5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the ATTENTION led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating it's out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is something else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead of one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and capture the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG -> LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should see lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is you get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the LCD screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041, Operating and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the ATTENTION led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
Hi Tom
Thanks for the info. I think I should pay a visit to this 5071a again. There are 5 more 5071a 200km away, I need to visit them next week. :)
regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating it's out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is something else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead of one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and capture the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG -> LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should see lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is you get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the LCD screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041, Operating and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the ATTENTION led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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Hi Tom
I have collected the log from it. Log level is service. The 9.2G pll pass the test today. The log during the power-up process is also included.
Regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
scpi >
MJD 0 02:02:18
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: -0.1 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.2 C
scpi >
scpi > ?
E-103> exit
E-113>
E-113> Log status: One entry
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> scpi >
scpi >
Performing hardware tests
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Pps register test
Warming up
Osc. oven is up
MJD 0 00:00:29
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Warming up
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 1524 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 20.6 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.0 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: 1.0 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.2 V -12V supply: -12.2 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 45.0 C
scpi > Cs oven is up
F(z) = 39948.9 Hz
Low Cs beam signal = 3
Raising emult voltage...
Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
Fractional freq. offset is -0.000000e+00
Fatal Error (see Log)
scpi >
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
MJD 0 00:13:46
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: 2 entries
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -8.22 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 1.0 uA
HW Ionizer: 0.0 V Mass spec: 12.2 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.7 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.4 C
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating it's out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is something else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead of one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and capture the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG -> LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should see lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is you get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the LCD screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041, Operating and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the ATTENTION led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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According to the Log, "CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C" might be something wrong. However, I can't find the correct range in the manual. Does anyone have the information about this parameter?
Regards
Li Ang
------------------ Original ------------------
From: "Li Ang";379998@qq.com;
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 02:48 PM
To: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@leapsecond.com; "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Tom
I have collected the log from it. Log level is service. The 9.2G pll pass the test today. The log during the power-up process is also included.
Regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
scpi >
MJD 0 02:02:18
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: -0.1 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.2 C
scpi >
scpi > ?
E-103> exit
E-113>
E-113> Log status: One entry
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> scpi >
scpi >
Performing hardware tests
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Pps register test
Warming up
Osc. oven is up
MJD 0 00:00:29
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Warming up
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 1524 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 20.6 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.0 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: 1.0 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.2 V -12V supply: -12.2 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 45.0 C
scpi > Cs oven is up
F(z) = 39948.9 Hz
Low Cs beam signal = 3
Raising emult voltage...
Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
Fractional freq. offset is -0.000000e+00
Fatal Error (see Log)
scpi >
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
MJD 0 00:13:46
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: 2 entries
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -8.22 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 1.0 uA
HW Ionizer: 0.0 V Mass spec: 12.2 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.7 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.4 C
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating it's out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is something else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead of one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and capture the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG -> LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should see lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is you get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the LCD screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041, Operating and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the ATTENTION led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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that's telling you that the CBT oven is not up to temp so you could have a failed heater in the tube or the oven controller is malfunctioning
The former well you need a new tube which symmetricom will be happy to sell you for a 5 figure price tag.
The latter is limited by your repair skills and parts and data availability
Content by Scott
Typos by Siri
On Nov 9, 2016, at 7:42 AM, Li Ang 379998@qq.com wrote:
According to the Log, "CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C" might be something wrong. However, I can't find the correct range in the manual. Does anyone have the information about this parameter?
Regards
Li Ang
------------------ Original ------------------
From: "Li Ang";379998@qq.com;
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 02:48 PM
To: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@leapsecond.com; "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Tom
I have collected the log from it. Log level is service. The 9.2G pll pass the test today. The log during the power-up process is also included.
Regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
scpi >
MJD 0 02:02:18
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: -0.1 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.2 C
scpi >
scpi > ?
