Agilent 4263B LCR Meter

Service Manual
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to instruments with serial number prex JP1KD.
For additional important information about serial numbers, read
\Instruments Covered by This Manual" in Chapter 1 of this manual.

Agilent Part No. 04263-90033

Printed in JAPAN June 2000
Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another
language without the prior written consent of the Agilent Technologies Company.
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c Copyright 1996, 2000 Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd.
Manual Printing History
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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specic
WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment.
In addition it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the
instrument.
The Agilent Technologies Company assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
Note 4263B complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2
in IEC1010-1. 4263B is INDOOR USE product.

Ground The Instrument

To avoid electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to a
safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth blade.

DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of ammable gasses or fumes. Operation of any
electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a denite safety hazard.

Keep Away From Live Circuits

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made by qualied maintenance personnel. Do not replace components
with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even
with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge
circuits before touching them.

DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering rst
aid and resuscitation, is present.

DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or
perform unauthorized modications to the instrument. Return the instrument to a Agilent
Technologies Sales and Service Oce for service and repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained.

Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Warnings , such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout
this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
Warning Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this
instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting
this instrument.

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Certication
Agilent Technologies Company certies that this product met its published specications
at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certies that its
calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution's calibration facility, or to the calibration
facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

Warranty
This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, except that in the case of
certain components listed in General Information of this manual, the warranty shall be for the
specied period. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies Company will, at its option,
either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by
Agilent Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent Technologies and Agilent
Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall
pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from
another country.
Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and rmware designated by Agilent
Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instruction when
property installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the operation
of the instrument, or software, or rmware will be uninterrupted or error free.

Limitation Of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate
maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modication or
misuse, operation outside the environmental specications for the product, or improper site
preparation or maintenance.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. Agilent Technologies specically disclaims the
implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.

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Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are buyer's sole and exclusive remedies. Agilent Technologies
shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for
Agilent Technologies products.
For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Oce.
Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.

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Safety Symbols
General denitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below.
Instruction manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
On (Supply).
O (Supply).
Frame or chassis terminal

This Warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,

condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in injury or death to personnel.
This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
Note denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, condition or the like, which is essential to highlight.

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Documentation Map
Operation Manual
Operation Manual (Agilent Part Number: 04263-90010 for English edition, 04263-97010 for
Japanese edition) explains specications, basic measurement explanations, and how to verify
conformance to published specications.

Service Manual
Service Manual (Agilent Part Number: 04263-90033) explains how to adjust, troubleshoot, and
repair the 4263B.

How To Use This Manual

This is the Service Manual for the 4263B LCR Meter. This manual contains adjustments and
repair information, and consists of the following four chapters.

Chapter 1 General Information

Chapter 1 gives general information for servicing the 4263B. This chapter lists the
recommended equipment for adjustments and troubleshooting.

Chapter 2 Adjustments
Chapter 2 describes the adjustments, required to ensure that the 4263B is within its published
specications after it has been repaired, or it fails the performance tests.

Chapter 3 Assembly Replacement

Chapter 3 provides the information on replacing the 4263B assemblies. The information
includes replaceable assembly lists, and removal and installation procedures.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 provides the information on troubleshooting the 4263B. The information includes
theory of operation and information on faulty assembly isolation.

Appendix A Manual Changes

Appendix A contains manual changes and provides information for using this manual with
4263Bs manufactured before the printing date of the manual.

Appendix B Default Jumper and Switch Settings

Appendix B describes the settings of the jumpers and switches on the 4263B A2 CPU Board
Assembly. The information is required when the A2 assembly is replaced.

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Contents
1. General Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instruments Covered by This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2. Adjustments
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safety Consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Adjustment Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Adjustable Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Factory-Selected Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
EEPROM Write Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Related Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Adjustment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Program Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Making a Working Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Dening the Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Program Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Adjustments Procedure References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Signal Source Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Impedance Measurement 1m Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Impedance Measurement 2m Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Impedance Measurement 4m Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
3. Assembly Replacement
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Restored Exchange Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Replacing the A2 CPU Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Replaceable Assembly List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Replaceable Mechanical Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Disassembly Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Tools and Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
A1 Main Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
A2 CPU Board Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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 A5 AC Inlet Board Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Keyboard Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
LCD Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
BNC Connector Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4. Troubleshooting
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
After Service Product Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Overall Measurement Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Overall Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Analog Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Signal Source Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Transducer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Vector Ratio Detector Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Transformer Parameter Measurement (Option 001 only) . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Digital Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Power Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Check Procedure References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Check 1, DC-DC Converter Output Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Check 2, LCD Displays Anything? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Check 3, LCD Operates Correctly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Check 4, Any Error Message on LCD? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Check 5, CPU Related Error Message? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Check 6, CPU Power LED Lights? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Check 7, Any Error Code on LED? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Check 8, CPU Fuse High Lead Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Check 9, Fuse and Line Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Check 10, DC-DC Converter Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Check 11, DC-DC Converter Open Output Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Check 12, Transformer Secondary Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
A. Manual Changes
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Manual Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
B. Default Jumper and Switch Settings
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Jumper and Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Index

Contents-2
Figures
1-1. Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2-1. Adjustment Program Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-2. Signal Source Level Adjustment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-3. Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-4. Impedance Measurement 1m Adjustment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
3-1. Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
4-1. Voltage Current Ratio Measurement Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4-2. 4263B Overall Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-3. Analog Section Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-4. Signal Source Section Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-5. Transducer Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-6. Vector Ratio Detector Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-7. Basic Transformer Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-8. Digital Section Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-9. Power Supply Section Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-10. Troubleshooting Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-11. DC-DC Converter Output Voltage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-12. CPU Board Assembly LED Light Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-13. Location of High Lead of A2F1 Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4-14. DC-DC Converter Input Voltage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4-15. DC-DC Converter Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4-16. Transformer Secondary Voltage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
B-1. Jumper and Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Tables
1-1. Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2. Required Language Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2-1. Related Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
3-1. Replaceable Major Assembly List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-2. A2 CPU Board Assembly, Replaceable Assembly List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-3. Replaceable Assembly List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-4. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-5. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-6. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-7. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
4-1. DC-DC Converter Output Voltage (Connected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-2. DC-DC Converter Open Output Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
A-1. Manual Changes by Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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 1
General Information
Introduction
This chapter provides information on instruments covered by this manual and required
equipment for the adjustments and troubleshooting.

Instruments Covered by This Manual

Agilent Technologies uses a two-section, nine character serial number which is printed on
the serial number label (Figure 1-1) attached to the instrument's rear panel. The rst ve
characters are the serial prex, and the last ve digits are the sux.

