERR -109
MISSING PARAMETER 3. Turn the knob to view other errors in the error queue, or press Enter to return to the first level of the View menu, the ERROR annunciator turns off; 4. Press View again to exit the View menu operation, the VIEW annunciator turns off.
Note
All errors are cleared once the error queue is viewed, and the ERROR annunciator turns off. Refer to Appendix B starting from Page 122 for details about the instrument errors.
To View a Scan List
To view the channels included in a scan list (assuming channels 103-107 are included in the scan list): 1. Press View (VIEW annunciator lights up). Turn the knob until SCAN LIST is displayed, then press Enter; SCAN LIST 101
2. The first channel in the scan list is displayed on the channel area. Continuously turn the knob to view other channels in the scan list; 001 OF 005 103
3. Press Enter to return to the first level of the View menu; SCAN LIST 107
4. Press View again to end this operation, the VIEW annunciator turns off.
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To View the Relay Cycles
To view the relay cycle counts: 1. Press View, the VIEW annunciator lights up. Turn the knob until RELAY CYCLES is displayed, then press Enter; RELAY CYCLES 400
2. If no module with the relay cycle count feature[1] is present, N/A will be displayed, then the display automatically returns to the first level of the View menu; N/A 400
If the selected channel is a relay without the cycle counts feature, the instrument will display the cycle counts of the first relay with the feature; 7383 100
If the selected channel (i.e. 109) is a relay with the cycle counts feature, the cycle counts of the relay will be displayed; 10132 109
3. Turn the knob to read other relays cycle counts, or press Enter to return to the first level of the View menu; RELAY CYCLES 108
4. Press View again to exit the View menu operation, the VIEW annunciator turns off.
Mode Key Operation

A digital I/O and the digital I/O ports can be configured from the instrument front panel. In SCPI mode, Agilent N2260A can be configured as different MUX modules. The Mode key is designed for these configurations.
Agilent N2260A can be configured in SCPI mode. Table 3-5 shows the
Mode key structure in this case.
[1]. Relay cycle count feature is supported by the switching relays on the Agilent N2260A/61A/62A/64A/65A modules.
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Table 3-5. Agilent N2260A Configuration (Mode)

1st level Items 2nd Level Items
WIRE1 WIRE2 WIRE4 DUAL WIRE2
Description
Configure Agilent N2260A Multiplexer module to work as: 80-channel 1-wire, 40-channel 2-wire, 20-channel 4-wire, or two independent groups of 20-channel 2-wire module.
CONFIG MUX
The digital I/O modules can be configured in either SCPI mode or

3488A mode. Table 3-6 on Page 41 shows the Mode key structure.
Note
The 4-bit built-in digital I/O in Slot 0 cannot be configured.
The Mode key shows a completely different structure (Table 3-7)

when it is used to configure a digital I/O port.
Table 3-6. Digital I/O Configuration (Mode)
1st level Items 2nd Level Items
MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5
3rd Level Items
4th Level Items
5th Level Items
Description
Configure DIO module, including the handshake mode, the control line and flag line polarities, and the polarity of the I/O direction line.
CONFIG DIO
CONT POL POS CONT POL NEG
FLAG POL POS FLAG POL NEG
I/O POL POS I/O POL NEG
Table 3-7. Digital I/O Port Configuration (Mode)

1st Level Items
DATA POLARITY
2nd Level Items

POS POLARITY NEG POLARITY DECIMAL BINARY
Description
Set the polarity of the data lines for the port.
DISP FORMAT
Set data display format for the port.
Agilent N2260A Configuration
To configure an Agilent N2260A MUX module: 1. Select a slot in which an Agilent N2260A module is installed; N2260A 1
2. Press Mode, the CONFIG annunciator lights up and CONFIG MUX is displayed; CONFIG MUX 1
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3. Press Enter, turn the knob to select one mode (i.e. WIRE1); WIRE1 1
4. Press Enter to return to CONFIG MUX, press Mode again to exit the configuration, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
DIO Module Configuration
A digital I/O module can be configured, which include the flow control mode, the control line polarity, the flag line polarity, and the I/O direction line polarity. To configure a digital I/O module: 1. Select a slot in which a digital I/O is installed; N2263A 4
2. Press Mode, the CONFIG annunciator lights up and CONFIG DIO is displayed, then press Enter; CONFIG DIO 4
3. Turn the knob to select the flow control mode (i.e. MODE 2), then press Enter; MODE 2 4
4. Turn the knob to select the control line polarity (i.e. CONT POL POS), then press Enter; CONT POL POS 4
5. Turn the knob to select the flag line polarity (i.e. FLAG POL POS), then press Enter; FLAG POL POS 4
6. Turn the knob to select the I/O line polarity (i.e. I/O POL POS), then press Enter; I/O POL POS 4
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7. The instrument returns to CONFIG DIO, press Mode again to exit the configuration, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
DIO Port Configuration
To configure the data line polarity and data display format for an individual digital I/O port: 1. Select a digital I/O port (i.e. Port 401), press Mode (the CONFIG annunciator lights up). Turn the knob to select one item (i.e. DATA POLARITY); DATA POLARITY 401
2. Press Enter, turn the knob to select the polarity (i.e. NEG POLARITY); NEG POLARITY 401
3. If another item DISP FORMAT is selected, press Enter, then turn the knob to select the data display format (i.e. BINARY); BINARY 401
4. Press Enter to select the data display format and return to DISP FORMAT, press Mode again to exit the configuration, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly. To configure other digital I/O ports, repeat Steps 1 through 4.
Note
Once you have selected the data display format for a port, it applies to all input and output operations on that port.
Scanning Operation
The scan operation in SCPI mode is different from that in 3488A mode. In 3488A mode, you only need to create a scan list, then step through the scan list by repeatedly pressing Step. However, scanning in SCPI mode has more features (refer to Figure 3-2).
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Stop key
Idle
Idle
Scan key
no
Controlled by Arm Source
yes Arm Event Detection
Another Scan?
Controlled by Arm Count
Arm Layer
no
Controlled by Trigger Source
yes
Another Channel?
Controlled by Scan List
Trigger Layer
Trigger Event Detection Output Trigger* Scan Channel
* Note: The trigger out pulse will occur at the specified trig-out line only if you have configured to enable the slot to output.
Figure 3-2. The Process of Scanning Operation (in SCPI mode)
Overview
Before initiating a scan, a scan list must be set up. You can also specify an arm source, a trigger source, and the number of sweeps (a sweep is one pass through the scan list) to control the scan process. All these can be done from the S.List key. The S.List key structure in SCPI mode (Table 3-8) is different from that in 3488A mode (Table 3-9 on Page 45).
Table 3-8. S.List Key Structure in SCPI Mode

1st Level Items
ADD TO SCAN
2nd Level Items

SELECT nnn
3rd Level Items
4th Level Items
Description
Create a scan list to include all the desired switch channels, DIO bit channels, and/or the previously stored setups.
CONFIG SCAN
ARM: TIMER ARM: IMM ARM: BUS ARM: EXT ARM: MIX ARM: HOLD SET ALL
COUNT: 00001
TRIG: TIMER TRIG: IMM TRIG: BUS TRIG: EXT TRIG: MIX TRIG: HOLD
Configure the scan operation, such as an arm source, an arm count, and a trigger source.
nnnnn.nnn SECS SELECT nnn nnnnn.nnn SECS
DELAY TIME SET CH
Set delay time for all channels or for individual channels.
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Table 3-9. S.List Key Structure in 3488A Mode

1st Level Items 2nd Level Items Description
Create a scan list to include all the desired switch channels, DIO bit channels, and/or the previously stored setups.
ADD TO SCAN
SELECT nnn
DELAY TIME
nnnnn.nnn SECS
Set a delay time for all scanned channels.
To Create a Scan List
To create a scan list, you can: 1. Press S.List, the CONFIG annunciator lights up, and ADD TO SCAN is displayed; ADD TO SCAN 101
2. Press Enter, then turn the knob to select a previously stored channel setup (i.e. 001). Press Enter to add it into the scan list; SELECT * 001
3. To add other switch channels, digital I/O bits, and/or other stored channel setups, repeat Step 2; 4. Press S.List again to return to ADD TO SCAN, press S.List once more to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
Note
To view a scan list, press View. To clear a scan list, press Shift + S.List.
To Configure a Scan
The Arm Source, Arm Count and the Trigger Source can be set to configure a scan: 1. Press S.List, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob until CONFIG SCAN is displayed, then press Enter; CONFIG SCAN 2. Turn the knob to set the arm source, then press Enter; ARM: BUS If ARM:TIMER is specified, the instrument will guide you to set the time interval (default is 0) after pressing Enter. Use the two arrow keys and the knob to edit or modify the value. Press Enter to set this
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value (ranging from 0 to 99999.999 seconds); 00002.000 SECS 3. Use the arrow keys and the knob to set the arm source, press Enter; COUNT: 00003 4. Turn the knob to set the trigger source, then press Enter to return to CONFIG TO SCAN; TRIG: MIX If TRIG:TIMER is specified, the instrument will guide you to set the time interval (default is 0) after pressing Enter. Use the two arrow keys and the knob to edit or modify the value. Press Enter to set this value (ranging from 0 to 99999.999 seconds) and return to CONFIG TO SCAN; 00000.200 SECS 5. Press S.List again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
To Set a Delay Time
1. Press S.List, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob until DELAY TIME is displayed, press Enter; DELAY TIME 2. To set a uniform delay time for all channels, select SET ALL, then press Enter. Use the arrow keys and the knob to modify the value (between 0 and 99999.999 seconds). Press Enter to set the delay time and return to DELAY TIME; SET ALL
00000.002 SECS
DELAY TIME 3. To set a different delay time for individual channel, select SET CH, then press Enter. Turn the knob to select the channel to be set (i.e. 103), then press Enter again and use the arrow keys and the knob to
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set its delay time (between 0 and 99999.999 seconds). Press Enter once more to set the delay time and return to SET CH item; SET CH 107
SELECT CH
103
00000.005 SECS
103
SELECT CH
103
DELAY TIME
103
4. To set a delay time for other channel, repeat the procedure above. Press S.List again to return to DELAY TIME; 5. Press S.List once more to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
To Start a Scan
To start a scan[1]: 1. Press Scan, the SCAN annunciator lights up; 2. Then the instrument will continue scanning according to the configuration. The arm source is used to control the onset of each scan sweep. The trigger source is used to advance one channel in the scan list (open the previous channel and close the next channel in the list, the * annunciator lights up); 3. When the scanning is finished, the instrument returns to the idle state and the SCAN annunciator turns off. To stop the scanning in progress press Shift + Scan.
Note
Once a scan list exists, simply press Step repeatedly to step through the scan list. In this case, the SCAN and the * annunciators turn off.
Note
Card Pair is functional during a scan, which means that both the channels included in the scan list and the paired channels will be scanned.
[1]. The scan cannot be performed and CANNOT INIT will be displayed if any of the following conditions occurs: a. The scan list contains a non-existing channel, such as N2260A module changes from WIRE1 to WIRE2. b. The scan list contains a channel on a digital I/O module that does not work in Mode #1 or Mode #2. c. A stored channel setup in the scan list does not match the current hardware configuration.
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Menu Key Operation

Configuring system-related instrument parameters can be done from the Menu key. However, the Menu key structure in 3488A mode (Table 3-10) is different from that in SCPI mode (Table 3-11 on Page 49). Since SCPI mode can do whatever 3488A mode can, only the Menu key operation in SCPI mode will be demonstrated.
Table 3-10. Menu Key Structure in 3488A Mode 1st Level Items
CARD PAIR
2nd Level Items