E-103> exit
E-113>
E-113> Log status: One entry
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> scpi >
scpi >
Performing hardware tests
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Pps register test
Warming up
Osc. oven is up
MJD 0 00:00:29
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Warming up
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 1524 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 20.6 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.0 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: 1.0 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.2 V -12V supply: -12.2 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 45.0 C
scpi > Cs oven is up
F(z) = 39948.9 Hz
Low Cs beam signal = 3
Raising emult voltage...
Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
Fractional freq. offset is -0.000000e+00
Fatal Error (see Log)
scpi >
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
MJD 0 00:13:46
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: 2 entries
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -8.22 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 1.0 uA
HW Ionizer: 0.0 V Mass spec: 12.2 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.7 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.4 C
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating it's out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is something else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead of one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and capture the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG -> LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should see lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is you get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the LCD screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041, Operating and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the ATTENTION led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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I saw the low CBT temp also and 10 degrees C seem like allot. However in
the 5060/5061 Frankenstein I run the oven at +10 degrees (approx.) to what
the tube asks for. To drive C fumes out of the oven. A possible assumption
is the cooler oven is emitting fewer C's and the emult is trying to make up
for it.
Li
If it were mine and I checked the other suggestions. I would if convenient
actually attempt to raise the oven temp a bit to see what happens. I would
measure current and use an external supply to match it and then gently
increase the current. But from the thread you do not own it and I think a
large amount of money was at stake.
Regards
Paul
WB8TSL
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Scott McGrath scmcgrath@gmail.com wrote:
that's telling you that the CBT oven is not up to temp so you could have
a failed heater in the tube or the oven controller is malfunctioning
The former well you need a new tube which symmetricom will be happy to
sell you for a 5 figure price tag.
The latter is limited by your repair skills and parts and data availability
Content by Scott
Typos by Siri
On Nov 9, 2016, at 7:42 AM, Li Ang 379998@qq.com wrote:
According to the Log, "CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C" might be something wrong.
However, I can't find the correct range in the manual. Does anyone have the
information about this parameter?
Regards
Li Ang
------------------ Original ------------------
From: "Li Ang";379998@qq.com;
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 02:48 PM
To: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@leapsecond.com; "Discussion of precise time
and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Tom
I have collected the log from it. Log level is service. The 9.2G pll
pass the test today. The log during the power-up process is also included.
Regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
scpi >
MJD 0 02:02:18
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: -0.1 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.2 C
scpi >
scpi > ?
E-103> exit
E-113>
E-113> Log status: One entry
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> scpi >
scpi >
Performing hardware tests
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Pps register test
Warming up
Osc. oven is up
MJD 0 00:00:29
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Warming up
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 1524 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 20.6 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.0 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: 1.0 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.2 V -12V supply: -12.2 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 45.0 C
scpi > Cs oven is up
F(z) = 39948.9 Hz
Low Cs beam signal = 3
Raising emult voltage...
Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
Fractional freq. offset is -0.000000e+00
Fatal Error (see Log)
scpi >
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
MJD 0 00:13:46
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: 2 entries
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -8.22 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 1.0 uA
HW Ionizer: 0.0 V Mass spec: 12.2 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.7 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.4 C
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"<
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating it's
out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is something
else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead of
one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and capture
the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG ->
LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should see
lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted
summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That
sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is you
get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the LCD
screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level
Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041, Operating
and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment
company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the ATTENTION
led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run
the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only
remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's
repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not
know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health
by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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I'm still struggling to get the acrylic I need. I've been into London a few
times but not been able to get to the shop in business hours. Guess I could
order online if necessary but it will cost a fair bit more.
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 3:19 PM, paul swed paulswedb@gmail.com wrote:
I saw the low CBT temp also and 10 degrees C seem like allot. However in
the 5060/5061 Frankenstein I run the oven at +10 degrees (approx.) to what
the tube asks for. To drive C fumes out of the oven. A possible assumption
is the cooler oven is emitting fewer C's and the emult is trying to make up
for it.
