Installation Note
Agilent Technologies 8960 Wireless Communication Test Set
Install the HOST PROCESSOR ASSY
Kit Part Number: E5515BU/CU-687
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Agilent Technologies 8960 Wireless Communication Test Set
Installation of the HOST PROCESSOR ASSY
Kit Part Number: E5515BU/CU-687
Product Affected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5515A/B/C
Serial Numbers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < GB43340000
Options Required: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Applications Supported: . . . . . . . . . . See Chart Below
To Be Performed By: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (X) Agilent Technologies Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent Technologies
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time: . . . . . . . 1.5 hours
Estimated Verification Time: . . . . . . . 0.25 hours
Introduction
This kit gives instructions on installing the Host Processor Assembly. The
Assembly includes the Host Processor, and the Host PMC.
Installation includes the following major steps:
1.
Upgrade Existing Applications.
2.
Disassembly a.
Remove the instrument covers. b.
Removing Host Assembly
3.
Assembly a.
Install new Host Processor
4.
Remove Non-compatibly Applications
5.
Replace covers.
6.
Setup LAN address configuration.
WARNING Before you disassemble the test set, turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord. Failure to unplug the test set can result in personal injury.
CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assembles should be performed at a static-safe workstation.
Installation Kit Parts List
Item Qty Description
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Tools Required
•
TORX T-15 driver
•
PC with LAN capabilities
Install New and Upgrade Existing Firmware:
1.
Upgrade all existing Applications to the latest revision if not compatible (see
Table 1 for compatibility) and switch to one of the new revision. All noncompatible Applications must be upgraded to work with the new Host Processor
Assembly included in this kit.
2.
Follow the Firmware installation instructions that come with each Application.
E1960A GSM
E1961A AMPS/136
E1962B CDMA 2000 TA
E1963A W-CDMA TA
E1966A 1xEV-DO TA
NOT SUPPORTED
B.10.xx or greater
A.08.xx or greater
NOT SUPPORTED
A.05.xx or greater
E1985A GSM/GPRS_AMPS/136_W-CDMA NOT SUPPORTED
E1985B GSM/GPRS_AMPS/136_W-CDMA NOT SUPPORTED
E1985C GSM/GPRS_CDMA2000_AMPS/136 NOT SUPPORTED
E1985E CDMA2000_1xEV-DO
E1987A Fast Switch TA
E6590A GSM/GPRS RF Modem
NOT SUPPORTED
A.03.xx or greater
A.04.xx or greater
NOT SUPPORTED E6701A GPRS App
E6701B GSM/GPRS B
E6701C GSM/GPRS C
E6701D GSM/GPRS Lab App D
E6702A
E6702B
CDMA 2000 Lab App A
CDMA 2000 Lab App B
E6703A W-CDMA Lab App
NOT SUPPORTED
NOT SUPPORTED
D.03.xx or greater
NOT SUPPORTED
B.03.xx or greater
E6703B W-CDMA
E6703C
B
W-CDMA Lab App C
NOT SUPPORTED
NOT SUPPORTED
C.03.xx or greater
E6706A 1xEV-DO Lab App
E6785A GSM/GPRS_W-CDMA Lab App
A.02.xx or greater
NOT SUPPORTED
E6785B GSM/GPRS_W-CDMA Lab App B NOT SUPPORTED
E6785C GSM/GPRS_W-CDMA Lab App C C.03.xx or greater
Table 1
If an application is not in the list above then it is already compatible with the upgraded hardware.
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Disassembly:
Remove outer cover and top cover for the 8960
1.
Remove handles and rear bumpers.
2.
Remove the screws on the real panel holding outer cover.
3.
Slide outer cover off.
4.
Remove the 26 screws holding the top cover on and remove the cover.
Remove old Host Processor Assembly
1.
Disconnect the Hard drive’s ribbon cable from the Host Processor.
2.
Disconnect the two RJ-45 cables coming from the rear panel.
(If applicable) a.
Remember the RJ-45 locations
3.
Remove the Host Assembly from the instrument.
Assembly:
Install new Host Assembly
1.
See Installation Note E5515-90316 for Rear Panel Switch instructions.
2.
Slide the new Host Assemble down into the J1 and J9 jumpers.
3.
Connect the hard drive’s ribbon cable.
4.
Reconnect the two RJ-45 cables to the Host Processor.
(If applicable)
CAUTION Be aware of the clearance between the Time Base connectors in the back and the resistors on the PMC Board in the front as the Host
Processor is being installed.
NOTE If the test set does not power up because of an inoperative processor, replace the processor first; and then use the Agilent 8960 File Utility to re-install the
Test Application. Select the TEST SET RECOVERY function on the bottom of the OPTIONS screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Remove Non-compatible Applications:
1.
Remove all non-compatible Applications from the test set. Removing older
Application revisions prevents improper operation of the test set. The test set must still be connected to the PC LAN port to use these tools, see Table 1 for compatibility. a.
Run the Agilent 8960 File Utility b.
Select the Direct Connection (Single test set) button. c.
Select the Test Application tab. d.
Highlight the old revision(s) of Application(s) and select the Delete From test set button. Do not delete the Applications just loaded.
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Replace covers:
1.
Replace the top cover and secure it with the 26 screws.
2.
Slide the outer shroud (cover) on.
3.
Replace the screw on the rear
4.
Attach the rear bumpers and handles.
Setup LAN Address Configuration:
1.
If the instrument is operated on a network or a Test Application upgrade is required, use the following procedure to set the address: a.
Power up the test set. b. Press the System Config button on the test set. c.
Press F1 (Instrument Setup). d. Use the knob to scroll and select (highlight) the LAN IP Address field. e.
Press the knob once; enter the new address, then press the knob again. f.
Press F6 (Close Menu) to invoke the new address.
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