FIRST SLOT 1
3rd Level Items

SECOND SLOT -
4th Level Items
Description
Pair the same (type) cards. Select a pair of external trigger lines and enable/disable the Agilent 3499 to output a trigger pulse.
CONF EXT TRIG
TRIG OF SLOT 0
ENABLE DISABLE
INTERFACE SELFTEST
GPIB/488
ADDRESS 09
SRQ ON SRQ OFF
Set GPIB address (0-30) and enable/disable Power-on SRQ. Perform a selftest.
SCPI MODE SYSTEM MODE 3488A MODE REVISION INFO
Select a system mode for the instrument.[1] Query the current firmware revision. Query Agilent 3499A/B/C serial number.
SERIAL NO
[1].For Firmware REV 3.0, the two system modes can not be switched to each other since they are realized in two independent firmwares: SCPI mode Firmware REV 3.0 and 3488A mode Firmware REV 3.0.
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Table 3-11. Menu Key Structure in SCPI Mode

1st Level Items
CARD PAIR
2nd Level Items

FIRST SLOT 1
3rd level Items

SECOND SLOT -
4th level Items
Description
Select the cards to be paired together. Select a pair of external trigger lines and enable/disable Agilent 3499 to output a trigger pulse. Set instrument power-on to the reset state or a state stored in memory location nn.
CONF EXT TRIG
TRIG SLOT 0
ENABLE DISABLE
PWR ON RESET POWER ON SET[1] USER SET UP POWER ON nn
GPIB/488
ADDRESS 09
SRQ ON SRQ OFF
Select GPIB interface, then set its address (0-30) and enable/disable Power-on SRQ. Select RS-232 interface and configure its baud rate, data bits, parity, and flow control mode. The defaults are 9600 BAUD, NONE, 8 BITS, and FLOW NONE. Perform a selftest.
INTERFACE RS-232
2400 BAUD; 4800 BAUD; 9600 BAUD; 19200 BAUD; 38400 BAUD; 57600 BAUD ODD, 7 BITS; EVEN, 7 BITS; NONE, 8 BITS FLOW NONE; FLOW DTR/DSR; FLOW XON/XOFF; FLOW RTS/CTS
SELFTEST SCPI MODE SYSTEM MODE 3488A MODE REVISION INFO SERIAL NO
Select a system mode for operation.[2]
Query the current firmware revision. Query Agilent 3499A/B/C serial number.
[1].This menu item is only effective in Agilent 3499A/B/C with Firmware REV 4.0 or later. [2].For Firmware REV 3.0, the two system modes can not be switched to each other since they are realized in two independent firmwares: SCPI mode Firmware REV 3.0 and 3488A mode Firmware REV 3.0.
The following operations can be done with the Menu key in SCPI mode:
To pair two cards; To configure the external trigger; To configure the power-on state; To configure the remote interface; To perform a self-test; To select a system mode; To query the firmware revision; To query the serial number.
Note
In 3488A mode, the Agilent 3499A/B/C does not support configuring RS-232 interface and the instrument power-on state.
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To Pair Two Cards
Two same type plug-in modules (cards) can be paired. Once paired, any operation on a channel of one module will be duplicated on the corresponding channel of the paired module. To pair two same type cards: 1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select CARD PAIR, press Enter; CARD PAIR 2. When FIRST SLOT 1 is displayed, turn the knob to select the first paired slot (i.e. Slot 1), then press Enter[1]; FIRST SLOT 1 3. When SECOND SLOT - is displayed, turn the knob to select the second slot (i.e. 5) to be paired with the first; SECOND SLOT 5 4. Press Enter to return to CARD PAIR, press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
To Configure the External Trigger
Agilent 3499A/B/C provides two pairs of trigger lines for externally-controlled scanning. The first pair (TRIG IN & TRIG OUT) is on the rear panel of the mainframes, the second pair of EI (External Increment) & CC (Channel Closed) is on the Agilent 44474A. You can use only one pair of the trigger lines each time, and specify whether a trigger out pulse can be sent out when a relay is closed during a scan. To configure the external trigger: 1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select CONF EXT TRIG, then press Enter; CONF EXT TRIG 2. Select either Slot 0 (Agilent 3499A/B/C) or the slot in which an Agilent 44474A is installed, then press Enter; TRIG SLOT 0
[1]. In case there are no matching cards installed in the mainframe, the display will show NO MATCH, then automatically returns to the first level of the Menu menu.
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3. To enable a trigger pulse output from the selected line, turn the knob to select ENABLE; or select DISABLE; ENABLE 4. Press Enter, the instrument returns to CONF EXT TRIG. Press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
Note
In SCPI mode, once a new pair of control lines is selected, the newly selected trigger-in line is immediately ready to accept the trigger signal from an external instrument. However, in 3488A mode, only after the newly selected pair is enabled, will the previously enabled pair be disabled. Otherwise, the previously enabled pair is still in effect.
To Configure the Power-on State[1]
The power-on state of the Agilent 3499A/B/C with Firmware REV 4.0 or later can be set to the reset state, or to a stored state. The instrument will return to the specified state the next time it is turned on. To configure the power-on state: 1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select POWER ON SET, then press Enter; POWER ON SET 2. To set the instrument power-on to reset state, turn the knob to select PWR ON RESET, then press Enter, the instrument will return to POWER ON SET; PWR ON RESET To set the instrument power-on to a stored state, turn the knob to select USER SET UP, then press Enter[2]. Turn the knob to specify a memory location (i.e. 05), press Enter again to return to POWER ON SET; USER SET UP
POWER ON 05
[1]. This section is only intended for 3499A/B/C with Firmware REV 4.0 or later. [2]. NO DATA will be displayed if no state had ever been stored, then the instrument automatically returns to the first level of the Menu menu.
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3. Press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
Note
Please note that the content in this section is only effective for Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe with Firmware REV 4.0 or later. for Agilent 3499A/B with Firmware REV1.0/2.0/3.0, please ignore this section.
Note
If the power-on state of the instrument is set to a previously stored setup that is no longer valid, the power-on state will automatically set to the reset state, in this case the instrument displays RECALL FAILED.
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To Configure the Remote Interface

Note
The instrument can communicate with a computer over GPIB or RS-232 interface. Perform the following procedure to configure the interface. Only one interface can be used at a time. When shipped from the factory, the GPIB interface is selected and its address is set to 9.
Note GPIB Interface
RS-232 interface can be configured and used only in SCPI mode.
1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select INTERFACE, then press Enter; INTERFACE 2. Turn the knob to select GPIB/488, then press Enter; GPIB/488 3. Turn the knob to set a valid GPIB address (0-30), then press Enter; ADDRESS 09 4. When SRQ ON is displayed, press Enter, the Agilent 3499A/B/C will interrupt the system computer when powered up. To disable this feature, select SRQ OFF, then press Enter; SRQ ON 5. The instrument returns to INTERFACE, press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off.
RS-232 Interface
1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select INTERFACE, then press Enter; INTERFACE 2. Turn the knob to select RS-232, then press Enter; RS-232 3. Turn the knob to select the baud rate (default: 9600), then press Enter; 9600 BAUD
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4. Turn the knob to select the parity and data bits (default: NONE, 8 BITS), then press Enter; NONE; 8 BITS 5. Turn the knob to select the mode (default: FLOW NONE), then press Enter to return to INTERFACE; FLOW NONE 6. Press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
To Perform a Self-test
The self-test feature of the instrument can be used to verify proper instrument operation. To perform a self-test: 1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select SELFTEST, then press Enter; SELFTEST 2. If all the tests have passed, PASSED will be displayed. Otherwise, the reason of the failure will be displayed; PASSED
Note
For more about the self-test errors, refer to Appendix B starting from Page 122. 3. Press Enter to return to SELFTEST, press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
To Select a System Mode
The instrument can be operated in either SCPI mode or 3488A mode. To select a system mode[1]: 1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select SYSTEM MODE, then press Enter; SYSTEM MODE
[1]. For an instrument with Firmware REV 3.0, the two system modes (SCPI and 3488A) can not be switched to each other.
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2. Turn the knob to select the system mode, press Enter; HP 3488A MODE 3. The instrument will be reset if the system mode has been switched; or it will display SYSTEM MODE. In later case, press Menu again to exit this operation.
To Query the Firmware Revision
To query the Agilent 3499A/B/C firmware revision: 1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select REVISION INFO, then press Enter; REVISION INFO 2. The system firmware revision number will be displayed as one of the four formats in the following. Please note that for Firmware REV 3.0/4.0, the displayed Firmware Revision information also indicates the Controller board version: for REV 3.0 1.0, 1.0 indicates the Controller board is 1.0; for REV 4.0 2.0, 2.0 indicates the Controller board is 2.0. Firmware REV 1.0/2.0 always runs under Controller board 1.0. REV 1.0 REV 2.0 REV 3.0 REV 4.0 1.0 2.0
3. Press Enter to return to REVISION INFO, press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
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To Query the Serial Number
To query the Agilent 3499A/B/C serial number: 1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob to select SERIAL NO; SERIAL NO 2. Press Enter, Agilent 3499A/B/C serial number is displayed; CN12345678 3. Press Enter to return to SERIAL NO, press Menu again to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off accordingly.
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To Reset a Module
To reset a plug-in module: 1. Turn the knob to select the slot to be reset; N2260A 1
2. Hold down Card Reset until the display changes from HOLD TO RESET to RESET CARD, then release the key to end this operation. HOLD TO RESET 1
RESET CARD
N2260A
Note
Card Reset will open all channels on the switching module and make all ports on the specific digital I/O module as input ports.
To Reset the Instrument

To reset the instrument: 1. Press Shift, then hold down Card Reset, the display would be: HOLD TO RESET 2. Hold the key until the display message changes, then release the key; RESET. . . 3. When the instrument finishes resetting, the default display appears. MUX OPEN 101
Note
The instrument will also be reset if any plug-in module is installed or removed while the instrument is on.
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Chapter 4
Verification Tests
About This Chapter
This Chapter contains procedures for operating verification of the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes and the plug-in modules. This Chapter contains the following sections:
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mainframe Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mainframe Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Relay Cycle Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MUX Modules Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Relay Modules Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matrix Modules Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital I/O Modules Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent 44472A Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent 44476A/B Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent N2276A/B Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent 44477A Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent 44478A/B Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Verification Tests. . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Information
The Operation Verification Tests should be performed whenever it is desired to determine whether the Agilent 3499A/B/C and its plug-in modules are actually operating. For example, these tests can be used as an incoming inspection procedure when an Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System is initially received, or they can be used to verify a suspected failure after the system has been installed into a test system. Additionally, after a failure has been detected and repaired, these tests can be used to confirm that the repairs have accomplished their purpose. A test fixture is required for several plug-in modules to simplify testing and act as an interface between the module and a multimeter. A test fixture can be made for a plug-in module by configuring a removable wiring (screw) terminal block. The following instruments can be used to perform the Verification Tests:
n n
Agilent 34401A Digital Multimeter, or equivalent; Test Fixture (configured from the related wiring terminal block); n PC (IBM compatible, with the RS-232 default); n GPIB Interface.
Verification Tests
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WARNING
Hazardous voltages may exist on the wiring and connectors of the Agilent 3499A/B/C plug-in modules. Only service trained personnel should make repairs to the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes and/or the plug-in modules.
WARNING
Make sure to disconnect all the wiring from the Agilent 3499A/B/C plug-in modules to the external devices in order to execute the Verification Tests. This presents two potential safety hazardous: a: It is possible for the user to come in contact with high voltage (if high voltage exists in the test system). b: Equipment damage may occur if the wrong lines become accidentally connected or disconnected.
Caution
Use anti-static handling techniques during the Verification Tests.
Mainframes Self-Test
The Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes self-test verifies the operation of the front panel circuitry, and a part of the micro-processor related circuitry (ROM, etc.) on the Controller board. In addition, GPIB & RS-232 circuitry on the Controller board can also be verified with self-test. The self-test does not, however, assess the operability of the backplane or the drivers contained in the mainframe. The operability of the backplane or the drivers will not be tested until the individual plug-in modules tests are performed. It is important to remember that if the self-test passes, it does not, in itself, ensure proper instrument operation. A self-test failure, however, does indicate an instrument malfunction.
Self-Test
To perform a self-test: Press Menu, turn the knob to SELFTEST, then press Enter. The self-test should start by turning on all display segments. Following the display test, the internal tests are performed. If all internal tests pass, PASSED will be displayed. Otherwise, the reason of the failure will be displayed (see the Table below).
Table 4-1. Error Number +1 +2 Description ROM test failed. GPIB test failed.
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Table 4-1. Error Number +3 +4 Description RS-232 test failed. Front-panel test failed.
Correction
If, during the display test, a segment or segments malfunctioned, a problem exists on the Controller board or the Display assembly. Refer to Agilent 3499A/B/C Problem Isolation on Page 80 for problem isolation information. If the front-panel test failed, a problem exists on the front panel circuitry; if any of the other internal tests failed, the Controller board is malfunctioned. To replace or repair the front panel circuitry and /or the Controller board, the mainframe must be disassembled. Refer to Replaceable Parts on Page 85 for Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes disassembly information.
Mainframe Verification Tests