Figure 1-1. Serial Number Label

An instrument manufactured after the printing date of this manual may have a serial
number prex that is not listed on the title page. This unlisted serial number prex indicates
the instrument is dierent from those described in this manual. The manual for this new
instrument may be accompanied by a yellow Manual Changes supplement or have a dierent
manual part number. This sheet contains \change information" that explains how to adapt the
manual to the newer instrument.
In addition to change information, the supplement may contain information for correcting
errors (Errata) in the manual. To keep this manual as current and accurate as possible, Agilent
Technologies recommends that you periodically request the latest Manual Changes supplement.
The supplement for this manual is identied by this manual's printing date and its part number,
both of which appear on the manual's title page. Complimentary copies of the supplement are
available from Agilent Technologies. If the serial prex or number of an instrument is lower
than that on the title page of this manual, see Appendix A, Manual Changes . For information
concerning, a serial number prex that is not listed on the title page or in the Manual Change
supplement, contact the nearest Agilent Technologies oce.

General Information 1-1

Required Equipment
Table 1-1 lists the required equipment for adjusting and troubleshooting the 4263B. Table 1-2
lists the required language extensions to be used with the adjustment program.
Table 1-1. Required Equipment
Equipment Requirements Recommended Model Qty. Use
Multimeter AC V Accuracy: < 2.5% 3458A or 3478A 1 A1, T2
(at 100 kHz)
Standard Resistors No Substitute 42030A 1 A
Open Termination No Substitute 42090A3 1 A
Short Termination No Substitute 42091A3 1 A
Computer No Substitute HP 9000 series 200 or 3004 1 A
RAM  4M bytes
Operating System BASIC 5.1 or higher HP 98616A 1 A
Adjustment Program No substitute Agilent PN 04263-65005 1 A
Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) Cable Agilent PN 8120-1839 1 A
Dual Banana-BNC(m) Cable Agilent PN 11001-60001 1 A
Test Leads (1 m) 16048A 1 A
Test Leads (2 m) 16048D 1 A
Test Leads (4 m) 16048E 1 A
Adapter BNC(f)-BNC(f) Adapter Agilent PN 1250-0080 4 A

1 Adjustment

2 Troubleshooting

3 This model is also included in the 42100A, Four Terminal Pair Resistor Set

4 Excluding the HP 9826A

Table 1-2. Required Language Extensions

Name Ver. Name Ver. Name Ver. Name Ver.
CLOCK 5.0 CS80 5.01 GRAPH 5.2 KBD 5.1
COMPLEX 5.1 EDIT 5.1 GRAPHX 5.2 MAT 5.1
CRTA 5.1 ERR 5.1 GPIB 5.0 MS 5.1
CRTX 5.1 FGPIB 5.0 IO 5.1 PDEV 5.0
1 This language extension depends on the mass storage type used.

1-2 General Information

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Adjustments
Introduction
This chapter describes the adjustments required to ensure the 4263B is within its published
specications after it has been repaired, or when it fails the performance tests. The
adjustments should be performed along with periodic maintenance to keep the 4263B in
optimum operating condition. If proper performance cannot be achieved after adjustments,
proceed to Chapter 4.
Note To ensure proper results and correct instrument operation, a 30 minute
warm-up and stabilization is required before performing the adjustments.

Safety Consideration
This chapter contains NOTEs, CAUTIONs, and WARNINGs which must be followed to ensure
operator safety and to maintain the instrument in a safe and serviceable condition. The
adjustments covered in this chapter should be performed only by a qualied person who is
aware of the hazards.
Warning Any interruption of the protective ground conductor (inside or outside
the instrument) or disconnection of the protective ground terminal can
make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption of the protective
ground system for any reason is prohibited.

Required Equipment
Table 1-1 lists the equipment required to perform the adjustments. Use only calibrated test
equipment when adjusting the 4263B.

Adjustments 2-1
Adjustment Tools
No hand tools are required for the adjustments.

Adjustable Components
There are no adjustable components, such as variable capacitors or variable resistors, in the
4263B. All adjustments are performed by updating the adjustment data stored in the internal
EEPROM.

Factory-Selected Components
No factory-selected components are used in the 4263B

EEPROM Write Protect Switch

There are no EEPROM write protect switches in the 4263B.

Related Adjustments
There are two adjustments for the 4263B. Table 2-1 lists the adjustments that must be
performed if an assembly has been replaced.
Table 2-1. Related Adjustments
Assembly Replaced Required Adjustment
A1 Main Board Assy All adjustments
A2 CPU Board Assy without ROM None1
A5 AC Inlet Board Assy None
LCD Assembly None
DC-DC Converter Unit None
Keyboard Assembly None
1 If the EEPROM, A2U1, is replaced, all adjustments are required.

2-2 Adjustments
Adjustment Program
The adjustment program listed in Table 1-1 is required for the adjustments. Using the program,
the computer controls the 4263B and the other pieces of equipment to obtain the adjustment
data, and stores the data in the 4263B internal EEPROM, A2U1.
The adjustment program runs on the computer listed in Table 1-1. The program should be
installed into your computer according to the procedure described in \Program Installation". To
start the program after it has been installed, refer to the \Program Execution".
Figure 2-1 shows the adjustment program ow. The following lists the brief explanation for
each menu item. At the end of each adjustment, the program writes the obtained adjustment
data both to the 4263B internal EEPROM and to the unit-serial-number dependent le on the
disk.

Figure 2-1. Adjustment Program Flow

INITIAL SETUP denes the standards' calibration values. Update the standard's
calibration values if necessary.
Signal Source Level obtains the data to adjust the actual signal source output voltage to the
Adjustment set value. This adjustment should be performed if any performance test
fails.
Impedance obtains the data to adjust the actual measurement impedance to the
Measurement 0m standards' value, when no test leads are used. This adjustment should be
Adjustment performed if the performance test, Impedance Measurement Accuracy
Test, fails. Perform the Signal Source Level Adjustment prior to this
adjustment.

