Overview

Some operation and service manuals for various pieces of test equipment I've used, have access to, or have otherwise collected.

1. IFR FM/AM-1200S/A Communications Service Monitor  Operation Manual  (5.7M PDF)
2. IFR FM/AM-1200S/A Communications Service Monitor  Maintenance Manual  (18.9M PDF)
3. HP 432A RF Power Meter  Operation & Maintenance  (4.1M PDF)  (Catalog Entry)
• HP 11683A Power Meter Range Calibrator  Operation & Service Manual  (979k PDF)
4. HP 438A RF Power Meter  Operation & Maintenance  (12.8M PDF)
5. 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.
6. Fluke 1900A Multifunction Counter  Instruction Manual  (4.3M PDF)
7. Fluke 8010A/8012A Digital Multimeter  Instruction Manual  (7.5M PDF)  (Errata)
8. HP 8005B Pulse Generator  Operation and Service Manual  (2.8M PDF)  (Catalog Entry)
9. HP 8620C Sweep Oscillator  Operation and Service Manual  (9.6M PDF)
10. HP 86222A RF Plug-In (0.01-2.4 GHz)  Operation and Service Manual  (3.1M PDF)
11. HP 86290B RF Plug-In (2.0-18.6 GHz)  Operation and Service Manual  (10.0M PDF)
12. HP 423A Crystal Detector  Operation and Service Manual  (1.4M PDF)
13. Marconi 2018A/2019A AM/FM Synthesized Signal Generator  User Manual  (4.7M PDF)
14. 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
15. Tektronix 465 Oscilloscope  Instruction Manual  (3.1M PDF)
16. Tektronix 465 Oscilloscope  Service Manual  (5.4M PDF)
17. SG-1144/U Signal Generator  Operator's and General Support Maintenance Manual  (6.0M PDF)
18. Airborne Instruments Laboratory Type 124 Power Oscillator  (3.6M PDF)
19. EIP Microwave Model 545A & 548A Microwave Frequency Counters  Service Manual  (47.1M PDF)
20. EIP Microwave Model 545B & 548B Microwave Frequency Counters  Operation Manual  (4.8M PDF)
21. 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).
22. EIP Microwave Model 575B & 578B Source Locking Microwave Counters  Operation Manual  (4.3M PDF)
23. EIP Microwave Model 451 Microwave Pulse Counter  Operation and Service Manual  (6.4M PDF)
24. HP 3466A Digital Multimeter  Operation and Service Manual  (6.5M PDF)
25. HP 3455A Digital Multimeter  Operation Manual  (2.0M PDF)
26. HP 3455A Digital Multimeter  Service Manual  (7.9M PDF)
27. Calibration Procedure for Digital Multimeter HP3455A  U.S. Army Technical Bulletin 9-6625-2023-35  (105k PDF)
28. 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
29. HP 182T Oscilloscope / Display Mainframe  Operation and Service Manual  (5.0M PDF)
30. HP 8552B Spectrum Analyzer IF Section  Operation and Service Manual  (HP No. 08552-90088)  (62.3M PDF)
31. HP 8559A 0.01 - 21 GHz Spectrum Analyzer Plug-In  Operation and Service Manual  (HP No. 08559-90012)  (52.0M PDF)
32. 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
33. HP 8563A 9 kHz - 22/26 GHz Spectrum Analyzer  Operating and Programming Manual  (HP Part No. 5960-6561)  (13.2M PDF)
34. 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
35. AILTECH 727 Spectrum Analyzer  Service Manual  (Email for copy)  (Operating Manual)
• Internal Pic #1
• Internal Pic #2
• Internal Pic #3
• Internal Pic #4
36. HP 54201A/D Digitizing Oscilloscope  Operation and Programming Manual  (HP No. 54201-90901)  (6.4M PDF)
37. HP 54201A/D Digitizing Oscilloscope  Service Manual  (HP No. 54201-09002)  (4.1M PDF)
38. HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer  Setting Up the Logic Analyzer  (362k PDF)
39. HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer  Getting Started Guide  (1.5M PDF)
40. HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer  Reference Manual  (4.4M PDF)
41. HP 1650A/1651A Logic Analyzer  Service Manual  (2.0M PDF)
42. HP 11971 Series Harmonic Mixers  Operation and Service Manual  (1.6M PDF)