The mainframe self-test does not assess the operability of the driver circuitry and the connectivity, more operation verification tests are required. These include the GPIB test, the RS-232 test and the keyboard test.
GPIB Test
To test the GPIB on an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe: 1. Make sure the GPIB interface card and the Agilent I/O Library is installed in your PC, and the Agilent 3499A/B/C interface is set to GPIB; 2. Make sure one or more plug-in modules are installed (i.e. Agilent N2260A, etc.); 3. Make sure the GPIB address is correct and the GPIB cable is operational; 4. Connect the GPIB interface from your PC to an Agilent 3499A/B/C; 5. Set the Agilent 3499A/B/C to SCPI mode. Send a SCPI command DIAG:DISP GPIB test from you PC. If GPIB TEST is displayed on the front panel of the Agilent 3499A/B/C, the GPIB test passed. Otherwise, the GPIB test failed.
RS-232 Test
To test the RS-232 on an Agilent 3499A/B/C: 1. Make sure one or more plug-in modules are installed (i.e. Agilent N2260A, etc.); 2. Set the Agilent 3499A/B/C to SCPI mode and the Agilent 3499A/B/C interface is set to RS-232; 3. Connect the RS-232 cable from your PC to an Agilent 3499A/B/C; 4. Send a SCPI command DIAG:DISP RS232 test from you PC.
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If RS232 TEST is displayed on the front panel of the Agilent 3499A/B/C, the RS-232 test passed. Otherwise, the RS-232 test failed.
Keyboard Test
All the keys on the front panel of an Agilent 3499A/B/C can be tested easily by pressing the keys. If one or more keys has no response, a problem exists in either the Keyboard Assembly, or the Controller board. Refer to Agilent 3499A/B/C Problem Isolation on Page 80 for problem isolation information. If GPIB test and/or RS-232 test failed, the Controller board malfunctioned. To replace or repair the Controller board, it is necessary to disassemble the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe. Refer to Replaceable Parts on Page 85 for the mainframes disassembly information.
Correction
Relay Cycle Count

For the plug-in modules Agilent N2260A, N2261A, N2262A, N2266A, N2267A, N2268A, N2270A, N2272A, N2276A/B (except attenuators), N2280A/81A/82A, and the switching function on the multifunction modules Agilent N2264A/65A, the relay cycle count can be queried from the front panel (refer to Front-Panel Operation on Page 31 for the operation). It is recommended that the switching module can be replaced with a new one, if the relay cycles of the switching relay(s) on this module exceed the relay life. Refer to Specifications on Page 1 for more information.
MUX Modules Verification Tests

The following MUX modules can be tested in a similar way:
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Agilent N2260A 40-channel MUX module; Agilent 44470A 10-channel MUX module; Agilent 44470D 20-channel MUX module; Agilent N2266A 40-channel MUX module; Agilent N2268A 50 3.0GHz Dual 1-to-4 MUX module; Agilent N2270A 10-channel High Voltage MUX module; Agilent N2272A 1GHz RF 1-to-9 MUX module.
Test Fixture
In order to perform the Operation Verification Tests for a MUX module, a test fixture is required and it can be constructed by configuring the related
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MUX modules removable wiring terminal block as shown in Figure 4-1.

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The fixture contains:

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Tests Procedure
To perform the Operation Verification Tests: 1. Remove the wiring terminal block from the MUX module; 2. Install the related test fixture onto the MUX module; 3. Set the Multimeter to measure resistance. Zero the Multimeter; 4. Press Mon and specify the slot occupied by the MUX module; 5. Press S.LIST and specify all channels on the MUX to be scanned; 6. Connect the Multimeter between COM & TP1 (or COM & TP2) on the test fixture (Figure 4-1 on Page 63); 7. Press Card Reset to reset the MUX module, the Multimeter should indicate that all relays are open (very high resistance or overload indication); If the Multimeter is indicating a very low resistance, one or more of the relays is remaining closed. You need to do more tests to isolate the clumsy damaged relay(s). 8. Successively press Step while observing the displays on the Agilent
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3499A/B/C and the Multimeter. The Agilent 3499A/B/Cs display should show a number corresponding to the closed relay. The clumsy damaged relay(s) can be isolated in this way.
Correction
If during Step 8, one or more relays did not close as described, a problem exists either in the Controller board or the related MUX module. Replace this MUX with another same one and perform the tests as described above to isolate the problem. If during step 8, the appropriate relays closed, but one or more of the resistances were higher than 1 , the corresponding relay(s) are defective. If a MUX module is defective, replace it with a new one (the relays are not replaceable parts, refer to Chapter 6 on Page 85 for more information).
GP Relay Modules Verification Tests

The GP Relay modules available with an Agilent 3499A/B/C include:
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Agilent N2261A 40-channel GP Relay module; Agilent 44471A 10-channel GP Relay module; Agilent 44471D 20-channel GP Relay module; Agilent N2264A Multifunction (GP function); Agilent N2267A 8-channel High Current GP module.
Test Fixture
The test fixture can be constructed by configuring the related GP Relay modules removable wiring terminal block as shown in Figure 4-2.
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With the test fixture installed, and a Multimeter (i.e. an Agilent 34401A) connected between the shorted low lines (TP1) and the shorted high lines (TP2), the GP Relay module is tested by successively closing each relay while checking for an indication of the closure on the Multimeter.
Tests Procedure
To perform the Operation Verification Tests: 1. Remove the wiring terminal block from the GP Relay module; 2. Install the related test fixture onto the GP Relay module; 3. Set the Multimeter to measure resistance. Zero the Multimeter; 4. Press Mon and specify the slot occupied by the GP Relay module; 5. Press S.LIST and specify all channels to be scanned; 6. Connect the Multimeter between TP1 & TP2 on the test fixture (Figure 4-2);. 7. Press Card Reset to reset the GP Relay module, the Multimeter should indicate that all relays are open (very high resistance or overload indication); If the Multimeter is indicating a very low resistance, one or more of the relays is remaining closed. You need to do more tests to isolate the clumsy damaged relay(s). 8. Successively press Step while observing the displays on the Agilent 3499A/B/C and the Multimeter. The Agilent 3499A/B/Cs display should show a number corresponding to the closed relay. The clumsy damaged relay(s) can be isolated in this way.
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Correction
If during Step 8, one or more relays did not close as described, a problem exists either in the Controller board or the related GP Relay module. Replace this GP Relay with another same one and perform the tests as described above to isolate the problem. If during step 8, the appropriate relays closed, but one or more of the resistances were higher than the Initial Closed Channel Resistance (refer to Chapter 1 on Page 1), the corresponding relay is defective. If the GP Relay module is defective, replace it with a new one (the relays are not replaceable parts, refer to Chapter 6 on Page 85 for more information).
Matrix Modules Verification Tests

The Matrix modules available with the Agilent 3499A/B/C include:
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Agilent N2262A 4 x 8 2-wire Matrix module; Agilent 44473A 4 x 4 2-wire Matrix module; n Agilent N2265A Multifunction module (4 x 4 2-wire Matrix).
Test Fixture
The test fixture can be constructed by configuring the related Matrix
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Tests Procedure
To perform the Operation Verification Tests: 1. Remove the wiring terminal block from the Matrix module; 2. Install the related test fixture onto the Matrix module; 3. Set the Multimeter to measure resistance. Zero the Multimeter; 4. Press Mon and specify the slot occupied by the Matrix module; 5. Press S.LIST and specify all channels to be scanned; 6. Connect the Multimeter between TP1& TP3 (or TP2 & TP4) on the test fixture (Figure 4-3 on Page 66); 7. Press Card Reset to reset the Matrix module, the Multimeter should indicate that all relays are open (very high resistance or overload indication); If the Multimeter is indicating a very low resistance, one or more of the relays is remaining closed. You need to do more tests to isolate the clumsy damaged relay(s).
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8. Successively press Step while observing the displays on the Agilent 3499A/B/C and the Multimeter. The Agilent 3499A/B/Cs display should show a number corresponding to the closed relay. The clumsy damaged relay(s) can be isolated in this way.
Correction
If during Step 8, one or more relays did not close as described, a problem exists either in the Controller board or the related Matrix module. Replace this Matrix with another same one and perform the tests as described above to isolate the problem. If during Step 8, the appropriate relays closed, but one or more of the resistances were higher than 1, the corresponding relay is defective. If the Matrix module(s) is defective, replace it with a new one (the relays are not replaceable parts, refer to Chapter 6 on Page 85 for more information).
Digital I/O Modules Verification Tests

Four digital I/O (DIO) modules are available with the Agilent 3499A/B/C:
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Agilent 44474A 16-bit DIO module; Agilent N2263A 32-bit DIO module; Agilent N2264A Multifunction module (16-bit DIO Function); Agilent N2265A Multifunction module (16-bit DIO Function); Agilent N2269A Multifunction module (16-bit DIO Function).
Test Fixture
The test fixture can be constructed by configuring the related DIO modules removable wiring terminal block as shown in Figure 4-4.
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This fixture is applicable for the Agilent 44474A 16-bit DIO. For Agilent N2263A/64A/65A, the line CHAN CLOSED does not exist. For Agilent N2263A 32-bit DIO, the related data lines (i.e. the first bit in ports s00, s01, s02 and s03, and so on) in each of the four 8-bit ports are connected together to simplify the data lines testing. The Verification Tests for a DIO module consist of: a. Data lines input/output tests; b. The CHAN CLOSED[1] and PFLG/EXT INC tests; c. The IO/WR and PCTL/RD tests. 1. Remove the wiring terminal block from the DIO module and install the related test fixture onto it; 2. Press Card Reset to reset the DIO module, all the ports in this
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module should be input (DIN). Press Mon, the display should be DIN 11111111 snn or DIN 255 snn, where s = slot number, and nn is the related port number; 3. Write a binary 10101010 to any one of the 8-bit ports (in order to open every other line) and verify the data has been transferred to all the other ports. Take an Agilent N2263A for example, if a data (10101010) has been written to the port s02, this data should be transferred to other ports s00, s01 and s03. When these ports (s00, s01 & s03) are monitored, the display should be 10101010 (binary) or 170 (decimal). If it does not, a problem exists on this DIO module.
Note Chan Closed and PFLG/EXT INC Tests Procedure
You can write any other data to one port to verify the data lines.
1. Reset the DIO module and create a scan list including all the bits on this module; 2. Press Step. If the CHAN CLOSED (Agilent 44474A only) and/or PFLG/EXT INC lines are functioning, the Agilent 3499A/B/C will begin stepping through the scan list, opening each data line as it closes the previous line. This will be shown on the Agilent 3499A/B/Cs display as the first 8-bit port being successively decreased by the binary weighted value of each data line. In other words, the display will start with the value of 255, step to 254 (binary 1), step to 253 (binary 2), step to 251 (binary 4), step to 247 (binary 8), step to 239 (binary 16), step to 223 (binary 32), step to 191 (binary 64) and finally, step to 127 (binary 128). When all eight data lines in this port have been stepped through, the port will reset to 255 and the process will repeat with the second 8-bit port, and so on. If the scan list will not automatically advance as described above, the CHAN CLOSED line, the PFLG/EXT INC line, or both are malfunctioning.
IO/WR and PCTL/RD Tests Procedure
1. Reset the DIO module; 2. Connect the Multimeter between the GND and the PCTL/RD (or IO/WR) terminals on the test fixture (Figure 4-4 on Page 68) to measure dc voltage. The PCTL/RD (or IO/WR) line should be in the high state (between +2.4 V dc and +5 Vdc); 3. Change the polarities of the IO/WR and PCTL/RD to negative (NEG), and write a data to any one of the 8-bit ports on the DIO module (for more instructions, refer to Front-Panel Operation on Page 31); 4. Measure the voltage between the GND and the IO/WR (or PCTL/RD) terminals. The IO/WR (or PCTL/RD) line should be in the low state (between 0 Vdc and +0.4 V dc). If either or both control lines failed to achieve either or both states, a problem exists in either the mainframe Controller board or the plug-in DIO module. You can isolate the problem by testing the same items described above with another (same type) functional DIO module.
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Correction
Replace the DIO module with a new one if it is failed.
Agilent 44472A Verification Tests