Adjustments 2-3
Impedance obtains the data to adjust the actual measurement impedance to the
Measurement 1m standards' value, when the 1m test leads are used. This adjustment
Adjustment should be performed if the performance test, Impedance Measurement
Accuracy Test, fails. Perform the Impedance Measurement 0m
Adjustment prior to this adjustment.
Impedance obtains the data to adjust the actual measurement impedance to the
Measurement 2m standards' value, when the 2m test leads are used. This adjustment
Adjustment should be performed if the performance test, Impedance Measurement
Accuracy Test, fails. Perform the Impedance Measurement 0m
Adjustment prior to this adjustment.
Impedance obtains the data to adjust the actual measurement impedance to the
Measurement 4m standards' value, when the 4m test leads are used. This adjustment
Adjustment should be performed if the performance test, Impedance Measurement
Accuracy Test, fails. Perform the Impedance Measurement 0m
Adjustment prior to this adjustment.
Rewrite EEPROM writes the adjustment data, which is stored in the unit-serial-number
dependent le, to the EEPROM. Only the adjustment data of previously
adjusted item(s) will be written.

Note Make sure that the correct line frequency (50 or 60Hz) has been selected in the
\UUT: 4263B" window preceding the Main Menu. This selection will improve
the adjustment data accuracy.

Note Because the Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment serves the reference

data for the other Impedance Measurement Adjustments, it must have been
performed prior to the 1m, 2m, and 4m adjustments.

Note Although performing some of the Impedance Measurement Adjustments may

satisfy the user's requirement (e.g. for users using the 4m test leads only for
the application), it is strongly recommended to perform all the Impedance
Measurement Adjustments. If only one of the 1m, 2m, and 4m adjustments
is performed after the 0m adjustment, the data for the remaining Impedance
Measurement Adjustments are invalid. For example, if only the 4m adjustment
is performed after the 0m adjustment, the measurement accuracy for the 1m
and 2m may be out of the specication.

2-4 Adjustments
Program Installation
The adjustment program must be installed in the computer using the following procedures.
The installation can be divided into two stages, \Making a Working Copy" and \Dening the
Conguration".
Making a Working Copy
Copy the contents of the adjustment program disk to a working disk or to the harddisk to
prevent the program les from accidental deletion or destruction. Use the working disk or the
harddisk and store the original disk in a safe place.
Dening the Conguration
Dene the conguration of the adjustment equipment. The conguration includes the type and
the GPIB address of the multimeter to be used. Because the program depends on equipment
conguration, it must be redened if the equipment conguration has changed.
Refer to the following procedure to dene the conguration.
1. Turn on the computer and bring up the BASIC system.
2. Set the Mass Storage Unit Specier to the drive/directory where the adjustment program
exists using the MSI command.
3. Load the \TE_A4263B" le from the adjustment program disk by pressing
LOAD "TE_A4263B" 4Return5 (or 4Enter5).
4. Run the loaded program by pressing RUN.
5. As the program instructs, select the type of the multimeter to be used and enter its GPIB
address.
Note Once the multimeter type and GPIB addresses are set, they cannot be changed
unless the conguration is redened.

Program Execution
Perform the following steps to start the adjustment program.

Note Install the program prior to execution. Refer to \Program Installation".

1. Turn on the computer and bring up the BASIC system. Refer to the Table 1-2 for the
required language extensions.
2. Set the Mass Storage Unit Specier to the drive/directory where the adjustment program
exists using the MSI command.
3. Load the program, \ADJ4263B" by pressing LOAD "ADJ4263B" 4Return5 (or 4Enter5).
4. Execute the program by pressing RUN.

Adjustments 2-5
Note In the program, the 4263B is referred as \UUT".

Note If the adjustment being performed follows right after EEPROM replacement,
change switch A2SW1-1 to \CLOSE", so that the 4263B will ignore the self test
errors at power-on. (Return the switch to \OPEN" when the adjustment has
been completed.) Refer to Figure B-1 for the switch location.

2-6 Adjustments
Adjustments Procedure References
This section provides supplemental information for the adjustments which are performed by
the program. Connection instructions and some additional explanations are provided. Use this
chapter as a reference when performing the adjustments.
A adjustment of the 4263B consists of the following ve adjustments.
Signal Source Level Adjustment
Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment
Impedance Measurement 1m Adjustment
Impedance Measurement 2m Adjustment
Impedance Measurement 4m Adjustment

Signal Source Level Adjustment

This adjustment updates the signal source level adjustment data stored in the EEPROM. The
data adjust the actual signal source level to the set value.
Equipment
Multimeter 3458A
Dual Banana-BNC(m) Cable PN 11001-60001

Setup
This setup obtains the signal source level adjustment data.

Figure 2-2. Signal Source Level Adjustment Setup

Perform the following steps as the program instructs.
1. Connect the Dual Banana-BNC(m) cable to the 3458A's INPUT binding posts.
2. Connect another end of the Dual Banana-BNC(m) cable to the 4263B's HCUR Connector.

Adjustments 2-7
Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment
This adjustment updates the data to adjust the measurement impedance to the standard values,
when no test leads are used.
Note Perform the Signal Source Level Adjustment prior to performing this
adjustment.

Equipment
Standard Resistors 42030A
Open Termination 42090A
Short Termination 42091A

Setup
This setup obtains the impedance measurement adjustment data for 0 m test leads (no test
leads).

Figure 2-3. Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment Setup

Perform the following steps as the program instructs.
1. Connect the specied termination or standard resistor directly to the 4263B UNKNOWN
Connectors.
2. Repeat step 1 as instructed.

2-8 Adjustments
Impedance Measurement 1m Adjustment
This adjustment updates the data to adjust the measurement impedance to the standard values,
when the 1m test leads are used.
Note Perform the Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment prior to performing this
adjustment.

Equipment
Standard Resistors 42030A
Open Termination 42090A
Short Termination 42091A
Test Leads (1 m) 16048A

Setup
This setup obtains the impedance measurement adjustment data for 1 m test leads.

Figure 2-4. Impedance Measurement 1m Adjustment Setup

Perform the following steps as the program instructs.
1. Connect the 16048A directly to the 4263B UNKNOWN Connectors.

Adjustments 2-9
2. Connect four BNC(f)-BNC(f) Adapters directly to another end of the 16048A.
3. Connect the specied termination or standard resistor directly to the 4263B UNKNOWN
Connectors.
4. Repeat step 3 as instructed.

Impedance Measurement 2m Adjustment

This adjustment updates the data to adjust the measurement impedance to the standard values,
when the 2m test leads are used.
Note Perform the Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment prior to performing this
adjustment.

Perform the same setup procedures for the 16048D as used for the 16048A.

Impedance Measurement 4m Adjustment

This adjustment updates the data to adjust the measurement impedance to the standard values,
when the 4m test leads are used.
Note Perform the Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment prior to performing this
adjustment.

