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OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
HP 11793A
M I C R 0 WAVE
CONVERTER
September 1990
HEWLETT
1 1793-9001 1
PACKARD
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CERTl FlCATlON Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications ut the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards, to the extent allowed by the Bureau’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members. WARRANTY This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against
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HP 11793A MICROWAVE CONVERTER SERIAL NUMBERS This manual applies directly to instruments with serial numbers prefixed 2520A. With changes described in Paragraph 31, this manal also applies to instruments with serial numbers pre- fixed 2407A. For additional important information about serial numbers, see INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY THIS 4. MANUAL in Paragraph First Edition OHEWLElT-PACKARD COMPANY 1985 EAST 24001 MISSION AVENUE, TAF C-34, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, U.S.A., 99220 Operating an
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1 Regulatory Information (Updated March 1999) 1
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Regulatory Information (Updated March 1999) Safety Considerations GENERAL This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and instructions before operation. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, "Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus," and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to
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Regulatory Information (Updated March 1999) Safety Considerations for this Instrument WARNING This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. Whenever it is lik
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Regulatory information (Updated March 1999) To prevent electrical shock, disconnect instrument from mains (line) before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally. Ventilation Requirements: When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the p
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Safety Considerations Model SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS I WARNING 1 GENERAL This product and related documentation must be reviewed before operation for familiarization with safety markings and instructions. Interrupting the protective (grounding) conductor or outside the instrument) or disconnecting (inside This product is a Safety Class I instrument (pro- the protective earth terminal will cause a potential vided with a protective earth terminal). shock hazard that could result in pers
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Microwave Converter Model 11793A MODEL 11793A IF INPUT CABLE (HP Part Number 11 793-60006) FREQUENCY CONTROL CABLE (HP Part Number 8120-1838) -- LO INPUT CABLE (HP Part Number 11793-60009) LINE POWER CABLE Figure 1. HP Model II793A Microwave Converter with Accessory Cables 0
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Model 1 1793A Microwave Converter 1. GENERAL INFORMATION This Operating and Service Manual contains information about initial inspection, operation, performance tests, adjustments, troubleshooting and repair of the HP Model 1 1793A Microwave Converter. 2, Specifications The HP 1 1793A Microwave Converter does not have "hard specifications" against which the instrument can be tested for performance standards or limits. Instead, the Local Oscillator (LO) Requirements are listed in Table 1.
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Microwave Converter Model 11793A 3. Safety Considerations This product is a Safety Class I instrument; that is, one provided with a prctective earth terminal. The Microwave Converter and all related documentation must be reviewed before operation for complete familiarization with safety markings and instructions. Refer to the Safety Considerations page found at the beginning of this manual for a summary of the safety information. Safety information pertinent to the task at hand (that is, i
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Model 11793A Microwave Converter 6. Options and Accessories Electrical Options The options are summarized in Table 3. The following list describes each option: Option 001. Adds an 18 to 26.5 GHz LO amplifier to the standard instrument. Option 010. Moves the LO INPUT to the right side of the front panel. Option 011. Moves the LO INPUT to the right side of the front panel and adds the 18 to 26.5 GHz LO amplifier. Option 020. Moves all front-panel connectors to the rear panel. Option 021.
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Microwave Converter Model 11793A Option 907 Option 908 Option 909 Front Handle Kit Rack Flange Kit Rack Flange and Front Handle Combination Kit Figure 2. Rack Mounting Options Accessories Supplied The accessories supplied with the Microwave Converter are shown in Figure 1. a. The line power cable may be supplied in several plug configurations, depending on the destination of the original shipment. Refer to the Paragraph 12 "Power Cables" in this manual. b. Fuses with a 0.7SA rating fo
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Model 11793A Microwave Converter 7. Recommended Test Equipment Table 4 lists the test equipment recommended to check, adjust, and troubleshoot the Microwave Converter. The Minimum Specifications column describes the essential requirements for each piece of test equipment. If substitute equipment is used, it must meet or exceed the minimum specifications. Table 4. Recommended Test Equipment Instrument Type Minimum Specification Suggested Model Measuring Instrument Contains specific circuit
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Microwave Converter Model 1 1793A 10. Power Requirements The Microwave Converter requires a power source of 115, 230 Vac (+lo%,-20%), 48 to 66 Hz. Power consumption is 20 VA maximum. 11. Line Voltage Selection Before the instrument is plugged in, it must De set to the voltage of the power source, or damage to the instrument may result. A line voltage switch enables selection of either 11SV or 230V. The line voltage is indicated on this rear-panel switch. Slide the switch to the proper li
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Model 1 179 3A Microwave Converter Table 2-2. AC Power Cables Available I Cable Plug Cable For Use z!q Number Length Description Color In Country (inches) I 250V 8120-1351 0 Straight'BS1363A 90 Mint Gray United Kingdom, 8120-1703 4 90" 90 Mint Gray Cyprus, Nigeria, Rhodesia, Singapore I:".J 00 79 Austrailia, I 250V Gray 87 Gray New Zealand Straight'CEE7-Y11 79 Mint Gray East and West 81 20-1 692 goo 79 Mint Gray Europe, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, (unpolarized in many nations) I
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Microwave Converter Model 11793A 14. Operating Environment The operating environment should be within the following limitations: Temperature .......................... 0°C to +55"C Humidity .............................. ~95% relative at 40°C Altitude ............................... 44570 meters (1 5 000 feet) 15. Bench Operation The instrument cabinet has plastic feet which are shaped to insure self-alignment when stacked in a system configuration. 16. Rack Mounting Rack mounting info
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Model 11 793A Microwave Converter c. Use enough shock-absorbing material; a 7.5 to 10.0 cm (3 to 4 in.) layer around all sides of the instrument to provide a firm cushion and to prevent movement in the container. Protect the front panel with cardboard. d. Seal the shipping container securely. e. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling. 19. Operation Before the Microwave Converter is plugged in, all protective earth terminals, extension cords, auto -transformers, an
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Microwave Converter Model 11793A HP 6902A MEASURING RECEIVER FREPUENCY OFFSET TTL 0 OUTPUT SI OR ::::: D00000 0000 0 1 II 0 0000 00 0 0000 I 0 0 0 000000 00000 Q I FREOUENCY I OFFSET MODE RF INPUT INPUT Figure 3. Microwave Convertor Interconnections and Typical Test Setup 21. Panel Features Front-panel features consist of the LO input, RF input, and the IF output connectors. For Options 020 and 021, the connectors are located on the rear panel. See Figure 4, Front-Panel Featur