The VHF Switch module consists of two 4-to-1 MUXs with BNC connections. Only the center conductor of each channel is switched. The outer conductors (shield) of all channels in a particular MUX are connected together and unswitched.
Tests Procedure
To test a channel: 1. Remove any external wiring from the rear of the 44472A. Reset the 44472A and press Mon; 2. Set the Multimeter to measure resistance, Zero the Multimeter; 3. Create a scan list including all the channels of 44472A; 4. MUX #0 TESTS: Connect a Multimeter between the center conductor of the common connector (common #0) and the center conductor of the channel under test (channel 00 to start). The Multimeter should indicate that the channel is open (very high resistance or an overload indication); 5. Press Step, the Multimeter should display a resistance reading of less than 1; 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for channels 01, 02 and 03; 7. MUX #1 TESTS: Reset the 44472A and connect the Multimeter between the center conductor of the common connector (common #1) and the center conductor of the channel under test (channel 10 to start). The Multimeter should indicate that the channel is open (very high resistance or an overload indication); 8. Press Step until the channel under test appears in the Agilent 3499A/B/Cs display. The Multimeter should display a resistance reading of less than 1; 9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for channels 11, 12 and 13.
Correction
a. If during Steps 5 or 8, one or more channels does not close as described, a problem exists in either the mainframe Controller board or the 44472A. You can use a functional 44472A to isolate the problem. b. If during Steps 5 or 8, the channels closed but one or more of the resistances was greater than 1, the relays in the corresponding channel(s) are failing.
Note
Replace the 44472A with a new one if it is failing.
Agilent 44476A/B Verification Tests

The Agilent 44476A has three independent SPDT 50 coaxial switches (Figure 4-5). The Agilent 44476B allows you to mount any two 3331XX
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Coaxial Switches; these coaxial switches come in 3/4/5-port configurations. To verify that the 33311B Coaxial Switches on the Agilent 44476A (or the switches you provide on the Agilent 44476B) are functioning, verify continuity between the common port and the port connected to it. Also, verify there is no continuity between the common port and any unconnected ports.
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The Agilent 44476B simplified schematic is the same as the Agilent 44476As, with the exception of that the three Microwave modules (33311B) are not installed.
Tests Procedure
To perform the Verification Tests for an Agilent 44476A/B: 1. Reset the module (Agilent 44476A/B) and press Mon; 2. Using the Multimeter, verify continuity between the Channel 00 center conductor of the common port (C) and center conductor port 1 (1). For an Agilent 44476B, you must determine which ports should have continuity for Channel 00 and verify it; 3. Verify there is no continuity between the common port and ports that should not be connected to the common port;
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4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to verify the other channels; 5. Close all the channels on the Agilent 4476A/B; 6. Verify continuity between the Channel 00 center conductor of the common port and center conductor of port 2. For an Agilent 44476B, you must determine which ports should have continuity for Channel 00 and verify it; 7. Verify there is no continuity between the common port and port 1 of channel 00. For the Agilent 44476B, you must determine which ports should not have continuity and verify they do not; 8. Repeat Steps 6 & 7 to verify other channels.
Correction
If a Microwave Switch does not function properly, you must determine if the problem is caused by the drive circuity or drive relays K901, K902, or K903. Use another same functional Microwave Switch and perform the same tests as described above to isolate the problem. The three Microwave Switches are replaceable parts, if any one of them is defective, replace it with a new one. If the drive circuity or drive relays are defective, replace the Agilent 44476A/B with a new one (with the exception of the Microwave Switches if they are functioning).
Agilent N2276A/B Verification Tests

Since Agilent N2276A/B has similar style with 44476A/B, please refer to Agilent 44476A/Bs Verification Tests.
Agilent 44477A Verification Tests

Agilent 44477A contains seven independent, single-pole double-throw (SPDT) Form C relays. When a channel is open, the normally closed (NC) will connect to the common (C). When a channel is closed, the normally open (NO) will connect to the common (C).
Test Fixture
A test fixture can be configured by connecting all relay commons (C) together at TP1, all normally open (NO) contacts at TP2 and all normally closed (NC) contacts together at TP3, with an Agilent 44487A screw terminal block. To verify that all relays are functioning properly, you must: a. Verify that each relay can close the normally open (NO) contact; b. Verify that each relays normally closed (NC) contact operates
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To Verify the NO Contacts: 1. Connect a Multimeter between TP1 (C) & TP2 (NO), reset the Agilent 44477A. The Multimeter should show an open circuit; 2. Close Channel 00 and check the Multimeter for an indication of closure. This reading will be the closed channel resistance of the NO contact and should be less than 1; 3. Open Channel 00 and close Channel 01, check for an open circuit when Channel 00 is opened, and an indication of closure when Channel 01 is closed; 4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to check the remaining Channels 02-06. To Verify the NC Contacts: 5. Connect the Multimeter between TP1 (C) & TP3 (NC), reset the Agilent 44477A. The Multimeter should show an open circuit; 6. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to verify the NC contacts (the NO in Steps 2-4 should be replaced with NC, respectively). If during Steps 1 & 5, one or more relays does not function properly, a problem exists either in the Controller board or in the Agilent 44477A, use a functional Agilent 44477A and perform the same tests to isolate the problem. If during Steps 3 & 6, the Agilent 44477A is functioning but the contact resistance is more than 1, the Agilent 44477A is defective. Replace the Agilent 44477A with a new one in this case.
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Agilent 44478A/B Verification Tests

Agilent 44478A/B consists of two 4-to-1 MUXs (Group 00 & Group 10) that can switch signals bidirectionally. Each group has a separate ground for isolation between groups and this ground is unswitched (Figure 4-7). To verify that the relays in each group are functioning, verify continuity between the center conductor of the common BNC and each channels BNC center conductor when that channel is closed. If no continuity exists, verify that a relay is stuck open and continuity exists from the channels BNC center conductor and the channels associated SMB (J101-J110) center conductor when the channel is open.
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Tests Procedure
To verify that the relays in each group are functioning: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove any external wiring from the Agilent 44478A/B connectors; Reset the Agilent 44478A/B and press Mon; Create a scan list including all the channels on an Agilent 44478A/B; Connect the Multimeter between the center conductor of the COM 00 connector and the center conductor of the channel under test (start with CH 00). The Multimeter should indicate the channel is open (very high resistance or an overload indication); Press Step, the Multimeter should display a resistance of less than 1; Repeat Steps 4 & 5 for Channels 01, 02 and 03; Connect the Multimeter between the center conductor of the COMM 00 connector and the center conductor of the channel under test (start with CH 10. The Multimeter should indicate the channel is open; Press Step, the Multimeter should display a resistance of less than 1; Repeat Steps 7 & 8 for Channels 11, 12 and 13.
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Correction
If during Steps 4 & 7, one or more relays does not function, a problem exists either in the Controller board or in the Agilent 44478A/B. Use a functional Agilent 44478A/B and perform the same tests to isolate the problem. If during Steps 5 & 8, the resistance when the channel is closed is more than 1, one or more relays on this channel is defective. Replace the Agilent 44478A/B with a new one in this case.
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Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Verification Tests

Agilent N2280A consists of four 1-to-2 Optical Switches, each 1-to-2 Optical Switch should be tested independently. Agilent N2281A consists of two 1-to-4 Optical Switches, each 1-to-4 Optical Switch should be tested independently. Agilent N2282A consists of one 1-to-8 Optical Switch.
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Test Procedure
Before testing the Agilent N2280A/81A/82A Optical Switch Module, the user should have an Optical Multimeter in hand. When testing, the two Optical probes of the Optical Multimeter should be connected to the two end-connectors of one channel of the specific Optical Switch, then execute closing and opening commands on it , you can find whether this channel is normal or not via the optical multimeters display. To verify that the optical switches in each group are functioning: 1. Plug the Optical Module into a 3499A/B/C mainframe. 2. Connect the Optical Multimeters two optical probes to the COMx and CHxn (x is the Optical Switch number in the same module, and n is the channel number in the same Optical Switch) of the Optical Switch which is under testing. 3. Power on the 3499A/B/C mainframe, and execute Opening and closing command on this channel to see if it is operated correctly. 4. Perform step 2 and 3 on next channel of the same Optical Switch until all channels of it is tested. 5. Perform step 2, 3, and 4 on next Optical Switch in the same module.
Correction
If the channel under testing does not function in the step 3 above, a problem exists either in the Optical Switch or in the Controller board of this module. Using a normal Optical Switch to substitute the current one, then perform the steps listed above. If the problem still exists, this demonstrates the Controller board is malfunctioning. If the problem disappeared, this demonstrates the Optical Switch is malfunctioning. Thus the problem is solved by substituting the Controller board or the Optical Switch.
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Chapter 5
Service
Introduction
This Chapter provides general service related information about the Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System. This includes safety considerations, static-handling procedures, and problem isolation processes. Chapter contents include:
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Static Handing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent 3499A/B/C Problem Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mainframe Problem Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Considerations
Only service trained personnel should attempt to repair the Agilent 3499A/B/C. There are two places in the Agilent 3499A/B/C where dangerous voltages may exist. The ac line voltage exists in the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe around the areas of the line input filter, line power switch and the power supply assembly. This potentially lethal voltage can only be contacted if the covers are removed. The other potentially lethal voltage may exist at the plug-in module wiring terminal block. This voltage is generated externally to the Agilent 3499A/B/C. Consult the system installer before attempting to remove the Agilent 3499A/B/C and its plug-in modules from the system.
WARNING
Only personnel with a knowledge of electronic circuitry and an awareness of the hazards involved could install, reconfigure, or make any repairs to the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe or its plug-in modules.
Static Handing
Static electricity is a familiar phenomenon which, except for an occasional shock, doesnt seem very serious. However, it has been proven that in the electronics industry electrostatics discharge (ESD) is a major cause of component failure. In many cases, the component damaged may not immediately fail, causing low instrument reliability and unnecessary repairs at a later time. ESD damage can occur at static levels too low for human perception. Additionally, it has been shown that ESD can affect both passive and active devices.
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Any assembly or subassembly removed from the mainframe MUST be handled in accordance with anti-static handing procedures. The following guidelines are the minimum requirements for a static safe service environment.
The work bench should be equipped with a conductive table mat. The
mat should be grounded to earth ground through a 1 M resistor. The mat should be equipped with at least one swivel connected to the swivel connector for connecting wrist straps.
All service and handling personnel should wear a conductive wrist

strap in contact with bare skin. This strap should be connected to the swivel connector on the conductive table mat through a 1 M resistor.
All metal equipment at a work station must be grounded. This includes

soldering irons, solder suckers, shelving, and equipment stands.
Only one common ground should be provided at a workstation. The workstation must be kept free of nonconductors. No common
plastics, polybags, cardboard, cigarette or candy wrappers should be allowed. There should not be rugs or carpet on the floor, shelving, or bench top.
Only proper containers should be used for shipping, storing and

transporting assemblies.
Caution
To prevent equipment circuit damage, always set the line power switch to off before removing or replacing any assembly.
Caution
Always use anti-static techniques when assemblies are handled or serviced.
Agilent 3499A/B/C Problem Isolation

An Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System consists of three mainframes and a set of plug-in modules. Once the Agilent 3499A/B/C is suspected of a failure, a problem should be existing either in the mainframe or in the plug-in modules or in both of them. More tests must be performed to isolate the problem.
Preliminary Tests
Once the Agilent 3499A/B/C is suspected of a failure: 1. Power off the Agilent 3499A/B/C and remove all the plug-in modules; 2. Cycle power on the Agilent 3499A/B/C. If the same problem exists,
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the problem is mostly on the mainframe; if the problem is solved, the problem may be caused by one or more plug-in module.
Plug-in Module Substitution
The easiest and fastest method to isolate a failure to a particular assembly is the board substitution technique. The technique calls for the suspected bad board to be replaced with a known good board. If the problem is solved, the replaced board or assembly had the problem. A limited substitution may be performed to isolate a faulty plug-in module. To use this method: 1. Determine which plug-in module is suspected of the failure; 2. Try the failing module in another mainframe slot. If the module functions normally in other slot, a mainframe failure is indicated; if the module still fails, try a known good module. If the known good module does not function properly, a mainframe failure is indicated; if the module does function properly, a failure in the suspected module is indicated.
Mainframe Problem Isolation

Once an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe is suspected of a failure, the problem may be further isolated within the mainframe to a particular assembly. Isolating a problem within a mainframe requires that the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe be disassembled. A disassembly procedure is given in the next Chapter (refer to Replaceable Parts on Page 85). There are four main electronic assemblies within an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe. These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. The Power Supply; The Controller; The Keyboard & Display; The Backplane.
Power Supply
The Power Supply assembly is located behind the keyboard. There are three connectors on it: J1 through J3. J1 is connected to the ac power line and J3 is the safety ground terminal. J2 is connected to the mainframes backplane, which provides a set of voltages (dc) to the Controller board and the plug-in modules. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly: 1. Make sure the ac power line are connected properly and the fuse (3.15 A @ 250 V ac) on the pc board is well; 2. Power on the instrument and measure the voltage between Pin 4 (or Pin 5) and Pin 1 (or 2, 3, 6); 3. If the voltages are correct, the power supply does function; if the voltage is not correct, a problem exists in this assembly. 4. If the voltages on the J2 are correct, but the voltages on the backplane
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are incorrect, check the cable (03499-61004) and the plug-in modules. You can perform more tests to further isolate the problem to the cable, or the particular plug-in module.
03499-61007
03499-61004
J1
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 +12V +5.1V +5.1V Return Return -12V
J2
Pin 1 AC Line Pin 2 AC Neutral
03499-61002
J3 (Safety Ground)
Fuse 3.15A, 250 VAC
Figure 5-1. Power Supply on the Agilent 3499A/B
Controller
Isolating a problem to the Controller board is best accomplished by substituting a known good board. The Controller is not repairable and should be replaced if it fails. Problems in the keyboard can be isolated by performing the keyboard test. No response to a key closure is the typical failure mode of the keyboard. No response to any key closure would indicate a Controller board failure. Problems in the display can usually be detected by performing the display test (i.e. self-test). Typically, a failing display will exhibit missing segments. Display removal is described in the next Chapter (refer to Replaceable
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Keyboard & Display
03499-40003 (for 3499B) 03499-40001 (for 3499A) 03499-60001
Keyboard & Display Kits
03499-40008 (for 3499A)
03499-40009 (for 3499B) 34970-87401 03499-40005
5041-0564
3051-1941 0535-0154
Figure 5-2. Keyboard & Display on an Agilent 3499B
Backplane
If a plug-in module will not function in only one slot, the backplane board should be suspected. Connector failure on the backplane board will be the most common form of backplane failures (for there are few components on the backplane). Because the plug-in module slots are all parallel on the backplane, a shorted connector on the backplane board may appear to be a
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Controller board failure.
03499-60002 (for 3499B)
03499-60003 (for 3499A)
0515-0664
03499-00005 (for 3499B)
03499-00003 (for 3499A)
Figure 5-3. Backplane Assembly
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Introduction
This Chapter contains the disassembly/assembly procedures for an Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe, followed by the mechanical and electrical replaceable parts for the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe, and its plug-in modules. This Chapter contains the following sections:
Agilent 3499A/B/C Disassembly/Assembly Procedures . . . Agilent 3499A/B Mainframe Replaceable Parts. . . . . . . . . . Agilent 34399C Mainframe Replaceable Parts. . . . . . . . . . . Plug-in Modules Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Agilent 3499A/B/C Disassembly/Assembly Procedures

WARNING
The line power cord and all other interconnections must be removed before performing any disassembly or assembly procedures.
Caution
The Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframe, as well as the plug-in modules, are susceptible to static discharges. Use the anti-static techniques when assemblies are handled or serviced.
3499A/B Disassembly Procedures
To disassemble an Agilent 3499B half-rack-width mainframe, perform the following procedures (STEP 1 through STEP 6). For an Agilent 3499A full-rack width mainframe, the disassembly procedures are the same with exception of some different replaceable parts, i.e. the Backplane, the Front-Panel (part), the Rear Bezel, etc. Figure 6-1 through Figure 6-6 demonstrate the disassembly procedures for an Agilent 3499A/B mainframe. The replaceable parts on it are identified with a number and listed in Table 6-1 on page 92.
Note
The replaceable parts for the Agilent 3499A/B/C plug-in modules are listed in Table 6-3 on page 95.
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STEP 1: Front-Panel Removal 1. 2. 3.
a.
c.
b.
d.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Figure 6-1. Front-Panel Removal
Figure 6-2 shows the Front-Panel disassembling procedures.
e.
g.
f.
h.
Figure 6-2. Front-Panel Disassembly
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STEP 2: Cover Removal

9. 10. 11. 12.
a.
b.
Figure 6-3. Cover Removal
STEP 3: Power Supply Removal

13. 14.
a.
b.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Figure 6-4. Power Supply Removal
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STEP 4: Controller board Removal
20.
21.
22.
23.
a.
c.
24.
b.
d.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
Figure 6-5. Controller board Removal
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STEP 5: Rear Bezel Removal

33. 34.
Figure 6-6. Rear Bezel Removal
STEP 6: Backplane Removal
35.
36.
37.
a.
38.
b.
39. 40. 41.
Figure 6-7. Backplane Removal
3499A/B Assembly Procedures
To assemble an Agilent 3499A/B mainframe, reverse the procedures above.
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3499C Disassembly Procedures

STEP 1: Top Cover and Front Panel Removal
1. 2.
a.
3.
c.
9.
b.
4.
d.
5.
6.
7.
8.
STEP 2: Backplane Shield, Power Module, Power Protection Module and Controller Board Removal.
10 .
a.
11. 13. 12.
c. d.
b.
14.
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STEP 3: Backplane Removal.
a. b.
3499C Assembly Procedures
To assemble an Agilent 3499C mainframe, reverse the procedures above.
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Agilent 3499A/B Mainframe Replaceable Parts

Table 6-1. Agilent 3499A/B Mainframe Replaceable Parts Part Number ITEM # 3499A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 0515-0430 0950-2649 03499-40007 03499-61008 5180-8269 8160-0686 0515-0844 03499-00008 03499-00007 03499-60004 03499-61009 1400-0249 0515-1934 03499-40008
Qty. 3499B
03499-40009 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 3 1
DESCRIPTION
WINDOW DISPLAY-FULL/HALF RACK TRIM, SIDE FRONT PANEL-FULL/HALF RACK QUARTER KEY KEYPAD KNOB SCR-MACHINE PCA-KEY&VFD CONT UNIT FOOT-NON SKID SCR-MACHINE FOOT-MOLD TILT STAND COVER-FULL/HALF RACK CABLE ASSY LINE CBL ASSY-POWER MODULE CBL ASSY-GROUND Fuse 3.15A, 250 VAC SCR-MACHINE POWER SUPPLY MODULE SAFETY SHIELD POWER SUPPLY CONTROL MODULE ASSY SCREW M3.0 RFI STRP-FINGERS SCR-MACHINE CONTROL CARD-SHIELD COMP CONTROL CARD-SHIELD CIRCUIT PCA-CONTROL MODULE CONTROL PANEL ASSY CABLE TIE SCR-MACHINE
5041-9170 03499-40001 03499-40003
5041-0564 03499-40005 34970-87401 0515-0430 03499-60001 5041-8822 0515-0430 5041-8801 1460-1345 03499-00001 03499-00006
03499-61007 03499-61004 03499-61002
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Table 6-1. Agilent 3499A/B Mainframe Replaceable Parts Part Number ITEM # 3499A
30 31 0515-0367 0380-0643
Qty. 3499B
2 2
DESCRIPTION
SCR-MACHINE STDF-HEX .255-IN
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
1390-0793 03499-40002 03499-00002
0515-0430 03499-40004 03499-00004
2 1 1 6 1 4 1 5
CAPTIVE SCR/SCR MACHINE REAR BEZEL-FULL/HALF RACK CHASSIS-FULL/HALF RACK PCB CARD GUIDE PCA-BACK PLN-FULL/HALF RACK SCR-MACHINE BACK PLN BRACKET-FULL/HALF RACK SCR-MACHINE GUIDE-PC BD WSHR-FL NM NUT-HEX SGL-CHAM
03499-40006 03499-60003 03499-60002
0515-0430 03499-00003 03499-00005
0515-0664 5041-5209 3050-1941 0535-0154 N/A
1 1 1
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Agilent 3499C Mainframe Replaceable Parts

Table 6-2. Agilent 3499C Mainframe Replaceable Parts ITEM #
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Part Number
03499-40012 03499-40014 03499-00013 5041-0564 03499-40005 34970-87401 5041-8801 5041-8822 03499-60001 03499-00020 0950-4321 03499-60007 03499-60006 03499-60005
Qty.
1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
DESCRIPTION
WINDOW DISPLAY-3499C FRONT PANEL COVER-3499C QUARTER KEY KEY PAD KNOB FOOT, MOLD FOOT-NON SKID PCA-KEY&VFD CONT UNIT SHIELD BACKPLANE POWER SUPPLY MODULE POWER PROTECTION LOAD BACKPLANE PCA CONTROL BOARD MODULE
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Plug-in Modules Replaceable Parts