Perform the same setup procedures for the 16048E as used for the 16048A.

2-10 Adjustments
 3
Assembly Replacement
Introduction
This chapter provides the 4263B replaceable parts lists, and the step by step disassembly
procedures for the major assemblies. Table 3-1 to Table 3-7 describe all the 4263B replaceable
parts. The gure section of Table 3-7 also shows the cable connections.

Ordering Information
To order a part listed in the replaceable parts lists, quote the Agilent Technologies part number,
indicate the quantity required, and address the order to the nearest Agilent Technologies oce.
To order a part that is not listed in the replaceable parts list, include the instrument model
number, complete instrument serial number, the description and function of the part, and the
quantity of parts required. Address the order to the nearest Agilent Technologies oce.

Restored Exchange Assemblies

Some replacement assemblies are available as either new or restored assemblies. The restored
assembly is more economical than a new assembly and, as with new assemblies, a 90-day
warranty applies through the instrument's support life. The defective assembly must be
returned for credit. For this reason, new assemblies must be ordered for spare parts. The part
numbers for both new and restored assemblies are given in the replaceable parts lists.
Note The Exchange Program may not apply in your country. Contact the nearest
Agilent Technologies oce for further details.

Assembly Replacement 3-1

Replacing the A2 CPU Board Assembly
The A2 CPU Board Assembly has a ROM for the rmware and an EEPROM for the adjustment
data and user data. Both ROM and EEPROM are mounted in sockets for easy replacement. If
the A2 assembly is replaced, the ROM and EEPROM may be transferred from the defective
assembly to the new assembly as long as the ROM and EEPROM are not defective. The
ROM transfer reduces parts cost for the repair, and the EEPROM transfer saves time from
readjusting the 4263B. For this purpose, the A2 assembly can only be ordered without the
ROM.
When the A2 assembly is replaced, make sure that the jumpers and switches on the A2
assembly are in the default position as shown in Appendix B.

Replaceable Assembly List

The replaceable electrical assemblies are listed in Table 3-1 and Table 3-3.

3-2 Assembly Replacement

 Table 3-1. Replaceable Major Assembly List

Reference Agilent Part Qty. Description

Designation Number
1 04263-66505 1 A5 AC Inlet Board Assembly
2 04263-60004 1 Transformer Assembly
3 04263-80901 1 DC-DC Converter Unit
4 04263-66532 1 A2 CPU Board Assembly w/o ROM
04263-00604 1 Case Shield1
0515-1550 4 Screw M3
5 04263-66504 1 A4 Keyboard Assembly
04263-25151 1 Rubber Key
0515-1550 1 Screw M3
6 04263-61010 1 LCD Assembly
04263-25003 1 Filter Transparent
0515-1550 2 Screw M3
7 04263-66501 1 A1 Main Board Assembly
04263-69501 A1 Main Board Assembly (Exchange
Assembly)

1 Included in 04263-66532

Assembly Replacement 3-3

 Table 3-2. A2 CPU Board Assembly, Replaceable Assembly List

Reference Agilent Part Qty. Description

Designation Number
1 2110-1123 1 A2F1, Fuse SMT 2 A
2 1818-5146 1 A2U1, EEPROM
3 04263-85041 1 A2U11, ROM Rev. 1.01

Table 3-3. Replaceable Assembly List

Reference Agilent Part Qty. Description
Designation Number
A1C500 0180-4334 1 Capacitor, 22000 F (for power supply)
A1C501 0180-4334 1 Capacitor, 22000 F (for power supply)
A5SW1 3101-3173 1 Line Switch
A5VR1 0837-0237 1 Varistor
A5VR2 0837-0237 1 Varistor

3-4 Assembly Replacement

Replaceable Mechanical Parts List
The replaceable mechanical parts are listed in Table 3-4 to Table 3-7.
Table 3-4. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 1

Reference Agilent Part Qty. Description

Designation Number

1 04263-04004 1 Cover

2 5041-9167 4 Foot

1460-1345 2 Tilt Stand

3 04263-65020 1 Front Panel Assembly

1
4 5041-9170 2 Trim Side

0515-0914 4 Screw M3 (Hidden)

5 04263-40001 1 Front Bezel

2
6 04263-00605 1 Sub Panel (Hidden)
2
0515-0914 4 Screw M3 (Hidden)
2
0515-1550 2 Screw M3 (Hidden)
2
0160-4808 4 Capacitor 470 pF (Hidden)
2
1901-1250 8 Diode (Hidden)
2
7 1250-0252 4 BNC Connector
2
2950-0035 4 Nut
2
5040-3324 4 Insulator
2
5040-3325 4 Insulator (Hidden)
2
04263-01221 4 Lug Terminal (Hidden)
2
8 1510-0130 1 Binding Post
2
2190-0067 1 Washer (Hidden)
2
2950-0006 1 Nut (Hidden)
2
9 04263-87121 1 Panel Label
2

1 The assembly consists of the parts designated by 5 through 9.

2 This part is included in the Front Panel Assembly, 3.

Assembly Replacement 3-5

 Table 3-5. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 2

Reference Agilent Part Qty. Description

Designation Number
1 04263-61615 1 GPIB Connector with atcable1
2 1250-0083 1 BNC Connector, Ext DC Bias
0360-1190 1 Lug Terminal (Hidden)
2190-0016 1 Washer (Hidden)
2950-0001 1 Nut
3 2110-0565 1 Fuse Holder
2110-0202 1 Fuse 0.25 A, Slow Blow (230V)
2110-0201 Fuse 0.5 A, Slow Blow (115V)
4 0515-1551 2 Screw M3
5 04263-00102 1 Chassis
6 2190-0054 1 Washer
2950-0054 1 Nut

1 Includes two sets of screw, washer, and nut.

3-6 Assembly Replacement

 Table 3-6. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 3

Reference Agilent Part Qty. Description

Designation Number
1 0515-2079 1 Screw M4 (on the Chassis)
2 04263-24001 2 Nut Rod (for Transformer)
2190-0586 2 Washer Spring M4
3 04263-00607 1 Plate Shield
4 04263-24002 2 Nut Rod (for DC-DC Conv.)
2190-0584 2 Washer Spring M3
5 0515-1550 7 Screw M3 (for A1 and A2)
04339-24006 4 Stando (Hidden, for A1)
6 5040-3347 2 Plate (Hidden, Chassis Reverse side)
0460-0616 150 mm 2 2 Adhesive Tape (for Plate)
7 04263-07001 2 Gasket
0515-1550 4 Screw M3
8 0370-2862 1 Button, Line Switch
04339-23001 1 Shaft, Line Switch
0535-0031 1 Nut (for Shaft)
9 04339-25002 2 Support, Line Switch Plate
0515-0914 2 Screw M3 Flat Head
10 04263-01201 1 Plate, Line Switch
11 0515-0914 5 Screw M3 Flat Head (for A5)

