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Some operation and service manuals for various pieces of test equipment I've used, have access to, or have otherwise collected.
- IFR FM/AM-1200S/A Communications Service Monitor Operation Manual (5.7M PDF)
- IFR FM/AM-1200S/A Communications Service Monitor Maintenance Manual (18.9M PDF)
- HP 432A RF Power Meter Operation & Maintenance (4.1M PDF) (Catalog Entry)
- HP 11683A Power Meter Range Calibrator Operation & Service Manual (979k PDF)
- HP 438A RF Power Meter Operation & Maintenance (12.8M PDF)
- HP 478A Thermistor Mount Operation & Maintenance (926k PDF) (Additional Info) (Catalog Entry)
- HP 478A style Thermistor Mount Rejuvination
- Self-Balancing Bridge Standardizes Thermistor Mounts An image capture of an article from 1978 in Electronics magazine. It describes a tester circuit for measuring Rd and Rc balance in an HP 478A power sensor head.
- Fluke 1900A Multifunction Counter Instruction Manual (4.3M PDF)
- Fluke 8010A/8012A Digital Multimeter Instruction Manual (7.5M PDF) (Errata)
- HP 8005B Pulse Generator Operation and Service Manual (2.8M PDF) (Catalog Entry)
- HP 8620C Sweep Oscillator Operation and Service Manual (9.6M PDF)
- HP 86222A RF Plug-In (0.01-2.4 GHz) Operation and Service Manual (3.1M PDF)
- HP 86290B RF Plug-In (2.0-18.6 GHz) Operation and Service Manual (10.0M PDF)
- HP 423A Crystal Detector Operation and Service Manual (1.4M PDF)
- Marconi 2018A/2019A AM/FM Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual (4.7M PDF)
- Marconi 2018A/2019A AM/FM Synthesized Signal Generator Service Manual (10.9M PDF)
- EPROM Contents for Marconi Model: 52019-301F / Type: 44990-380J / Serial: 1184361/135
- Marconi 2019 IC13A EPROM Contents NEC D2732D
- Marconi 2019 IC14B EPROM Contents NEC D2732D
- Marconi 2019 IC15C EPROM Contents NEC D2732D
- Marconi 2019 IC16D EPROM Contents NEC D2732D
- Tektronix 465 Oscilloscope Instruction Manual (3.1M PDF)
- Tektronix 465 Oscilloscope Service Manual (5.4M PDF)
- SG-1144/U Signal Generator Operator's and General Support Maintenance Manual (6.0M PDF)
- Airborne Instruments Laboratory Type 124 Power Oscillator (3.6M PDF)
- EIP Microwave Model 545A & 548A Microwave Frequency Counters Service Manual (47.1M PDF)
- EIP Microwave Model 545B & 548B Microwave Frequency Counters Operation Manual (4.8M PDF)
- EIP Microwave Model 575B & 578B Source Locking Microwave Counters Service Manual (6.9M PDF)
- Phase Locking Using EIP 371 In a pinch, I have used my EIP 371 Source Locking Microwave Counter to phase lock an otherwise unstable oscillator (Marconi/IFR 6310 2-20 GHz sweeper).