Table 6-3 lists the replaceable parts for the existing Agilent 3499A/B/C plug-in modules. Kits 1 through Kits 6 are used to refer to the different sets of mechanical kits as described in the follow-up sections.
Table 6-3. Plug-in Modules Replaceable Parts Product Number Agilent 44470A Agilent 44470D Agilent 44471A Agilent 44471D Agilent 44473A Agilent 44474A Agilent 44477A Agilent N2260A Agilent N2261A Agilent N2262A Agilent N2263A Agilent N2264A Agilent N2265A Agilent N2266A Agilent N2269A Agilent 44472A Agilent 44476A 44476-66501 Agilent 44476B Agilent 44478A Agilent 44478B Agilent N2267A Agilent N2268A Agilent N2270A Agilent N2272A Agilent N2276A/B Agilent N2280A 44478-66501 Kits 6 44478-66502 N2267-60001 N2268-60001 N2270-60001 N2272-60001 N2276-60001 N2280-60001 Kits 7 Kits 8 Kits 9 Kits 10 Kits 11 Kits 12 None None None None 8710XX None None Kits 5 PCA (P/N) 44470-66511 44470-66521 44471-66511 44471-66521 44473-66511 44474-66501 44477-66501 N2260-60001 None N2261-60001 N2262-60001 N2263-60001 Kits 2 N2264-60001 N2265-60001 N2266-60001 N2269-60001 44472-66511 Kits 3 Kits 4 33311B (x3) 876XX (x2)a Kits 1 Mechanical Kits Microwave Module
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Table 6-3. Plug-in Modules Replaceable Parts Product Number Agilent N2281A Agilent N2282A PCA (P/N) N2281-60001 N2282-60001 Mechanical Kits Kits 13 Kits 14 Microwave Module None None
a. The microwave modules used with an Agilent 44476B can be the 3-, 4- or 5-port modules (8762A/B/C/F, 8763B/C, 8764B/C), from DC to 26.5 GHz, and must be ordered separately.
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Mechanical Kits 1 & 2
Figure 6-8 shows the replaceable mechanical parts for Kits 1 & 2 as listed in Table 6-4.
MP49 (1 EA)
MP52 (4 EA)
MP51 (2 EA)
MP50 (2 EA)
MP48 (1 EA)
Figure 6-8. Mechanical Kits 1 & 2
Table 6-4. Mechanical Kits 1 & 2 Ref. Designation MP48 MP49 MP50 MP51 MP52 Qty. 1 1 2 2 4 Description SHIELD CIRCUIT SHIELD COMP PC EXTRACTOR WHT PIN-GRV 3/32 X 1/4 SCREW M3.0 X 06TXSC Kits 1 (P/N) 03488-00612 03488-00613 0403-0464 1480-0625 0515-0430 Kits 2 (P/N) 5184-0501 5184-0502
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Mechanical Kits 3
Figure 6-9 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 3) as listed in Table 6-5.
44472A
MP53 (4 EA)
MP55
MP59
MP57 (4 EA) MP56 (2 EA)
MP54
MP61 (2 EA)
MP60 (2 EA)
MP58
Figure 6-9. Mechanical Kits 3
Table 6-5. Mechanical Kits 3 Ref. Designation MP53 MP54 MP55 MP56 MP57 MP58 MP59 MP60 MP61 Qty. 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 2 Description SCREW M2.5 X 20 LK SHIELD-VHF CIRCUIT SHIELD-VHF COMP GLIDE PC BOARD PIN-GRV 3/32 X 1/4 PANEL-REAR VHF SCREW M2.5 X 8 LK SCREW, CAPTIVE RING, RETATINER 3.58 Part Number (Kits 3) 0515-0843 44472-00601 44472-00602 5041-5213 1480-0625 44472-40201 0515-0403 5180-8269 0510-0043
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Mechanical Kits 4 & 5
Figure 6-10 shows the replaceable mechanical parts (Kits 4 & 5) as listed in Table 6-6 on page 100.
44476A
SCW1-4 Kits4
SHD1 SHD2 SCR1-6
PNL1
44476B
SCW1-4 Kits5 SCR1-4
SHD1 SHD2
SCR7-8 WSH1-2
PNL2
Figure 6-10. Mechanical Kits 4 & 5
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Table 6-6. Mechanical Kits 4 & 5 Ref. Designation SW1 SW2 SW3 SCR1 SCR2 SCR3 SCR4 SCR5 SCR6 SCW1 SCW2 SCW3 SCW4 SHD1 SHD2 PNL1 PNL2 SCR7 SCR8 WSH1 WSH2 Qty. 1 1 1 1 1
For 44476A/B.
Description
Part Number
Application
33311B MICORWAVE SW 5V
33311
For 44476A only.
1 SCREW-PANHEAD M2.5 X 18 LK 1 1
For 44476A only.
0515-1057
1 1 1 SCREW-FLATHEAD M2.5 X 20 LK 1
For 44476A/B.
0515-0843
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SHIELD - CIRCUIT SIDE SHIELD - COMPONENT SIDE PANEL - Agilent 44476A PANEL - Agilent 44476B SCREW-PANHEAD M2.5 X 6mm LONG WASHER-LOCK HLCL 2.5 MM 2.6 - MM - ID 44476-00601 44476-00602 44476-00201 44476-00202 0515-0905
For 44476B only. For 44476A only.
2190-2583
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Mechanical Kits 6
44478A/B
SCW1 (16 EA)
SHD1
SHD2 MP2
MP1
Table 6-7. Mechanical Kits 6 Ref. Designation MP1 MP2 SCW1-16 SHD1 SHD2 Qty. 1 1 16 1 SHIELD - CIRCUIT SIDE 1 34505-00601 Description BRACKET - LEFT BRACKET - RIGHT SCREW-MACH M3.0 X 0.5 6MM-LG PAN-HD Part Number (Kits 6) 44478-41201 44478-41203 0515-0211
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Mechanical Kits 7
N2267A
SCW1
SHD1 SHD2
PNL1
Table 6-8. Mechanical Kits 7 Ref. Designation PNL1 SCW1 SHD1 SHD2 Qty. 1 4 1 1 FRONT-PANEL SCRFHM2.5x20PZLK (SHEET METAL) TOP-SHIELD BOTTOM-SHIELD Description Part Number N2267-00001 0515-0843 N2267-00003 N2267-00002
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Mechanical Kits 8
N2268A
SCW1
SHD1
SHD2
PNL1
Table 6-9. Mechanical Kits 8 Ref. Designation PNL1 SCW1 SHD1 SHD2 Qty. 1 1 2 1 1 FRONT-PANEL SCREW M3.0-FLAT (SHEET METAL) SCRFHM2.5X20PZLK (SHEET METAL) TOP-SHIELD BOTTOM-SHIELD Description Part Number N2268-00003 0515-1946 0515-0843 N2268-00002 N2268-00001
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Mechanical Kits 9
N2270A
SCW1
SHD1
SHD2
PNL1
Table 6-10. Mechanical Kits 9 Ref. Designation PNL1 SCW1 SHD1 SHD2 Qty. 1 8 1 1 FRONT-PANEL SCREW M3.0-FLAT (AROUND) TOP-SHIELD BOTTOM-SHIELD Description Part Number N2270-00002 0515-1946 N2280-00004 N2270-00001
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Mechanical Kits 10
N2272A
SHD2
SHD1
PNL1
Table 6-11. Mechanical Kits 10 Ref. Designation PNL1 SHD1 SHD2 Qty. 1 1 1 FRONT-PANEL TOP-SHIELD SHIELD-COMP Description Part Number N2272-40001 N2272-00004 N2272-00003
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Mechanical Kits 11
N2276A/B
SHD2 SHD1
PNL1
Table 6-12. Mechanical Kits 11 Ref. Designation PNL1 SHD1 SHD2 Qty. 1 1 1 FRONT-PANEL TOP-COVER BOTTOM-SHIELD Description Part Number N2276-00003 N2276-00001 N2270-00002
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Mechanical Kits 12
N2280A
SCW1
SHD1
SHD2
PNL1
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Mechanical Kits 13
N2281A
SCW1 SHD1
SHD2
PNL1
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Mechanical Kits 14
N2282A
SHD2
SHD1
PNL1
Table 6-15. Mechanical Kits 14 Ref. Designation PNL1 SHD1 SHD2 Qty. 1 1 1 FRONT-PANEL TOP-SHIELD BOTTOM-SHIELD Description Part Number N2282-00002 N2282-00001 N2282-00003
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Appendix A
Plug-in Modules Wiring Information

BNC and SMA Connection
The modules listed in Table 6-16 provide BNC or SMA connections to external devices.
Table 6-16. BNC & SMA Connection
Connection Type Quantity 10 10 BNC Connector 10 10 9 SMA Connector 6[1] 10 Module Description
Agilent 44472A Dual 4-Channel VHF Switch Module Agilent 44478A 50 1.3 GHz MUX Module Agilent 44478B 75 1.3 GHz MUX Module Agilent N2272A 1GHz RF 1-to-9 MUX Module Agilent 44476A 3-Channel 18 GHz Switch Module Agilent 44476B 2-Channel Microwave Switch Module Agilent N2268A 50
W 3.0GHz Dual 1-to-4 MUX Module
[1]. The number of SMA connectors depends on the specified microwave modules installed. If the two modules are 5-port, the number of SMA connectors is 10, and so on.
Screw Terminal Blocks

A set of screw terminal blocks are available for wiring conveniences, as listed in Table 6-17. Figure 6-20 through Figure 6-23 illuminate wiring for the three screw terminal block types.
Table 6-17. Screw Terminal Blocks
Screw Terminal Block (Wiring Inf.) Agilent P/N Agilent 44480A Agilent 44481A Application
For Agilent 44470A module only (default). For Agilent 44471A module only (default). For Agilent 44473A module only (default). For Agilent 44474A module only (default). For Agilent 44475A module only (default). For Agilent 44477A module only (default). For Agilent 44470D module only (default). For Agilent 44471D module only (default).
Type A[1]
(Figure 6-20 on Page 112 & Figure 6-21 on Page 113)
Agilent 44483A Agilent 44484A Agilent 44485A Agilent 44487A
Type B
(Figure 6-22 on Page 114)
Agilent 44480B Agilent 44481B
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Table 6-17. Screw Terminal Blocks

Screw Terminal Block (Wiring Inf.) Agilent P/N Agilent N2290A Agilent N2291A Agilent N2292A Application
For Agilent N2260A module only. For Agilent N2261A module only. For Agilent N2262A module only. For Agilent N2263A module only. For Agilent N2264A module only. For Agilent N2265A module only. For Agilent N2269A module only.
Type
C[2]
(Figure 6-23 on Page 115)
Agilent N2293A Agilent N2294A Agilent N2295A Agilent N2329A
[1]. Types A & B of the screw terminal blocks are provided with the ordered modules. [2]. Type C of the screw terminal blocks must be ordered separately.
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Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Type A)
Figure 6-20. Type A Screw Terminal Block Wiring
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Figure 6-21. Type A Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Contd)
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Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Type B)
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Screw Terminal Block Wiring (Type C)
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Crimp-and-insert Terminal Block

Agilent N2296A is a crimp-and-insert terminal block for Agilent N2260A, N2261A, N2262A, N2263A, N2264A and N2265A. It provides a flexibility for connecting the above modules to external devices. The wiring procedure for the Agilent N2296A is shown in Figure 6-24.
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Connector Kits
Agilent N2327A is a Connector Kit used for Agilent N2267A High Current GP module and Agilent N2320A is for Agilent N2270A High Voltage MUX module. The Wiring Sequence of the two Connector Kits are illustrated below.
Agilent N2327A Wiring Sequence

Step 1. Stripped wire (14-18 AWG) Socket A. Prepare the Wire and the Socket. B. Insert the Wire into the Socket. C. Crimp the Wire with the Socket by using an AMP Hand Crimping Tool (90067-5) or an equivalent tool.
Step 2. In-Line Connector Insert wired Socket into the Connector To the N2267A module.
Figure 6-25. Agilent N2327A Connector Kit Wiring Sequence
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Agilent N2320A Wiring Sequence