Assembly Replacement 3-7

 Table 3-7. Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 4

Reference Agilent Part Qty. Description

Designation Number
1 04263-61608 1 Wire Assy (V Selector)
2 04263-61607 1 Wire Assy (Ext DC Bias)
3 04263-61602 1 Cable Assembly, \A"-\A"
04339-25004 1 Core Holder
0515-1551 1 Screw M3
4 04263-61604 1 Cable Assembly, \B"-\B"
04339-25004 1 Core Holder
0515-1551 1 Screw M3
5 04263-61605 1 Cable Assembly, \C"-\C"
04339-25004 1 Core Holder
0515-1551 1 Screw M3
6 04263-61606 1 Cable Assembly, \D"-\D"
04339-25004 1 Core Holder
0515-1551 1 Screw M3
7 04339-61614 1 Wire Assy (Binding Post)

3-8 Assembly Replacement

Disassembly Procedures
This section provides the procedures to disassemble the 4263B's major assemblies. Tools and
fasteners required for the replacement are described.
Caution SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE FROM ESD.
Perform the following procedures only at a static-safety workstation and wear
a grounding strap.

Tools and Fasteners

The 4263B mechanical components are secured using metric threaded fasteners. Many
fasteners in the 4263B may appear to be Phillips type, but they are in fact, Pozidrive type. To
avoid damaging them, use only pozidrive screwdrivers to remove or tighten pozidrive type
fasteners.

Cover Removal
The following procedure is common for gaining access to any of the assemblies.

Figure 3-1. Cover Removal

1. Remove the two screws which fasten the cover to the chassis rear panel.
2. Slide the cover toward the rear while holding the front panel bezel.

Assembly Replacement 3-9

A1 Main Board Removal
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the A2 CPU Board Assembly referring to \A2 CPU Board Assembly Removal".
2. Disconnect the following cable assemblies and wire assemblies from the A1 assembly.
a. The four cable assemblies marked \A", \B", \C", and \D" which are connected to the
UNKNOWN connectors on the Front Panel
b. The wire assembly which is connected to the transformer
c. The two wire assemblies which are connected to the DC-DC Converter
d. The wire assembly which is connected to the Ext DC Bias Connector
3. Remove the nut which fasten the Ext Trigger connector to the rear panel.
4. Remove the four studs, that secure the A1 assembly to the chassis, by rotating them with a
at bladed screwdriver.
5. Remove the three screws that secure the A1 assembly to the chassis.
6. Remove the A1 assembly from the chassis by sliding the assembly toward forward before
lifting.

A2 CPU Board Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cover referring to \Cover Removal".
2. Disconnect the two atcable assemblies and the wire assembly from the front side of the A2
assembly.
3. Disconnect the atcable assembly, which is connected to the GPIB connector on the rear
panel, from the rear right side of the A2 assembly.
4. Remove the four screws that secure the A2 assembly to the stud.
5. Remove the at cable assembly which is connected to the A1 main board assembly on the
bottom, while sliding the A2 assembly toward front.
6. Remove the A2 assembly from the chassis.
Note The ROM and EEPROM on the A2 assembly may be transferred to the new
assembly to minimize the repair time and parts cost. Refer to \Replacing the
A2 CPU Board Assembly" for more information.

A5 AC Inlet Board Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the cable assembly with the 4 pin connector from the A5 assembly.
2. Disconnect the cable assembly with the 3 pin connector from the A5 assembly.
3. Remove the screw which xes the green and yellow wire connected to the neutral terminal
of the power cable connector to the chassis bottom.
4. Remove the ve screws which secure the A5 assembly to the chassis, from the side.

3-10 Assembly Replacement

5. Slide the A5 assembly toward the right to remove the switch on the A5 assembly from the
line switch plate slot.
6. Remove the A5 assembly from the chassis.

Keyboard Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cover referring to \Cover Removal".
2. Disconnect the two atcable assemblies and the wire assembly from the front side of the A2
assembly.
3. Remove the two at head screws that secure the front panel from the bottom.
4. Remove the side trim label from both sides of the front bezel.
5. Remove four screws that secure the front panel bezel to the chassis from both sides.
6. Place the front panel assembly, so that the front panel faces down.
7. Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to the front panel bezel.
8. Remove the keyboard assembly from the front panel bezel.

LCD Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cover referring to \Cover Removal".
2. Disconnect the two atcable assemblies and the wire assembly from the front side of the A2
assembly.
3. Remove the two at head screws that secure the front panel from the bottom.
4. Remove the side trim label from both sides of the front bezel.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the front panel bezel to the chassis from both sides.
6. Place the front panel assembly, so that the front panel faces down.
7. Remove the two screws that secure the LCD to the front panel bezel.
8. Remove the LCD assembly from the front panel bezel.

BNC Connector Removal

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cover referring to \Cover Removal".
2. Disconnect the two atcable assemblies and the wire assembly from the front side of the
A2 assembly.
3. Remove the two at head screws that secure the front panel from the bottom.
4. Remove the side trim label from both sides of the front bezel.
5. Remove four screws that secure the front panel bezel to the chassis from both sides.
6. Place the front panel assembly, so that the panel faces down.

Assembly Replacement 3-11

 7. Disconnect the cable assembly which is connected to the BNC connector being replaced
from the A1 main board assembly.
8. Remove the core holder which holds the cable assembly which is connected to the BNC
connector being replaced, by unscrewing the screw secures the holder from the front side.
9. Disconnect the cable from the BNC connector housing being replaced, by unscrewing the
nut which fastens, from the back of the front panel, the cable to the BNC connector.
10. Unscrew the nut which connects the BNC connector housing to the sub panel.
11. Remove the BNC connector.

3-12 Assembly Replacement

 4
Troubleshooting
Introduction
This chapter provides assembly level troubleshooting information for the 4263B. The
information includes theory of operation, and troubleshooting.