43. HP 3336A/B/C Synthesizer/Level Generator  Operation and Service Manual  (HP No. 03336-90000)  (7.2M PDF)
44. Wavetek Model 278 12 MHz Programmable Synthesized Function Generator  Operation and Maintenance Manual  (9.8M PDF)
45. Kepco JQE-Series 1/4-Rack Power Supply  Operator's Manual  (2.5M PDF)
46. Kepco ATE-Series 1/4-Rack Power Supply  Instruction Manual  (2.5M PDF)
47. Kepco MPS620 Multiple Output Power Supply  Instruction Manual  (1.4M PDF)
48. Wavetek Models 5100/5110 0.001 Hz - 2 MHz Programmable Frequency Synthesizers  Instruction and Service Manual  (4.2M PDF)
49. HP 3478A Digital Multimeter  Operator's Manual  (HP No. 03478-90005)  (3.4M PDF)
50. HP 3478A Digital Multimeter  Service Manual  (HP No. 03478-90008)  (9.4M PDF)
51. HP 4328A Milliohmmeter  Operating and Service Manual  (HP No. 04328-90008)  (4.3M PDF)
52. Boonton Model 92C RF Millivoltmeter  Instruction Manual  (12.6M PDF)
53. Texscan RCB-3 Reflection Coefficient Bridge  Operating and Instruction Manual  (6.6M PDF)
54. M/A-Com Super 2MR Portable Microwave Receiver  Instruction Manual  (13.5M PDF)
55. M/A-Com PAC-4/PAC-5 Program Audio Channel System - Subcarrier Modulator/Demodulator  Installation and Operation Manual  (24.7M PDF)
56. M/A-Com PAC-10/PAC-12 Program Audio Channel System - Subcarrier Modulator/Demodulator  Installation and Operation Manual  (13.3M PDF)
57. Tektronix 7B53A/7B53AN Dual Time Base  (070-1252-00)  Instruction Manual  (18.1M PDF)
58. Tektronix 7613/R7613 Storage Oscilloscope  (070-1365-00)  Instruction Manual  (17.0M PDF)
59. HP 34401A Multimeter  User's Guide  (HP No. 34401-90004 [1996])  (10.2M PDF)  (2014 Version)
60. HP 34401A Multimeter  Service Guide  (HP No. 34401-90013 [Ed. 6 - 2005])  (5.2M PDF)
61. HP 8484A Power Sensor  Operating and Service Manual  (HP No. 08484-90019)  (2.7M PDF)
• Homemade HP8484 Power Sensor  by HB9FSX
62. HP 8481H/8482H Power Sensor  Operating and Service Manual  (1.3M PDF)
63. HP 8481A/8482A/8483A  Operating and Service Manual  (853k PDF)
64. HP 536A/537A Coaxial Frequency Meter  (HP No. 9018-03004)  (546k PDF)
65. 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
66. HP 8648A/B/C/D Signal Generator  Operation and Service Guide  (HP No. 08648-90048)  (8.9M PDF)
67. GPIB Sweep Generator for HP8648
• Agilent IO Library Suite 15.5  2009  (150M EXE)
• Sweep_HP8648.vi
• HP8648 RF Signal Generator Service Support Software
68. Wavetek 2100 Communications Service Monitor  Service Manual
• Wavetek 2100 EPROM Contents  Texas Instruments TMS27C128-2JL
69. 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
70. HP 8566B/8568B Spectrum Analyzer  Troubleshooting and Repair Manual  (HP No. 08566-90042)  (38.1M PDF)
71. Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers - User's Guide  (E4401-90189)
72. Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers - Getting Started Guide  (E4401-90473)
73. 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)
• Agilent E4404B ESA-E 9kHz - 6.7 GHz Spectrum Analyzer  Includes tips for using this unit as a "scanner," by Brooke Clarke
74. 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
75. 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
76. HP 11720A 2-18 GHz Pulse Modulator - Operating and Service Manual  (Part No. 11720-90007)
• Measuring the HP 11720A Pulse Modulator and Coax Cables
• The PIN Diode as a Microwave Modulator
77. 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
78. 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
79. 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
80. HP 871X Documents
• HP 8711B/12B/13B/14B RF Network Analyzers - Service Guide
• HP 8711B/12B/13B/14B RF Network Analyzers - User's Guide
• HP 8711B/12B/13B/14B Firmware Upgrade  B.03.54
• HP 8711C Disassembly and Battery Change  IMSAI Guy, #867