Step 1.
Stripped wire (20-24 AWG) Socket A. Prepare the Wire and the Socket. B. Insert the Wire into the Socket. C. Crimp the Wire with the Socket by using an AMP Hand Crimping Tool (90067-5) or an equivalent tool.
Step 2.
Release the four screws and uncover the upper metal shield
Upper metal shield
Rear view Step 3.
Metal strain relief clamp
Front view
Insert wired Socket into the Receptacle
Replace the metal shield and tighten relevant screws
Plastic isolation tube

The strain relief clamp can be used to tighten wires with additional insulation around them. Additional insulation should be used around the wires to prevent possible damage caused by the strain relief clamp.
Figure 6-26. Agilent N2320A Connector Wiring Sequence
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DIN-TO-D Cables
Three DIN-to-D cables are available for the Agilent N22XX series modules. The 96-pin female DIN connectors at one end of the cables are used to connect the plug-in modules, and the other ends are either 50-pin or 25-pin female sub-D connectors, as listed in Table 6-18.
Table 6-18. DIN-TO-D Cables
Agilent P/N Agilent N2297A Agilent N2298A Agilent N2299A Description DIN96-TO-TWIN-D50 CABLE: 1.5-meter round cable terminated with a 96-pin female DIN connector at one end, two 50-pin male sub-D connectors at another end DIN96-TO-D25 CABLE: 1.5-meter round cable terminated with a 96-pin female DIN connector at one end, a 25-pin male sub-D connector at another end. DIN96-TO-QUAD-D25 CABLE: 1.5-meter round cable terminated with a 96-pin female DIN connector at one end, four 25-pin male sub-D connectors at another end Application For Agilent N2260A/61A/62A/63A/64A/65A.
For Agilent N2262A only.
For Agilent N2260A/61A/62A/63A/64A/65A.
Agilent N2297A
Figure 6-27 shows an Agilent N2297A. The wire gauge is 26 AWG (which meets UL AWM: 2464), the maximum voltage is 200 volts per wire. The connection between the 96-pin female DIN connector and the two 50-pin sub-D male connectors is also listed.
Agilent
17
C B A
33 50
CONNECTION
2 1 2 1
CONNECTOR 1
96-pin female DIN connector (on the DIN-to-D cable)
5 4 3
5 4 3
CONNECTOR 1 vs. 96-PIN DIN

PIN 1-16 17 18-33 34 35-50 A1-A16 -B1-B16 -C1-C16
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
34 1 18 33 17 50
CONNECTION
CONNECTOR 2
PIN
1-16 17 18-33 34 35-50
A17-A32 -B17-B32 -C17-C32
C B A
Figure 6-27. Agilent N2297A Cable
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Agilent N2298A
Figure 6-28 shows an Agilent N2298A. The wire gauge is 24 AWG (which meets UL AWM: 2464), the maximum voltage is 200 volts per wire. The connection between the 96-pin female DIN connector and the 25-pin sub-D male connector is also listed.
N2298A DIN96-TO-D25 CABLE

C B A
2 1
2 1
CONNECTION
5 4 3
5 4 3
SUB-D
SUB-D 25-PIN MALE
13
25
DIN
C1 C3 C5 C7 C10 C14 C18 C22 C25 C27 C29 C31 -C2 C4 C6 C8 C11 C15 C19 C23 C26 C28 C30 C32
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
14
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
96-pin male DIN connector (on the plug-in module)
Note: A -- indicates the pin is not used.
C B A
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Agilent N2299A
Figure 6-29 on Page 121 shows an Agilent N2299A. The wire gauge is 24 AWG (which meets UL AWM: 2464), the maximum voltage is 200 volts per wire. The connection between the 96-pin female DIN connector and the four 25-pin sub-D male connectors is also listed.
N2299A DIN96-TO-QUAD-D25 CABLE
13 13 25 25
C B A
CONNECTOR 1
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
96-pin male DIN connector (on the plug-in module)
14 1 1
CONNECTOR 2
2 1
5 4 3
5 4 3
2 1
14
13 25
13
25
CONNECTOR 4
C B A
14 1 1
CONNECTOR 3
14

SUB-D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

SUB-D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

SUB-D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

SUB-D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
DIN
A1 B1 C1 A3 B3 C3 A5 B5 C5 A7 B7 C7 -A2 B2 C2 A4 B4 C4 A6 B6 C6 A8 B8 C8
DIN
DIN
DIN
Note: A -- indicates the pin is not used.
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Appendix B
Error Messages
Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System can be operated in either SCPI mode or 3488A mode. The error messages are different in different system modes. This Appendix lists all these error messages.
In SCPI Mode
Errors are retrieved in first-in-first-out (FIFO) order. The first error returned is the first error that was
stored. Errors are cleared as you read them. When you have read all errors from the queue, the ERROR annunciator turns off and the errors are cleared. The instrument beeps once each time an error is generated.
If more than 10 errors have occurred, the last error stored in the queue (the most recent error) is replaced
with -350, Queue overflow. No additional errors are stored until you remove errors from the queue. If no errors have occurred when you read the error queue, the instrument responds with +0, No error.
The error queue is cleared by the *CLS Front-Panel Operation:
(clear status) command or when power is cycled. The errors are also cleared when you read the queue. The error queue is not cleared by an instrument reset (*RST command) or a card/module reset (SYSTem:CPON command).
If the ERROR annunciator is on, press View to view the errors stored in the queue. Use the knob to scroll through the error numbers. Press the arrow key (right) to view the text of the error message. All errors are cleared when you exit the menu.
01:ERR
-113
First error in queue
Error code
Remote Interface Operation:

SYSTem:ERRor? Read and clear one error from the error queue
Errors have the following format (the error string may contain up to 80 characters): -113, Undefined header.
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Error Messages
Execution Errors
-101 Invalid character An invalid character was found in the command string. You may have used an invalid character such as #, {, $, or % in the command header or within a parameter. Example: OPEN {@101) Syntax error
-102
Invalid syntax was found in the command string. You may have inserted a blank space before or after a colon in the command header, or before a comma. Or you may have omitted the @ character in the channel list syntax.
Examples: ROUT:CHAN: DEL 1 or ROUT:OPEN ( 101:102) -103 Invalid separator An invalid separator was found in the command string. You may have used a comma instead of a colon, semicolon, or blank space -- or you may have used a blank space instead of a comma. Example: TRIG:COUNT,1 GET not allowed A Group Execute Trigger (GET) is not allowed within a command string. Parameter not allowed More parameters were received than expected for this command. You may have entered an extra parameter or added a parameter to a command that does not require a parameter. Example: ROUT:CLOS:STAT? 2 Missing parameter Fewer parameters were received than were expected for this command. You have omitted one or more parameters that are required for this command.
Example: ROUT:CHAN:DEL 10,
-105 -108
-109
-112
Program mnemonic too long A command header was received which contained more than the maximum 12 characters allowed. Example: CONFIGURE:EXTERNAL:TRIGGER:SOURCE 2 Undefined header A command was received that is not valid for this instrument. You may have misspelled the command or it may not be a valid command. If you are using the short form of this command, remember that it may contain up to four letters. Examples: TRIGG:SOUR TIM Invalid character in number An invalid character was found in the number specified for a parameter. Example: TRIG:TIMER 12..34 Exponent too large A numeric parameter was found whose exponent was large than 32,000. Too many digits A numeric parameter was found whose mantissa contained more than 255 digits, excluding leading zeros. Numeric data not allowed The wrong parameter type was found in the command string. You may have specified a number where a string or expression was expected, or vice versa. Examples: DISP:TEXT 5.0 or ROUT:CLOSE 101
-113
-121
-123 -124
-128
Error Messages
123
-131
Invalid suffix A suffix was incorrectly specified for a numeric parameter. You may have misspelled the suffix. Suffix too long A header suffix is the number that can be appended to the end of some command headers. This error is generated if the header suffix contains more than 12 characters. Suffix not allowed A suffix was received following a numeric parameter. You may have misspelled the suffix. Character data not allowed A discrete parameter was received but a character string or a numeric parameter was expected. Check the list of parameters to verify that you have used a valid parameter type. Examples: ROUTE:CLOSE CH101 or DIAG:DISP TEXT123 (the string must be enclosed in quotes) Invalid string data An invalid character string was received. Check to see if you have enclosed the character string in quotation marks and verify that the string contains valid ASCII characters. Example: DIAG:DISP TESTING (the ending quote is missing) String data not allowed A character string was received but is not allowed for this command. Check the list of parameters to verify that you have used a valid parameter type. Invalid block data For a definite-length block, the number of types of data sent does not match the number of bytes that you specified in the block header Block data not allowed Data was sent to the instrument in SCPI definite length block format but this command does not accept this format. Expression data not allowed A channel list was received but is not allowed for this command. Example: SYST:CTYPE? (@100) Data out of range A numeric parameter value is outside the valid range for this command. Example: ARM:COUNT -3 Too much data A character string was received but could not be executed because the string length was more than 12 characters. This error can be generated by the DIAGnostic:DISPlay command. Illegal parameter value A discrete parameter was received which was not a valid choice for this command. You may have used an invalid parameter choice. Example: TRIG:SOURCE ALARM (ALARM is not a valid choice) System error A firmware defect has been found. This is not a fatal error but you should contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Service Center if this error is reported. Queue overflow The error queue is full because more than 10 errors have occurred. No additional errors are stored until you remove errors from the queue. The error queue is cleared by the *CLS
-134
-138
-148
-151
-158
-161
-168
-178
-222
-223
-224
-310
-350
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Error Messages
(clear status) command or when power is cycled. The errors are also cleared when you read the queue. -410 Query INTERRUPTED A command was received which sends data to the output buffer, but the output buffer contained data from a previous command (the previous data is not overwritten). The output buffer is cleared when power has been off or after a bus Device Clear. Query UNTERMINATED The instrument was addressed to talk (i.e., send data over the interface) but a command has not been received which sends data to the output buffer. For example, you may have executed a CONFigure command (which does not generate data) and then attempted to read data from the remote interface. Query DEADLOCKED A command was received which generates too much data to fit in the output buffer and the input buffer is also full. Command execution continues but all data is lost. Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response The *IDN? command must be the last query command within a command string. The *IDN? command returns an indefinite length string which cannot be combined with any other query command. Example: *IDN?;*STB?
-420
-430
-440
Instrument Errors
1001 Number of SAV/RCL out of range Up to 50/10 channel setups (1-50/10) can be stored and recalled. This error will occur if a number included in *SAV/*RCL is not between 1 and 50/10. Examples: *SAV 52 or *RCL 0 Unable to recall - scan is running Unable to recall - memory is empty Unable to recall - modules were changed Before recalling a stored channel setup, the instrument verifies the same module types are installed in each slot. This error indicates that the instrument has detected one or multiple modules in the specific slots have been replaced with other types or removed from the instrument. Unable to store - scan is running Slot number out of range The specified slot number is invalid. The channel number has the form (@snn), where s is the slot number and nn is the channel number. Example: OPEN (@604) Data out of range The data for some commands is invalid. Example: SOUR:DIG:DATA:BYTE:VAL 266 (valid data should be 0-255)
101 102 103
104 110
111
1. Up to 50 instrument setups can be stored under Firmware REV 4.0 or later and 10 setups under Firmware REV 1.0/2.0/3.0.
Error Messages
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112
Not able to perform requested operation The requested operation is not valid for the instrument. Example: FUNC 3,BIWIRE2 (the module in Slot 3 is not an Agilent N2260A). Block name not exist In an Agilent 3499A/B/C, maximum two blocks can be defined. The two defined blocks can be read and written, etc. If you read or write a block that has not been previously defined, this error occurs. Block name already exist The instrument has detected a defined block name, while you are to define it once more. Two Blocks already exist The instrument has detected two defined block names while you are to define them once more. Channel number out of range The specified channel number is invalid for the module in the selected slot. The channel number has the form (@snn), where s is the slot number and nn is the channel number. Example: ROUT:CLOSE (@156) Scan list is empty Scan initiated Scan init ignored Trig ignored Hardware trigger too fast Too many channels Card in use. N2282A execution error. Unable to execute this command in local mode RS232 data receiving error Internal command error RS232 only - unable to execute on GPIB There are three commands which are allowd only with the RS-232 interface:
SYSTem:LOCal, SYSTem:REMote, SYSTem:RWLock.
113
114 115
116
201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 300 501 502 503
Self-Test Errors
The errors listed in Table 6-19 indicate failures that may occur during a self-test (in SCPI mode).
Table 6-19. Self -Test Errors Error Number +1 +2 +3 +4 ROM test failed. GPIB test failed. RS-232 test failed. Front-panel test failed. Description
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Error Messages
Note
A string +0 read back (with command *TST) indicates that all the tests have passed. In this case, a string PASSED displays on the front panel of the instrument.
Error Messages
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In 3488A Mode
Error Conditions
In 3488A mode, you can also query the error queue when the ERROR annuciator is on. The returned decimal value is equal to the sum of the values of the possible error conditions, as defined in Table 6-20.
Table 6-20. Error Conditions in 3488A Mode Weighted Value 1 2 Syntax Error Execution Error which include: a. Parameter out of range; b. Module type mismatch; c. Attempt to access a nonexistent stored state or scan list. Hardware Trigger too fast Logical Failure Power Supply Failure Error Condition
4 8 16
Note
A string +00000 read back (with the command ERROR) indicates that the error queue is empty. In this case, a string 0000 displays on the front panel of the instrument.
Self Test Errors