Safety Considerations
This chapter contains WARNINGs and CAUTIONs that must be followed for your protection and
to avoid damaging the equipment.
Warning The servicing procedures described herein are performed when power is
supplied to the instrument and its protective covers are removed. This
type of servicing must be performed only by service trained personnel
who are aware of the hazards involved (for example, re, and electrical
shock). When serving can be performed without power applied to the
instrument, remove power from the instrument. Before any repair is
completed, ensure that all safety features are intact and functioning,
and that all necessary parts are properly connected to the protective
grounding system.

Required Equipment
Table 1-1 lists the equipment required for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting 4-1
After Service Product Safety Checks
Warning Whenever it appears likely that protective safety provisions have been
impaired, the apparatus shall be marked as inoperative and should be
secured against any unintended operation. The protection provisions will
have likely been compromised if, for example:
The instrument shows visible signs of damage.
The instrument fails to perform the intended measurement.
The unit has undergone prolonged storage under unfavorable conditions.
The instrument was severely stressed in transport.

Perform the following ve safety checks to verify the safety condition of the 4263B (these
checks may also be used for safety checks after troubleshooting and repair).
1. Visually inspect the interior of the instrument for any signs of abnormal internally generated
heat, such as discolored printed circuit boards and components, damaged insulation, or
evidence of arcing. Determine the cause, and repair.
2. Use an ohmmeter which can accurately measure 0.1
to check the resistance from the
instrument enclosure to the power cord's ground pin. The resistance must be less than
0.1
. Flex the power cord while making this measurement to determine if any intermittent
discontinuities exist.
3. Unplug the 4263B's power plug from the power source. Set the line switch to ON. Tie the
line and neutral pins of the power connector together and check the resistance between
them and enclosure. The minimum acceptable resistance is 5 M
. Find and replace any
component which causes the instrument to fail this test.
4. Verify that the correct fuse is installed.
5. Verify that the grounding wire (green and yellow) is secured to the chassis by a screw and
washer.

4-2 Troubleshooting
Theory of Operation
This section describes the general overall operation of the 4263B and the operation of each
assembly.

Overall Measurement Theory

The 4263B measures the impedance of the Device Under Test (DUT) by measuring vector
voltage to current ratio. A vector is a value which consists of a magnitude and a phase. The
impedance of the Device Under Test (DUT) is determined by the vector ratio between the
voltage across the DUT and the current owing thorough it. The 4263B essentially consists of a
signal source, a vector voltmeter, and a vector current meter.

Figure 4-1. Voltage Current Ratio Measurement Principle

In Figure 4-1, a DUT connected in series with a test voltage source (including an output
resistance), voltmeter V, and ammeter, A. If the ammeter measures ix ampere when the source
voltage is ex, the DUT's impedance Zx is expressed by:
e
Zx = x
ix
Note In this chapter, we will focus only on impedance measurement. The other
parameters, such as L, C, and R, are derived mathematically from the measured
impedance value.

Troubleshooting 4-3
Overall Block Diagram
Figure 4-2 shows the overall block diagram of the 4263B.

Figure 4-2. 4263B Overall Block Diagram

The signal source section applies a measurement signal to the DUT. The transducer block
converts the voltage across and the current through the DUT to two voltages which are output
to the vector ratio detector. The voltage across the DUT is input to dierential amplier,
v. The current through the DUT is converted to a voltage before being input to dierential
amplier, i. The vector ratio detector switches these two voltages to be converted to digital
data. The CPU calculates DUT impedance from the vector ratio of these two voltages and
displays the result on the LCD.

4-4 Troubleshooting
Analog Section
Figure 4-3 shows the analog section block diagram. The 4263B analog section can be divided
into three sections, the signal source, transducer and vector ratio detector.
The signal source generates an ac, dc, or dc biased ac signal of which frequency and level
is set from the keyboard or by GPIB commands. The signal is applied to the DUT via the
High-Current (HCUR ) connector. The current owing through the DUT is current sunk into the
Low-Current (LCUR ) connector, which serves as virtual ground.
The vector voltage across the DUT is detected by the voltage between High-Potential (HPOT )
and Low-Potential (LPOT ) connectors. The vector current owing through the DUT is detected
by converting the current owing into LCUR connector to a corresponding voltage, using an I-V
converter.
One of the two outputs from the transducer is selected in the vector ratio detector by
switch SW2. The selected signal is processed according to measurement conditions, such
as measurement time and measurement range, and is converted into digital data by the
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC).

Figure 4-3. Analog Section Block Diagram

Troubleshooting 4-5
Signal Source Section
The signal source section generates three kinds of signals, dc, ac, and dc biased ac voltage
signals. The ac signal frequency can be selected from among ve choices, 100, 120, 1 k, 10 k
and 100 kHz. The ac or dc signal level has ve choices, 50 m, 100 m, 250 m, 500 m, and 1 V.
The dc bias has three choices, 0, 1.5, and 2 V, and has an external bias function with which
allows to apply a dc voltage from an external voltage source via the Ext DC Bias connector on
the 4263B rear panel.

Figure 4-4. Signal Source Section Block Diagram

4-6 Troubleshooting
Transducer Section
The transducer section measures the vector voltage across the DUT, and the current owing
through the DUT by converting the current to voltage. The transducer also includes a switch
used by the Option 001 (Transformer Parameter Measurement), and the contact check voltage
source.
Figure 4-5 shows the transducer block diagram.

Figure 4-5. Transducer Block Diagram

The voltage across the DUT is measured at the HPOT and LPOT connectors using a dierential
amplier.
The current owing through the DUT and owing into the LCUR connector is converted to
voltage by an I-V converter. The dierential amplier measures the voltage between an
I-V converter output and the inverting input of the converter. The inverting input of the
converter, thus LCUR , is at virtual ground, because of the very high input impedance and very
high open loop gain of the operational amplier used in the I-V converter.

Troubleshooting 4-7
Vector Ratio Detector Section
The vector ratio detector section processes the two output voltages from the transducer section
and converts these voltages into digital data. Figure 4-6 shows the vector ratio detector block
diagram. In the gure, iOUT and vOUT are the outputs of the transducer section.

Figure 4-6. Vector Ratio Detector Block Diagram

Transformer Parameter Measurement (Option 001 only)
Note This function only applies only to an 4263B with Option 001.

This function measures the transformer parameters using SW1. Refer to Figure 4-7 for the
basic transformer measurement setup using a simplied 4263B block diagram.