Li
If it were mine and I checked the other suggestions. I would if convenient
actually attempt to raise the oven temp a bit to see what happens. I would
measure current and use an external supply to match it and then gently
increase the current. But from the thread you do not own it and I think a
large amount of money was at stake.
Regards
Paul
WB8TSL
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Scott McGrath scmcgrath@gmail.com wrote:
that's telling you that the CBT oven is not up to temp so you could have
a failed heater in the tube or the oven controller is malfunctioning
The former well you need a new tube which symmetricom will be happy to
sell you for a 5 figure price tag.
The latter is limited by your repair skills and parts and data
availability
Content by Scott
Typos by Siri
On Nov 9, 2016, at 7:42 AM, Li Ang 379998@qq.com wrote:
According to the Log, "CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C" might be something wrong.
However, I can't find the correct range in the manual. Does anyone have
the
information about this parameter?
Regards
Li Ang
------------------ Original ------------------
From: "Li Ang";379998@qq.com;
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 02:48 PM
To: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@leapsecond.com; "Discussion of precise time
and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Tom
I have collected the log from it. Log level is service. The 9.2G pll
pass the test today. The log during the power-up process is also
included.
Regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
scpi >
MJD 0 02:02:18
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: -0.1 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.2 C
scpi >
scpi > ?
E-103> exit
E-113>
E-113> Log status: One entry
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> scpi >
scpi >
Performing hardware tests
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Pps register test
Warming up
Osc. oven is up
MJD 0 00:00:29
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Warming up
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 1524 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 20.6 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.0 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: 1.0 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.2 V -12V supply: -12.2 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 45.0 C
scpi > Cs oven is up
F(z) = 39948.9 Hz
Low Cs beam signal = 3
Raising emult voltage...
Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
Fractional freq. offset is -0.000000e+00
Fatal Error (see Log)
scpi >
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
MJD 0 00:13:46
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: 2 entries
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -8.22 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 1.0 uA
HW Ionizer: 0.0 V Mass spec: 12.2 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.7 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.4 C
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"<
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating it's
out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is
something
else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead
of
one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and capture
the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG ->
LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should
see
lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted
summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That
sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is
you
get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the
LCD
screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level
Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041,
Operating
and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment
company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the
ATTENTION
led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have run
the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only
remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about 12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's
repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not
know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good health
by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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I think you may have responded to the wrong thread??
Regards
Paul
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Adrian Godwin artgodwin@gmail.com wrote:
I'm still struggling to get the acrylic I need. I've been into London a few
times but not been able to get to the shop in business hours. Guess I could
order online if necessary but it will cost a fair bit more.
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 3:19 PM, paul swed paulswedb@gmail.com wrote:
I saw the low CBT temp also and 10 degrees C seem like allot. However in
the 5060/5061 Frankenstein I run the oven at +10 degrees (approx.) to
what
the tube asks for. To drive C fumes out of the oven. A possible
assumption
is the cooler oven is emitting fewer C's and the emult is trying to make
up
for it.
Li
If it were mine and I checked the other suggestions. I would if
convenient
actually attempt to raise the oven temp a bit to see what happens. I
would
measure current and use an external supply to match it and then gently
increase the current. But from the thread you do not own it and I think a
large amount of money was at stake.
Regards
Paul
WB8TSL
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Scott McGrath scmcgrath@gmail.com
wrote:
that's telling you that the CBT oven is not up to temp so you could
have
a failed heater in the tube or the oven controller is malfunctioning
The former well you need a new tube which symmetricom will be happy to
sell you for a 5 figure price tag.
The latter is limited by your repair skills and parts and data
availability
Content by Scott
Typos by Siri
On Nov 9, 2016, at 7:42 AM, Li Ang 379998@qq.com wrote:
According to the Log, "CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C" might be something
wrong.
However, I can't find the correct range in the manual. Does anyone have
the
information about this parameter?
Regards
Li Ang
------------------ Original ------------------
From: "Li Ang";379998@qq.com;
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 02:48 PM
To: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@leapsecond.com; "Discussion of precise time
and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Tom
I have collected the log from it. Log level is service. The 9.2G pll
pass the test today. The log during the power-up process is also
included.
Regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
scpi >
MJD 0 02:02:18
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: -0.1 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.2 C
scpi >
scpi > ?
E-103> exit
E-113>
E-113> Log status: One entry
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> scpi >
scpi >
Performing hardware tests
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Pps register test
Warming up
Osc. oven is up
MJD 0 00:00:29
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Warming up
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 1524 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 20.6 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.0 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: 1.0 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.2 V -12V supply: -12.2 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 45.0 C
scpi > Cs oven is up
F(z) = 39948.9 Hz
Low Cs beam signal = 3
Raising emult voltage...
Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
Fractional freq. offset is -0.000000e+00
Fatal Error (see Log)
scpi >
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
MJD 0 00:13:46
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: 2 entries
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -8.22 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 1.0 uA
HW Ionizer: 0.0 V Mass spec: 12.2 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.7 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.4 C
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"<
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating
it's
out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is
something
else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems instead
of
one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and
capture
the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG
->
LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You should
see
lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and
calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted
summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That
sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port is
you
get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by the
LCD
screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level
Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041,
Operating
and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand equipment
company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the
ATTENTION
led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have
run
the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only
remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about
12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's
repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do not
know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current
values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good
health
by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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Yes, I'm sorry about that.
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 5:18 PM, paul swed paulswedb@gmail.com wrote:
Adrian
I think you may have responded to the wrong thread??
Regards
Paul
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Adrian Godwin artgodwin@gmail.com
wrote:
I'm still struggling to get the acrylic I need. I've been into London a
few
times but not been able to get to the shop in business hours. Guess I
could
order online if necessary but it will cost a fair bit more.
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 3:19 PM, paul swed paulswedb@gmail.com wrote:
I saw the low CBT temp also and 10 degrees C seem like allot. However
in
the 5060/5061 Frankenstein I run the oven at +10 degrees (approx.) to
what
the tube asks for. To drive C fumes out of the oven. A possible
assumption
is the cooler oven is emitting fewer C's and the emult is trying to
make
up
for it.
Li
If it were mine and I checked the other suggestions. I would if
convenient
actually attempt to raise the oven temp a bit to see what happens. I
would
measure current and use an external supply to match it and then gently
increase the current. But from the thread you do not own it and I
think a
large amount of money was at stake.
Regards
Paul
WB8TSL
On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Scott McGrath scmcgrath@gmail.com
wrote:
that's telling you that the CBT oven is not up to temp so you could
have
a failed heater in the tube or the oven controller is malfunctioning
The former well you need a new tube which symmetricom will be happy
to
sell you for a 5 figure price tag.
The latter is limited by your repair skills and parts and data
availability
Content by Scott
Typos by Siri
On Nov 9, 2016, at 7:42 AM, Li Ang 379998@qq.com wrote:
According to the Log, "CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C" might be something
wrong.
However, I can't find the correct range in the manual. Does anyone
have
the
information about this parameter?
Regards
Li Ang
------------------ Original ------------------
From: "Li Ang";379998@qq.com;
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 02:48 PM
To: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@leapsecond.com; "Discussion of precise
time
and frequency measurement"time-nuts@febo.com;
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Tom
I have collected the log from it. Log level is service. The 9.2G
pll
pass the test today. The log during the power-up process is also
included.
Regards
Li Ang / BI7LNQ
scpi >
MJD 0 02:02:18
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: -0.1 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.2 C
scpi >
scpi > ?
