Preface
This is the service manual for the RSA5100B Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers.
Manual conte
nt
This manual contains information related to servicing an RSA5100B Series
Real-Time Signal Analyzer. For information related to installing and operating
the instru
ment, or for a list of instrument specifications, refer to the appropriate
user document. (See page x, Related documentation.)
Be sure to
read the introductions to all procedures. These introductions provide
important information needed to perform the service correctly, safely, and
efficiently.
Manual conventions
This manual uses certain conventions that you should become familiar with
before attempting service.
Module
The term module refers to a collection of items that are replaceable as a unit. A
module may contain electrical and mechanical assemblies , circuit boards, and
interconnecting cables.
Plug-in module
The term Plug-in module refers to the units that plug into the Main digital
interface board.
Replaceable parts
Th
is manual refers to any field-replaceable assembly or mechanical part by its
name or generically as a replaceable part. In general, a replaceable part is any
circuit board or assembly that is listed in the Replaceable Parts section.
Safety
S
ymbolsandtermsrelatedtosafetyappearintheGeneralSafetySummaryfound
at the beginning of this manual. Be sure to read both the General Safety Summary
and Service Safety Summary before performing any service to this instrument.
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