Figure 4-7. Basic Transformer Measurement Setup

4-8 Troubleshooting
In the gure, the transformer primary is connected to HCUR and LCUR connectors, and the
secondary is connected to the HPOT and LPOT connectors. LCUR and LPOT are connected as a
common.
When measuring the turns ratio, for example, the 4263B measures the primary voltage and
secondary voltage while applying an ac voltage to the primary. The 4263B calculates the turns
ratio from the ratio of these two voltages. For primary voltage measurement, SW1 switches to
HCUR , and for secondary voltage measurement, SW1 switches to HPOT . Other parameters are
obtained in a similar manner.

Digital Section
Figure 4-8 shows the Digital Section block diagram.

Figure 4-8. Digital Section Block Diagram

The digital section consists of the A2 CPU Board Assembly and other peripheral assemblies
such as the keyboard and LCD. The section communicates with the A1 Main Board Assembly in
order to control the latches, switches, and other components on the A1 assembly and receive
the measurement data. The GPIB interface on the A2 Assembly allows the 4263B communicate
with a controller. A handler interface on the A1 Assembly allows the 4263B communicate with
an external handler.
The A2 CPU Board Assembly includes a processor, ROM, EEPROM, jumpers, switches, and
LEDs.
ROM (A2U11) stores the rmware which controls all the 4263B's operation and functions. The
ROM is mounted in a socket for easy replacement.

Troubleshooting 4-9
The EEPROM (A2U1) stores the unit unique data, such as the adjustment data and the operator
unique data, such as the operator saved measurement setup condition. The EEPROM will
not lose its data when power is turned o. The EEPROM is mounted in a socket for easy
replacement.
Jumpers and switches set the 4263B's conditions. Refer to Appendix B for more information.

Power Supply Section

Figure 4-9 shows the power supply section block diagram.

Figure 4-9. Power Supply Section Block Diagram

The ac line power is connected to the A5 AC Inlet Board Assembly, which consists of the fuse,
line switch, and varistors. The voltage selection switch on the rear panel selects the ac line
voltage from 230V or 115V. According to the selection, the ac line power is connected to the
corresponding primary tap of the transformer. Varistor, VR1 protects the circuit from surge
voltage on the line power. VR2 blows fuse F1 if the 4263B is turned on with the wrong line
voltage setting selection, for example, 115V selection when using a 230V line.
The transformer secondary voltage is approximately 14 V. The ac voltage is rectied and
ltered by circuitry on the A1 Main Board Assembly, and produces approximately 14 Vdc. The
dc voltage is applied to the DC-DC Converter to produce regulated +12V, +5V, and 012 Vdc.
The dc voltages are supplied to all assemblies, either directly or indirectly via the A1 assembly.

4-10 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Figure 4-10 shows the overall troubleshooting owchart to nd the defect assembly. Follow the
owchart when troubleshooting. Refer to the \Check Procedure References" for the detailed
procedure to check each item.
Refer to Chapter 3 for assembly replacement.
Note Because of each assembly's high SMD (surface mount device) ratio, the repair
should be done by assembly replacement. The troubleshooting procedure,
therefore, only isolates the defective assembly.

Troubleshooting 4-11
 Figure 4-10. Troubleshooting Flow Chart

4-12 Troubleshooting
Check Procedure References
Refer to the corresponding check procedure. Each check procedure is numbered the same as in
Figure 4-10 for quick reference.
Check 1, DC-DC Converter Output Voltage
1. Remove the cover referring to \Cover Removal" in Chapter 3.
2. Turn on the 4263B.
3. Using a multimeter, check to see if the voltages between the test pads and the ground
(TP500) on A1 Main Board Assembly shown in Figure 4-11 are in the ranges shown in
Table 4-1.
4. If passed, proceed to \Check 2, LCD Displays Anything?", otherwise proceed to \Check 9,
Fuse and Line Switch".

Figure 4-11. DC-DC Converter Output Voltage Check

Table 4-1. DC-DC Converter Output Voltage (Connected)
Test Pad (+) Test Pin (0) Range
\+5 V" 500 5.160.2 V
\+12 V" 500 1260.6 V
\012 V" 500 01260.6 V

Troubleshooting 4-13
Check 2, LCD Displays Anything?
1. Turn o the 4263B.
2. Turn on the 4263B while watching the LCD.
3. Check for a beep sound for a moment and if you see anything is displayed on the LCD.
4. If beep sounds and LCD displays something, proceed to \Check 3, LCD Operates Correctly?",
otherwise proceed to \Check 6, CPU Power LED Lights?".
Check 3, LCD Operates Correctly?
1. Turn on the 4263B.
2. Reset the 4263B.
3. Check if the LCD's back light is lit.
4. Press some front panel keys such as 4Meas Prmtr5 and check if the characters are correctly
displayed in the whole area of the LCD.
5. If the LCD operates correctly, proceed to \Check 4, Any Error Message on LCD?", otherwise
replace the LCD Assembly.
Check 4, Any Error Message on LCD?
1. Turn o the 4263B.
2. Turn on the 4263B while watching the LCD.
3. Check if the LCD displays any error message.
4. If an error has NOT occurred, replace the A1 Main Board Assembly, otherwise proceed to
\Check 5, CPU Related Error Message?".
Check 5, CPU Related Error Message?
1. If the error message is one of the following, replace the A2 CPU Board Assembly, otherwise
replace the A1 Main Board Assembly.
a. ROM TEST FAILED
b. RAM TEST FAILED
c. EEPROM R/W FAILED
Note When replacing the A2 CPU Board Assembly, refer to \Replacing the A2 CPU
Board Assembly" in Chapter 3 for handling the ROM and EEPROM on the A2
Assembly.

Check 6, CPU Power LED Lights?

1. Turn on the 4263B.
2. Check if the LED \+5V" of DS1 on the A2 CPU Board Assembly lights. Refer to Figure 4-12
for DS1 location.
3. If the LED lights, proceed to \Check 7, Any Error Code on LED?", otherwise proceed to
\Check 8, CPU Fuse High Lead Voltage".

4-14 Troubleshooting
Check 7, Any Error Code on LED?
1. Turn o the 4263B.
2. Turn on the 4263B while watching LEDs A2DS1 on the A2 CPU Board Assembly.
3. Check if the LEDs light in the sequence shown in Figure 4-12.
4. If LEDs light as the sequence, replace the LCD Assembly, otherwise (possibly, \HALT"
doesn't turn o or \BERR" lights) replace the A2 CPU Board Assembly.

Note When replacing the A2 CPU Board Assembly, refer to \Replacing the A2 CPU
Board Assembly" in Chapter 3 for handling the ROM and EEPROM on the A2
Assembly.

