HP 8517B - Manual (Page 74)

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Troubleshooting the Test Set
Troubleshooting Procedures
Unratioed Power Test
We will examine six RF signal paths in the test set by observing their
associated IF signals. Figure 5-10 through Figure 5-15 show the test set
traces (and simplified block diagrams) that are typical for RF paths 1
through 6.
Figure 5-9 Diagram of IF Signal Path
Isolating Signal Path
Problems Determining the RF component in the test set that is most likely the cause of
a failure can be accomplished within four steps:
1. Run the signal-path tests on paths 1 through 6 using the procedures on
the following pages.
2. Record your test results in Table 5-6 for each path.
3. Compare the results in Table 5-6 with those in Table 5-7.
4. Investigate the most probable cause, based on the information in
Table 5-7.
Testing Signal Paths 1-4
1. Set the network analyzer to its factory default settings by pushing the
front-panel TEST switch.
2. Set the source for step mode. Press the network analyzer keys:
INSTRUMENT STATE [PRESET]
STIMULUS [MENU]
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