- EIP Microwave Model 575B & 578B Source Locking Microwave Counters Operation Manual (4.3M PDF)
- EIP Microwave Model 451 Microwave Pulse Counter Operation and Service Manual (6.4M PDF)
- HP 3466A Digital Multimeter Operation and Service Manual (6.5M PDF)
- HP 3455A Digital Multimeter Operation Manual (2.0M PDF)
- HP 3455A Digital Multimeter Service Manual (7.9M PDF)
- Calibration Procedure for Digital Multimeter HP3455A U.S. Army Technical Bulletin 9-6625-2023-35 (105k PDF)
- HP 8731/8732/8733/8734/8735 PIN Modulators Operation and Service Manual (2.4M PDF)
- The PIN Diode as a Microwave Modulator
- Absorption Modulators for Simple or Complex Microwave Modulation
- HP Components for Control and Conversion of RF and Microwave Signals 1973
- HP 182T Oscilloscope / Display Mainframe Operation and Service Manual (5.0M PDF)
- HP 8552B Spectrum Analyzer IF Section Operation and Service Manual (HP No. 08552-90088) (62.3M PDF)
- HP 8559A 0.01 - 21 GHz Spectrum Analyzer Plug-In Operation and Service Manual (HP No. 08559-90012) (52.0M PDF)
- HP 8563A 9 kHz - 22/26 GHz Spectrum Analyzer Service Manual (HP Part No. 08563-90017) (48.2M PDF)
- HP 8563A - 911108 ROM
- HP 8560 Series, 85620A, and 85629B Firmware History
- Upgrading HP 8563A to 26 GHz
- HP856xE Hackers' Corner EEVblog
- HP8563E Spectrum Analyser - Repair Log EEVblog
- Bought a HP8564E & HP8563E Spectrum Analyser - Will I Regret It? U.K. Vintage Radio
- Servicing HP 8563E Spectrum Analyzer FeedbackLoop #80
- HP 8561E Spectrum Analyzer, 30 Hz to 6.5 GHz: Some Consequences of a Past Disaster
- Screenshot From My HP 8562B Spectrum Analyzer
- HP 8563A 9 kHz - 22/26 GHz Spectrum Analyzer Operating and Programming Manual (HP Part No. 5960-6561) (13.2M PDF)
- HP 8569B 0.01 - 22 GHz Spectrum Analyzer Operation and Service Manual (30.0M PDF)
- HP 8569A Spectrum Analyzer: A Shaky Fix
- HP 8569B Spectrum Analyzer U.K. Vintage Radio
- AILTECH 727 Spectrum Analyzer Service Manual (Email for copy) (Operating Manual)
- HP 54201A/D Digitizing Oscilloscope Operation and Programming Manual (HP No. 54201-90901) (6.4M PDF)
- HP 54201A/D Digitizing Oscilloscope Service Manual (HP No. 54201-09002) (4.1M PDF)
- HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer Setting Up the Logic Analyzer (362k PDF)
- HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer Getting Started Guide (1.5M PDF)
- HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer Reference Manual (4.4M PDF)
- HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer Service Manual (2.0M PDF)
- HP 11971 Series Harmonic Mixers Operation and Service Manual (1.6M PDF)
- HP 3336A/B/C Synthesizer/Level Generator Operation and Service Manual (HP No. 03336-90000) (7.2M PDF)
- Wavetek Model 278 12 MHz Programmable Synthesized Function Generator Operation and Maintenance Manual (9.8M PDF)
- Kepco JQE-Series 1/4-Rack Power Supply Operator's Manual (2.5M PDF)
- Kepco ATE-Series 1/4-Rack Power Supply Instruction Manual (2.5M PDF)
- Kepco MPS620 Multiple Output Power Supply Instruction Manual (1.4M PDF)
- Wavetek Models 5100/5110 0.001 Hz - 2 MHz Programmable Frequency Synthesizers Instruction and Service Manual (4.2M PDF)
- HP 3478A Digital Multimeter Operator's Manual (HP No. 03478-90005) (3.4M PDF)
- HP 3478A Digital Multimeter Service Manual (HP No. 03478-90008) (9.4M PDF)
- HP 4328A Milliohmmeter Operating and Service Manual (HP No. 04328-90008) (4.3M PDF)
- Boonton Model 92C RF Millivoltmeter Instruction Manual (12.6M PDF)
- Texscan RCB-3 Reflection Coefficient Bridge Operating and Instruction Manual (6.6M PDF)
- M/A-Com Super 2MR Portable Microwave Receiver Instruction Manual (13.5M PDF)
- M/A-Com PAC-4/PAC-5 Program Audio Channel System - Subcarrier Modulator/Demodulator Installation and Operation Manual (24.7M PDF)
- M/A-Com PAC-10/PAC-12 Program Audio Channel System - Subcarrier Modulator/Demodulator Installation and Operation Manual (13.3M PDF)
- Tektronix 7B53A/7B53AN Dual Time Base (070-1252-00) Instruction Manual (18.1M PDF)
- Tektronix 7613/R7613 Storage Oscilloscope (070-1365-00) Instruction Manual (17.0M PDF)
- HP 34401A Multimeter User's Guide (HP No. 34401-90004 [1996]) (10.2M PDF) (2014 Version)
- HP 34401A Multimeter Service Guide (HP No. 34401-90013 [Ed. 6 - 2005]) (5.2M PDF)