Figure 4-12. CPU Board Assembly LED Light Sequence

Troubleshooting 4-15
Check 8, CPU Fuse High Lead Voltage
1. Turn on the 4263B.
2. Using a multimeter, check if the dc voltage at the high lead of the fuse F1 on the CPU Board
shown in Figure 4-13 is +560.2 V.
3. If the voltage is in the range, replace the A2 CPU Board Assembly, otherwise replace the A1
Main Board Assembly.
Note If the multimeter reading is correct, fuse F1 on the A2 CPU Board Assembly is
most suspicious. Replacing only the fuse may x the problem.

Note When replacing the A2 CPU Board Assembly, refer to \Replacing the A2 CPU
Board Assembly" in Chapter 3 for handling the ROM and EEPROM on the A2
Assembly.

Figure 4-13. Location of High Lead of A2F1 Fuse

Check 9, Fuse and Line Switch
1. Check that the fuse on the 4263B rear panel is not blown.
2. Check that the line switch on the A5 AC Inlet Board Assembly is not defective.
3. If passed, proceed to \Check 10, DC-DC Converter Input Voltage", otherwise replace the
defective line switch or blown fuse.

4-16 Troubleshooting
Check 10, DC-DC Converter Input Voltage
1. Turn on the 4263B.
2. Using a multimeter, check if the voltage between the \DC OUT" test pad and TP500 (DC-DC
Converter input voltage) is between 12 V and 15 Vdc. Refer to Figure 4-14 for test pad and
pin locations.
3. If the voltage is in range, proceed to the \Check 11, DC-DC Converter Open Output
Voltages", otherwise proceed to the \Check 12, Transformer Secondary Voltage".

Figure 4-14. DC-DC Converter Input Voltage Check

Troubleshooting 4-17
Check 11, DC-DC Converter Open Output Voltages
1. Turn o the 4263B.
2. Disconnect the DC-DC Converter Output Cable shown in Figure 4-15 from connector \J504"
on the A1 Main Board Assembly.
3. Turn the 4263B on.
4. Using the multimeter, check if the DC-DC Converter open output voltages on the output
connector pins shown in Figure 4-15 are in the ranges shown in Table 4-2.
5. If passed, replace the A1 Main Board Assembly, otherwise replace the DC-DC Converter
Assembly.

Figure 4-15. DC-DC Converter Output Connector

Table 4-2. DC-DC Converter Open Output Voltages
Pin (+) Pin (0) Voltage Range
1 2 5.1 60.2 V
4 3 12 60.6 V
5 3 012 60.6 V

4-18 Troubleshooting
Check 12, Transformer Secondary Voltage
1. Turn o the 4263B.
2. Disconnect the transformer secondary connector from connector \J501" on the A1 Main
Board Assembly. Refer to Figure 4-16 for the connector location.
3. Turn the 4263B on.
4. Using a multimeter, check if the transformer secondary voltage is between +13 V and
+17 Vac.
5. If passed, replace the A1 Main Board, otherwise replace the transformer.

Figure 4-16. Transformer Secondary Voltage Check

Troubleshooting 4-19
 A
Manual Changes
Introduction
This appendix contains the information required to adapt this manual to earlier versions or
congurations of the 4263B than the current printing date of this manual. The information in
this manual applies directly to 4263B LCR Meter whose serial number prex is listed on the
title page of this manual.

Manual Changes
To adapt this manual to your 4263B, refer to Table A-1, and make all of the manual changes
listed opposite your instrument's serial number.
Instruments manufactured after the printing of this manual may be dierent from those
documented in this manual. Later instrument versions will be documented in a manual
changes supplement that will accompany the manual shipped with that instrument. If your
instrument serial number is not listed on the title page of this manual or in Table A-1, it may be
documented in a yellow MANUAL CHANGES supplement.
For additional information on serial number coverage, refer to 4263B Operation manual.
Table A-1. Manual Changes by Serial Number
Serial Prex Make Manual Changes
or Number
There are no earlier congurations than the printing
date of this manual.

Manual Changes A-1

 B
Default Jumper and Switch Settings
Introduction
This appendix describes the setting of the jumpers and switches on the A2 CPU Board
Assembly. Use this information when the A2 Assembly is replaced.

Jumper and Switch Settings

Figure B-1 shows the default Jumper and Switch settings. When the A2 CPU Board Assembly is
replaced, set the jumpers and switches to the default sides as shown in the gure.

Figure B-1. Jumper and Switch Settings

Default Jumper and Switch Settings B-1

Index
A Impedance Measurement 4m Adjustment,
A1 Main Board Removal, 3-10 2-10
A2 CPU Board Assembly Removal, 3-10 Instruments Covered by This Manual, 1-1
A5 AC Inlet Board Assembly Removal, 3-10 K
Adjustable Components, 2-2
Adjustment Program, 2-3 Keyboard Assembly Removal, 3-11
Adjustments, 2-1 L
Adjustments Procedure References, 2-7
Adjustment Tools, 2-2 LCD Assembly Removal, 3-11
After Service Product Safety Checks, 4-2 M
Analog Section, 4-5
Assembly Replacement, 3-1 Manual Changes, A-1
B O
BNC Connector Removal, 3-11 Ordering Information, 3-1
Overall Block Diagram, 4-4
C Overall Measurement Theory, 4-3
Check Procedure References, 4-13 P
Cover Removal, 3-9
Power Supply Section, 4-10
D Program Installation, 2-5
Digital Section, 4-9 R
Disassembly Procedures, 3-9
Documentation Map, viii Related Adjustments, 2-2
Replaceable Assembly List, 3-2
E Replaceable Mechanical Parts List, 3-5
EEPROM Write Protect Switch, 2-2 Replacing A2 CPU Board Assembly, 3-2
Required Equipment, 1-2
F Restored Exchange Assemblies, 3-1
Factory-Selected Components, 2-2 S
G Signal Source Level Adjustment, 2-7
General Information, 1-1 Signal Source Section, 4-6
H T
How To Use This Manual, viii Theory of Operation, 4-3
Tools and Fasteners, 3-9
I Transducer Section, 4-7
Impedance Measurement 0m Adjustment, Transformer Parameter Measurement, 4-8
2-8 Troubleshooting, 4-11
Impedance Measurement 1m Adjustment, V
2-9
Impedance Measurement 2m Adjustment, Vector Ratio Detector Section, 4-8
2-10

Index-1