E-103> exit
E-113>
E-113> Log status: One entry
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max
Emult
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
PASS: CBT mass spec test
PASS: CPU RTDS test
PASS: CPU clock locked test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: 87MHz PLL test
PASS: 9.2 GHz PLL test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Servo convertor timeout test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Interface abus test
PASS: Pps register test
PASS: Pps interrupt test
PASS: power logic signals test
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: CBT window comp test
PASS: CBT therm test
PASS: CBT Cs oven test
PASS: CBT hw ion test
E-113>
E-113> scpi >
scpi >
Performing hardware tests
PASS: CBT register test
PASS: DDFS register test
PASS: Servo register test
PASS: Interface register test
PASS: Pps register test
Warming up
Osc. oven is up
MJD 0 00:00:29
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Warming up
Power source: AC
Log status: One entry
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 1524 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 20.6 V CBT Oven Err: -9.55 C
Osc. Oven: -9.0 V Ion Pump: 0.4 uA
HW Ionizer: 1.0 V Mass spec: 12.3 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.8 V
+12V supply: 12.2 V -12V supply: -12.2 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 45.0 C
scpi > Cs oven is up
F(z) = 39948.9 Hz
Low Cs beam signal = 3
Raising emult voltage...
Low Cs signal (37) with max Emult
Fractional freq. offset is -0.000000e+00
Fatal Error (see Log)
scpi >
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max
Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max
Emult
MJD 0 00:13:46
CBT ID: 3128A00642(H)
Status summary: Fatal Error (see Log)
Power source: AC
Log status: 2 entries
Freq Offset: 0e-15 Osc. control: -9.56 %
RF amplitude 1: 6.3 % RF amplitude 2: 6.3 %
Zeeman Freq: 39949 Hz C-field curr: 12.213 mA
E-multiplier: 2553 V Signal Gain: 14.4 %
CBT Oven: 0.0 V CBT Oven Err: -8.22 C
Osc. Oven: -9.1 V Ion Pump: 1.0 uA
HW Ionizer: 0.0 V Mass spec: 12.2 V
SAW Tuning: 0.0 V DRO Tuning: 7.3 V
87MHz PLL: 0.8 V uP Clock PLL: 1.7 V
+12V supply: 12.3 V -12V supply: -12.3 V
+5V supply: 5.4 V Thermometer: 46.4 C
scpi > Log status: 2 entries
Log 000 of MJD 0 00:12:40: Low Cs signal (60) with max
Emult
Log 001 of MJD 0 00:09:59: Low Cs signal (37) with max
Emult
---Original---
From: "Tom Van Baak"tvb@LeapSecond.com
Date: 2016/11/4 00:42:46
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement"<
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi Li,
The "Low cs signal with max Emult" is the classic error indicating
it's
out of gas. That's a bad sign. But the "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v" is
something
else. So maybe there's hope? Or maybe you have two big problems
instead
of
one. Rick might know.
For additional information, connect a PC to the serial port and
capture
the diagnostic information. Right after power up, press TOP -> CONFIG
->
LOG -> SERVICE to set the unit into verbose diagnostic mode. You
should
see
lines print every now and then as it undergoes self test and
calibration.
You can also press TOP -> INFO -> PRINT to get a nicely formatted
summary. Or TOP -> LOG -> PRINT to get the entire log history. That
sometimes has lots of clues. The advantage of using the serial port
is
you
get a permanent record of all this information. Viewing all this by
the
LCD
screen can be tedious.
There's more information in 05071-90040, the 5071A Assembly-Level
Service Manual, copies of which are on the web. Also 05071-90041,
Operating
and Programming Manual.
/tvb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Li Ang" 379998@qq.com
To: "time-nuts" time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:10 AM
Subject: [time-nuts] 5071A with ATTENTION flashing
Hi
Today I met one HP 5071A with option 001 at one secondhand
equipment
company. This one can not enter CONTINUOUS OPERATION status, the
ATTENTION
led flashes.
There is a "Low cs signal with max Emult" error in the log. I have
run
the self-test, and it stopped at "9.2GHz PLL test 10.3v". I can only
remember the the pump current was 0.8uA or less, C-filed was about
12mA.
The seller is asking for about 4000$, I am wondering if it's
repairable. Since it is a "HP" branded 5071A with 001 option, I do
not
know if the Cs tube is dying or not, according to the two current
values?
How do I know one 5071A/5061/5062 is dying or is still in good
health
by the readings?
Thanks
de BI7LNQ
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