- HP 8484A Power Sensor Operating and Service Manual (HP No. 08484-90019) (2.7M PDF)
- HP 8481H/8482H Power Sensor Operating and Service Manual (1.3M PDF)
- HP 8481A/8482A/8483A Operating and Service Manual (853k PDF)
- HP 536A/537A Coaxial Frequency Meter (HP No. 9018-03004) (546k PDF)
- HP 437B Power Meter Operating Manual (HP No. 00437-90047) (10.1M PDF)
- Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements - Part 1 Introduction to Power, History, Definitions, International Standards, and Traceability
- Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements - Part 2 Power Sensors and Instrumentation
- Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements - Part 3 Power Measurement Uncertainty per International Guides
- Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements - Part 4 An Overview of Agilent Instrumentation for RF/Microwave Power Measurements
- HP 8648A/B/C/D Signal Generator Operation and Service Guide (HP No. 08648-90048) (8.9M PDF)
- GPIB Sweep Generator for HP8648
- Agilent IO Library Suite 15.5 2009 (150M EXE)
- Sweep_HP8648.vi
- HP8648 RF Signal Generator Service Support Software
- Wavetek 2100 Communications Service Monitor Service Manual
- Wavetek 2100 EPROM Contents Texas Instruments TMS27C128-2JL
- TL866 Programmer Manual
- XGecu TL866II Plus Universal Programmer Device Support List
- MiniPro Setup V6.85
- MiniPro Setup V6.82
- MiniPro Setup V6.71
- MiniPro Setup V6.70
- MiniPro Setup V6.60
- MiniPro Setup V5.91
- MiniPro Setup V6.85 - Modified Modified for longer write times when using older 2716/2732 EPROMs. (Additional Info)
- TL866CS to TL866A Upgrade Instructions This operation enables use of the ICSP port, which is easily soldered in. (Additional Info)
- EEVblog #411 - MiniPro TL866 Universal Programmer Review
- HP 8566B/8568B Spectrum Analyzer Troubleshooting and Repair Manual (HP No. 08566-90042) (38.1M PDF)
- Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers - User's Guide (E4401-90189)
- Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers - Getting Started Guide (E4401-90473)
- Enabling Options on Agilent ESA series E4402B/E4404B/E4405B/E4407B EEVblog
- HP/Agilent FLEXlm Keygen Manual (lmcryptgui.zip - Generic FlexLM Crypt Generator, v0.5 by Haldir)
- Agilent ESA-Series Spectrum Analyzers FLEXlm Crypt Generator Online license key generator
- EPSG090623.zip
- Agilent ESA E4401B Memory (B72) and Firmware Upgrade
- E4401-60105 SIMM Flash RAM Sharp LH28F320SKTD-L70 (32 MB Flash, 56 pin TSOP) (eBay Seller)
- ESA Series Firmware Revision History
- How Do I Upgrade My ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer?
- ESA Spectrum Analyzer Firmware Upgrade Procedure Using Windows 7 & 8
- ESA Measurement Personality Software and Firmware (ESA Measurement Personality Installation Procedure)
- Fixing Agilent ESA E440x-Series "LO Unlock" Errors Its a failed prescaler divider IC (1GC1-4210)
- Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers - Calibration Guide Part No. E4401-90493
- HP 32 MB SIMM: Oki MSC2383257F-60DS16FH (16MB: MSC2343257D-60DS8)
Agilent Options/Firmware/Personalities
- ESA Spectrum Analyzer Firmware A.07.06 (2004-03-03) Firmware for ESA instruments without increased memory, Option B72. (Esa-A0706.exe) (A-07-06.zip)
- ESA Spectrum Analyzer Firmware A.14.06 (2008-09-01) Firmware version A.14.06 requires Option B72, Expanded Memory to be installed in the instrument. (ESA-A1406.exe) (A-14-06.zip)
- ESA Noise Figure Measurement Personality (Option 219) A.01.07 Noise Figure Measurement Personality (219a0107.exe)
- Repairing HP Step Attenuators
- HP 33320/33321/33322/33323 Step RF Attenuators - Technical Data
- Agilent E4432B Signal Generator Repair Fixing problems with the step attenuator
- Repair of HP33322 / Weinschel 157-110 Attenuators by F5VFT, Hyper, Issue #143
- Switching HP Application Note 332-1
- Arduino for HP Step Attenuators
- HP33321-60045 70 dB Latching Step Attenuator Simple connection diagram.
- Pinout of Attenuator 33321SG Groups.io
- HP8753 VNA Step Attenuator Model and Replacement Groups.io
- HP Programmable Attenuators Groups.io
- 8566B Attenuator Fix Groups.io
- Step Attenuator HP 5086-7814 Disassembly photos.