The errors listed in Table 6-21 indicate failures that may occur during a self-test (in 3488A mode).
Table 6-21. Self -Test Errors Error Number +1 +2 +3 +4 ROM test failed. GPIB test failed. RS-232 test failed. Front-panel test failed. Description
Note
A string +0 read back (with the command TEST) indicates that all the tests have passed. In this case, a string PASSED displays on the front panel of the instrument.
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Error Messages
Note: Due to large file size, this on-line version of the 3499A/B/C Service Manual does not include schematics.
Appendix C
Schematics
This chapter contains the schematics for the Agilent 3499A/B/C mainframes and the plug-in modules designed for Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System. For the schematics of the existing 3488A plug-in modules, you can refer to Agilent 3488A Switch/Control System Service Manual. The schematics in this chapter include:
Agilent 3499A/B/C Controller Board 1.0 Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 131 Agilent 3499A/B/C Controller Board 1.0 Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 132 Agilent 3499A/B/C Controller Board 2.0 Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 137 Agilent 3499A/B/C Controller Board 2.0 Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 138 Agilent 3499A/B/C Keyboard and Display Components Locator & Schematics . . . Page 143 Agilent 3499A/B/C Backplane Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 146 Agilent N2260A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 149 Agilent N2260A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 150 Agilent N2290A Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 154 Agilent N2261A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 155 Agilent N2261A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 156 Agilent N2291A Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 160 Agilent N2262A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 161 Agilent N2262A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 162 Agilent N2292A Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 165 Agilent N2263A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 166 Agilent N2263A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 167 Agilent N2293A Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 174 Agilent N2264A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 175 Agilent N2264A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 176 Agilent N2294A Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 182 Agilent N2265A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 183 Agilent N2265A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 184 Agilent N2295A Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 190 Agilent N2266A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 191 Agilent N2266A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 192 Agilent N2267A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 196 Agilent N2267A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 197 Agilent N2268A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 199 Agilent N2268A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 200 Agilent N2269A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 203 Agilent N2269A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 204 Agilent N2329A Components Locator & Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 209 Agilent N2270A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 210 Agilent N2270A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 211 Agilent N2272A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 213
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Agilent N2272A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 214 Agilent N2276A/B Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 218 Agilent N2276A/B Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 219 Agilent N2280A/N2281A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 222 Agilent N2280A/N2281A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 223 Agilent N2282A Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 224 Agilent N2282A Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 225 Agilent 44470D Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 227 Agilent 44470D Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 228 Agilent 44480B Components Locator & Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 232 Agilent 44471D Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 233 Agilent 44471D Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 234 Agilent 44481B Components Locator & Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 238
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Schematics
Index
Numerics
3488A mode selection, 55
E
enable/disable EI/CC, 50 enable/disable SRQ, 53 enable/disable trigger out pulse, 50 error message summary, 122 errors viewing/clearing, 38 errors, self-test, 126 external trigger (3488A mode)
A
aborting scan, 47 address, GPIB (IEEE 488), 53 annunciators, 33 arm source description, 2 arm source selection, 45
B
built-in digital I/O
built-in TRIG IN/TRIG OUT specifications, 2 configuration, 50 EI/CC specifications, 12

external trigger (SCPI mode)
channel numbering, 26 read from, 36 specifications, 2 write to, 36

built-in external trigger
built-in TRIG IN/TRIG OUT specifications, 2 configuration, 50 EI/CC specifications, 12
configuration, 50 specifications, 2
F
firmware revision, 55 front panel
C
close/open relay channel, 36 connecting
general information, 32 pictorial overview, 32

front-panel display
with crimp-and-insert terminal block, 116 with DIN-to-D cables, 119 with screw terminal block, 110
convention
annunciators, 33 general description, 33 in monitoring mode, 35 pictorial overview, 32
front panel operation, 31
D
delay time setting, 46 Digital I/O configuration
G
GPIB (IEEE 488)
control line polarity, 42 flag line polarity, 42 flow control mode, 42 I/O line polarity, 42
Digital I/O input/output
address selection, 53 enable/disable SRQ, 53 interface selection, 53
I
initiate scanning, 47 install module into mainframe, 22
read from port, 36 write to port, 36

DIN96-to-D25 cable diagram, 120 DIN96-to-Quad-D25 cable diagram, 121 DIN96-to-Twin-D50 cable diagram, 119 DIN-to-D cables summary, 119
Index
239
instrument
mount mainframe onto rack, 24
firmware revision, 55 local/remote state, 34 mounting onto rack, 24 power on failure, 22 power on process, 22 power-on state setting, 52 serial number, 55 state storage, 37 system mode selection, 54
interface, GPIB (IEEE 488)
N
N2297A DIN-to-D cable diagram, 119 N2298A DIN-to-D cable diagram, 120 N2299A DIN-to-D cable diagram, 121
O
open/close relay channel, 36

interface, RS-232
P
plug-in modules
baud rate, 53 data bits, 54 flow control, 54 parity, 54
K
keyboard
crimp-and-insert terminal block, 116 DIN-to-D cables, 119 installation, 22 removal, 23 screw terminal blocks, 110 power on instrument, 22 power-on SRQ, 53 power-on state setting, 52
pictorial overview, 32
R
read from port, 36 read relay cycles, 40 rear panel connectors, 2 recall instrument state
M
maintenance
read relay count, 40

Menu key operation
configure external trigger, 50 configure power-on state, 52 configure remote interface, 53 firmware revision query, 55 perform self-test, 54 serial number query, 55 system mode setting, 54
Menu key structure
by directly recalling, 38 by setting power-on to, 52 remote interface configuration, 53

remote interface, GPIB (IEEE 488)

remote interface, RS-232
in 3488A mode, 48 in SCPI mode, 49

modules
baud rate, 53 data bits, 54 flow control, 54 parity, 54

remove module from mainframe, 23 reset instrument, 57 RS-232 interface
crimp-and-insert terminal block, 116 DIN-to-D cables, 119 installation, 22 removal, 23 screw terminal blocks, 110 monitoring channel/slot, 34 mount 3499A, 28 mount 3499B, 29 mount 3499C, 30
240 Index
baud rate, 53 data bits, 54 flow control, 54 parity, 54 selecting interface, 53
S
S.List key operation
add channels to scan list, 45 configure arm source, 45 set delay time, 46
S.List key structure
in 3488A mode, 45 in SCPI mode, 44 scan list viewing, 39

scanning (SCPI mode)
arm source selection, 45 creating scan list, 45 delay time setting, 46 initiating and stopping, 47 SCPI mode selection, 54 screw terminal blocks summary, 110 self-test, 54 serial number, 55 SRQ enable/disable, 53 store instrument state, 37
Switch/Control System
plug-in modules overview, 4

switching relay channel, 36 system mode
3488A mode selection, 55 SCPI mode selection, 54

system related operation
from front panel, 48
T
trigger source description, 2
V
view errors, 38 View key operation
view error, 38 view relay cycles, 40 view scan list, 39 View key structure, 38 view relay cycles, 40 view scan list, 39
W
wiring
with crimp-and-insert terminal block, 116 with DIN-to-D cables, 119 with screw terminal block, 110 write to port, 36
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Frame or chassis ground terminaltypically connects to the equipment's metal frame.

Manufacturers Name: Manufacturers Address:

Conforms with the following European Directives:

Conforms with the following product standards: EMC Standard

IEC 61010-1:1990+A1:1992+A2:1995 / EN 61010-1:1993+A2:1995 Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:1992

January 17, 2002 Date Tan Boon Juan Quality Manager

Agilent 3499A/B/C Mainframes Specifications

Operating Environment: Storage Environment: Net Weight:

Safety: RFI and ESD:

External Trigger Input:

External Trigger Output:

Built-in 4-bit Digital I/O:

20K bytes/sec (long word)

Plug-in Modules Specifications

2 A, dc or ac rms 2 A, dc or ac rms 60 W dc; 125 VA ac 60 W dc; 125 VA ac

< 3 V differential or single-ended <1

Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life:

Maximum Scan Rate:

DC ISOLATION (with terminal block)

AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCEa (without terminal block)

Insertion Loss (with 50 termination)

Crosstalk (with 50 termination)

ITEMS Agilent N2266A INPUT CHARACTERISTICS

SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2268A Agilent N2270A

Dual 1-to-4 Chans

Initial Closed Channel Resistance Relay Life

Maximum Scan Rate

Capacitance (with 1 channel closed)

Open Channel, Channel-Channel: HI-LO: Channel-Chassis:

20 pF (Center-Shield) 0.06 pF (Center-Center)

< 7 pF < 7 pF < 50 pF 100 kHz: 0.1 dB 1 MHz: 0.2 dB

Insertion Loss (with 50 termination)

1 GHz: 0.9 dB 2 GHz: 1.2 dB 3.0 GHz: 1.7 dB

Crosstalk (with 50 termination)

DC-2GHz: -64 dB 2GHz-3.0GHz: -50 dB

100 kHz: -70 dB 1 MHz: -50 dB

Rise Time Signal Delay

ITEMS Agilent N2266A

SPECIFICATIONS Agilent N2268A Agilent N2270A

Operating Temperature Operating Humidity

Agilent N2272A 1-to-9 RF MUX Module

The following table lists the specifications of Agilent N2272A.

1-to-9 Latching BNC 24VDC 1A 24W 50 Mechanical Electrical@1A24VDC 5X106 105

8.0 0.8 1010 1010 109 109

Ch-Ch Cross Talk (dB) @(25oC, 40%RH)

VSWR @(25oC, 40%RH)

Rise Time Signal Delay

Maximum Overvoltage Transients: Thermal Offset Per Channel:

Initial Closed Channel Resistance: Relay Life

Maximum Scan Rate:

DC ISOLATION (with terminal block)

AC ISOLATION / PERFORMANCEa (without terminal block)

Insertion Loss (with 50 termination)

Crosstalk (with 50 termination)

Agilent N2264A GP Relay Module

Maximum Scan Rate: Time to Close One Channel:

DC ISOLATION (with terminal block)

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