Hi Herbert
Thanks, I had seen those numbers but I thought they would have a corresponding long part number like the one I see on Ebay and in the SV manual for other parts. I was looking through the PDF for it but never found it, now I know why LOL.
Thanks for the offer Herb I may take you up on it pretty soon, maybe ask you instead for some photos if possible of how yours are routed so I can see where to make the bends. For now I think I can just estimate the amount I will need and buy 25% extra just in case.
BTW any suggestions on a good online place to order the parts? Digikey or is there some place better?
Thank you
Robert
--- In TekScopes@..., Measurement wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> the parts are named W52 and W53 and W55.
>
> - W55 is solder end to SMB
> - W52 SMA-male to N-female
> - W53 SMA-male to SMA-male
>
> Would it help, to know the length ???
> I can measure in mz 2712 !
>
> Herbert
>
>
> Am 23.09.2012 21:48, schrieb dreadlk:
> >
> > For starters I found this on ebay but it looks too short.
> >
> >
> > <>
> >
> > I am scouring the 2712 SVC Manual looking for the correct part number
> > but so far no luck, it is diagramed but the part numbers are not
> > listed for any of the cables.
> >
> > --- In TekScopes@... ,
> > "dreadlk" <dreadlk@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for the information, I agree with both of your assessments.
> > It was easy to find the Cables in a flex format so I went out and
> > bought some on day one. Now that I read your posts I know it won't
> > work and my dilemma is that I have no idea where to find the Semi
> > Rigid versions. I am going to do some searching but I have a feeling I
> > am going to need a lot of luck on my side to make this happen. If the
> > unit will error out it makes little sense for me to proceed further
> > until I locate these cables so at this point I am going to mark out
> > the plate for cutting and drilling based on Jims info and then when I
> > know where to get the needed cables I will start the cutting and drilling.
> > >
> > > If anybody has any of these cables and is willing to sell them
> > please let me know or if you have any ideas on a source that might
> > sell them the info would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Robert
> > > KD8MJR
> > >
> > > --- In TekScopes@...
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello Robert:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > With regard to the rigid coax cable used to connect the TG to the
> > front
> > > > panel, I think you are going to want to use this. While at low
> > frequency
> > > > other types of cable may work fine, when you get into microwave
> > you may run
> > > > into a problem with the TG Gain Flatness Normalization. If the
> > output of the
> > > > TG is off by more than +/-3dBm (This is from memory so double
> > check), it
> > > > will show up as a fault when you first attempt to normalize.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Rich, AJ3G
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: TekScopes@...
> > [mailto:TekScopes@...
> > ] On Behalf
> > > > Of dreadlk
> > > > Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 2:33 PM
> > > > To: TekScopes@...
> > > > Subject: [TekScopes] Re: Help I got a Tracking Generator for my
> > Tek 2710 but
> > > > how do I install it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Jim
> > > >
> > > > Thank you so much for the reply. I do have a VR BW board in that
> > cavity and
> > > > I received the TG with no cables at all, I will have to figure out
> > how to
> > > > obtain the needed parts and where to source them.
> > > > I was wondering if flexible cables with SMA and Type N will work
> > or does it
> > > > have to be the rigid stuff? I obtained a copy of the 2712 SV
> > Manual and am
> > > > going to look through it tonight to try and get a better idea of
> > what I am
> > > > dealing with, I want to thank you for your post, it certainly
> > clarified
> > > > things for me, I hope I am up to the task of doing this Job as I
> > must admit
> > > > I am a bit worried about messing up my 2710 it has been absolutely a
> > > > pleasure to use over the years and is in fantastic condition.
> > > >
> > > > Let me ask you Jim is there any chance of having my proverbial
> > cake and
> > > > eating it too?
> > > > I mean could I leave in the VR BW board and run cables to the Back
> > of the
> > > > unit and put the TG in a separate enclosure, kind of like a DIY
> > 2707? I am
> > > > just wondering if anybody has ever done that, I would imagine that
> > it might
> > > > not be practical but I just wanted to get your opinion.
> > > >
> > > > Anyway Jim I am going to take out the VR BW board and see what I
> > am dealing
> > > > with. If you have any suggestions please post them, and thanks so
> > much for
> > > > your help.
> > > >
> > > > Robert
> > > > KD8MJR
> > > >
> > > > --- In TekScopes@...
> >
> > ,
> > > > "Jim" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Robert -
> > > > > The TG mounts in the cavity on the left side of the analyzer.
> > This also is
> > > > the same cavity which houses the Variable Resolution BW board. You
> > can only
> > > > use one or the other, not both. It wasn't clear whether you have
> > the VR BW
> > > > board or not.
> > > > >
> > > > > There are two semi-rigid cables that will need to be made. One
> > routes the
> > > > RF to the front panel and has an SMA on one end and a Type N on
> > the other.
> > > > The other routes the 2nd LO (2 GHz) to the TG. Did you receive
> > these cables?
> > > > The ribbon cable will plug into the main power supply board to
> > provide the
> > > > interface. in fact, I just remembered that one end of the ribbon
> > cable is
> > > > crimped to a IDC connector that is *soldered* to the power supply
> > board. The
> > > > other end uses at typical IDC connector that will plug into the
> > TG. The 2712
> > > > (not 2710) service manual has a block diagram that will aide in
> > making the
> > > > necessary connections. This manual is down loadable from the
> > site
> > > > and will be a better reference for what you are wanting to do. You
> > will have
> > > > some work to do to get your TG up and running. Take your time and
> > it will go
> > > > smoothly.
> > > > >
> > > > > Good luck.
> > > > > Jim
> > > > > WB5KYE
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In TekScopes@...
> >
> >
> > > > "dreadlk" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I posted about a month ago about searching for an internal
> > tracking
> > > > generator for my 2710 SA and I finally found one from an old Tektronix
> > > > dealer.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Now I have this unit with Id No 119-3889-07 it's in a golden
> > colored all
> > > > metal case with 3 female SMA connectors and a 10 pin 2 row IDC
> > connector.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Luckily I found several old Mobo serial connectors that are
> > the right
> > > > size but only use 9 of the 10 pins so I removed the wire and made
> > a 10 wire
> > > > straight pin to pin cable from the connector ends.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Now I open up my 2710 to locate grounds and power pins on this IDC
> > > > connector and have a WTF moment. Where the Heck does this thing go!! I
> > > > remember a side section that was free but the unit won't fit and
> > all the
> > > > card slots are used up! Plus its just too big, so I have no clue
> > how this
> > > > fits into a 2710.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I can find nothing on the net about this Option 04 tracking
> > generator,
> > > > it's not even listed in the 2710 service manual but I have seen
> > several 2710
> > > > sold with Tracking Gens built in and the guy who sold it to me
> > told me it
> > > > works with the 2710 Arggggh....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Anybody have any idea what I should do next? I can't even
> > locate the 10
> > > > pin connector that it supposed to plug into much less fit the unit
> > into my
> > > > 2710. Man I hope I did not waste all that money, I am having
> > serious regrets
> > > > now. Sorry if this comes of as a Crazy Rant but I should have done my
> > > > homework before making this purchase, I am upset with myself.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Robert
> > > > > > KD8MJR
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