- HP 8644B Attenuator Question EEVblogd
- HP RF Attenuators: O-Ring Repair by idpromnut
- HP/Agilent Precision Step Attenuator 8648-Series RF Generators TRX Lab, #58
- Agilent ESG-Series RF Signal Generators - User's Guide (Part No. E4400-90323)
- Agilent ESG-D Series RF Signal Generators - Service Guide (Part No. E4400-90014)
- Agilent ESG-Series RF Signal Generators - Quick Start Guide (Part No. E4400-90326)
- Agilent ESG-Series RF Signal Generators - Configuration Guide (Part No. 5965-4973E)
- Agilent ESG-A and ESG-D RF Signal Generators Datasheet
- Agilent ESG_B Test Package - Version 7.01 README)
- Video Teardown and Repair of an Agilent E4433B ESG-D Signal Generator EEVblog
- Signal Generator - Now, New to Me E4432B - Now Fixed EEVblog
- Agilent E4421B RF Generator Restoration Project EEVblog
- HP/Agilent E4433B ESG-D Series Signal Generator 250 kHz - 4.0 GHz EEVblog
- Agilent E4432b Unlevel Issue Again EEVblog
- Unleveled E4436B HP/Agilent/Keysight Test Equipment Group
- Teardown and Tests of the HP E4436B ESG-DP Signal Generator
It is also easy to enable full output frequency range (4 GHz) of these old obsoleted ESG generators, using simple GPIB commands: SERV:PRODUCTION:CAL:BEGIN; SERV:PRODUCTION:CAL 165,2,4000000000.000000; SERV:PRODUCTION:CAL:END; SERV:PRODUCTION:CAL:STORE 165; SERV:PRODUCTION:CAL:PUP; After instrument is rebooted I can output higher frequency out of the RF port, with drawback of the reduced output power stability. * The cal data is wiped and you'll need to recal. * No risk, if you save the content of U106 and U107 first, everything is stored in them, so if you should mess things up, just flash the original content again.- Teardown and Repair of an Agilent E4433B ESG-D 4.0 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator (2019) The Signal Path #151
- Teardown and Repair of an Agilent E4433B ESG-D 4.0 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator (2014) The Signal Path #41
- HP 11720A 2-18 GHz Pulse Modulator - Operating and Service Manual (Part No. 11720-90007)
- Agilent EPM-P Series Peak and Average Power Meters - User's Guide (Part No. E4416-90023, June 2001)
- Agilent E4418B Power Meter - User's Guide (Part No. E4418-90032, April 2013)
- Agilent E4416A/E4417A Power Meters - Service Guide (Part No. E4416-90014, August 2003)
- Agilent EPM-P Series Power Meter - Programming Guide (Part No. E4416-90029, June 2001)
- E4418B Sensor Testing Procedure
- Tektronix 1502 Time Domain Reflectometer - Service Manual
- Tektronix 1502 Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer
- Tektronix 1502 Modification for Waveform Output
- Guy Serbin's TDR Page
- Tektronix 1502 TDR EEVblog
- [FIXED] Tektronix 1502 TDR Repair EEVblog
- TekWiki - 1502
- TekWiki - 1502 Repairs
- Tektronix 1520 Static Suppressor Part No. 011-0132-00
- Tek 1502 Tunnel Diodes
- Tektronix 1502 TDR - Problem
- Tektronix 1502 TDR Antique Radios
- Times Technology T100 Vector Impedance Analyzer - User Manual v1.1
- T100 Firmware Version 1.31 Updated: January 2010 This update has moved the plots and related items on the LCD display by a few pixels to the right to give a better view.
- T100 Firmware Version 1.30 Updated: November 2009 This update has an improved algorithm for keypad debouncing. It also fixed a bug in frequency input with leading 0's.
- update.exe update v1.0 - Copyright (C) 2003 Atmel Corporation (Command Line Version)
- UpdateGUI_20151126.zip Firmware update tools for Windows, Version 20151126 (For Windows 10/8.1/8/7, separate version for Windows XP included)
- Tseries_20160607.zip T101/T100+ PC Host Software (For Windows 10/8.1/8/7, separate version for Windows XP included)
- Times Technology T100+ Vector Impedance Analyzer - User Manual v2.1
- Times Technology T101 Vector Impedance Analyzer - User Manual v1.0
- T100+ R004 Firmware Now supports plotting graphs including Smith Charts on PCs with "T100 PC Host V2 R001"
- Times Technologies T100 Vector Impedance Analyzer Review
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