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  • Page 1: Troubleshooting

    Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer This documentation provides information for the following X-Series Instruments: UXA Signal Analyzer N9041B Getting Started Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Manual Part Number disclose the Software. The EULA and the INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. license set forth therein, does not require or SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A N9041-90001 permit, among other things, that Keysight: SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH Edition...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Microsoft Windows Windows Help and Support Center Installed Software Signal analyzer software Vector signal analyzer software Customer Installation of Software 3rd Party Software verified by Keysight Installation of other 3rd Party Software User Accounts Administrator account Instrument accounts Power Users accounts...
  • Page 4 Disk Drive Recovery Process Updating the software 4 Using Window Tools Navigating Windows Without a Mouse Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Overview of Remote Desktop operation Setting up Remote Desktop operation Setting up the remote computer Remote computer running Windows 7...
  • Page 5 Windows Remote Desktop Options Ending a Remote Desktop session Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Browsers that support UXA Embedded Web Server (these versions or later) 66 Accessing the instrument through the Internet Other Web Control Functions...
  • Page 6 Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide 1 Quick Start This section explains how to initialize the Signal Analyzer and view a signal. The following topics can be found in this section: "Initial inspection" on page 8 "Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements" on page 9 "Turning on the Analyzer the First Time"...

  • Page 8: Initial Inspection

    – Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office. – Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. – If you must return an analyzer to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials. See "Returning an Analyzer for Service" on page...

  • Page 9: Instrument Location And Rack Mounting Requirements

    1 Quick Start Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements Locating the analyzer Make sure that the fan inlet and exhaust vent areas on the sides of the analyzer are not obstructed. The minimal required clearance is 2 inches. Airflow restrictions cause additional airflow noise and cause the fans to speed up so they can draw in enough air for the required cooling.

  • Page 10: Turning On The Analyzer The First Time

    1. Power on the analyzer (located in the lower left corner 5 minutes to power-on. The of the analyzer’s front panel) to Keysight Technologies screen turn the analyzer on. appears followed by a screen that allows you to select Windows 7 or the Recovery option.
  • Page 11 1 Quick Start Turning on the Analyzer the First Time Steps Action Notes When the instrument restarts, the 3. Restart and logon – Click OK following message window appears: This window appears and covers the Launch window: If you do not check the “Do not show this message again” check box, this message will be displayed each time the analyzer is turned on.
  • Page 12 Language drop-down menu. a. On the instrument, press 7. Verify the installation If you require further assistance, System, Show System. contact the Keysight support team. b. Verify that the purchased Online assistance: application(s) appear in the list. http://www.key- sight.com/find/assist a.

  • Page 13: Anti-Virus Software And Firewalls

    1 Quick Start Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls No anti-virus software is shipped with the analyzer. It is recommended that you install anti-virus software if your analyzer is connected to the LAN. Check with your IT department to see what they recommend. The analyzer is shipped with the Windows 7 firewall enabled.

  • Page 14: Instrument Information

    Instrument Information Power requirements The only physical installation of your Keysight signal analyzer is a connection to a power source. Line voltage does not need to be selected. This instrument has auto-ranging line voltage input; be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range and that voltage fluctuations do not to exceed 10 percent of the nominal supply voltage.

  • Page 15: Protecting Against Overpowering

    1 Quick Start Instrument Information If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator.

  • Page 16: Cleaning Connectors

    See"Returning an Analyzer for Service" on page Replaceable parts must be approved or supplied by Keysight Technologies. You can order the service documentation for the instrument through your Keysight Sales and Service office. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended.

  • Page 17: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    1 Quick Start Instrument Information Protecting against electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components (the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, or used). Test equipment and ESD To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment: Do not use these first two techniques when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts.
  • Page 18 1 Quick Start Instrument Information Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 19: Front And Rear Panel Features

    Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide 2 Front and Rear Panel Features This section describes the following features: "Front-Panel Features" on page 20 "Display Features" on page 23 "Front and Rear Panel Symbols" on page 30...

  • Page 20: Front-Panel Features

    2  Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features Front-Panel Features Item Description Name Measurement Keys These keys (in the shaded area) enable you to set the parameters used for making measurements in the current Mode and Measurement. Mode Preset - local to the current mode, global to all Preset Keys measurements in the mode, affects most but not all parameters in the mode, does not affect Input/Output or System variables...
  • Page 21 2  Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features Item Description Name The Enter key terminates data entry when either no unit of Enter and Arrow Keys measure is needed, or you want to use the current unit. The arrow keys: –...
  • Page 22 2  Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features Item Description Name 1.0 mm (m) Input 2 Connector for inputting external signals 3 Hz to upper range of the analyzer. Make sure that the total power of all signals at this analyzer input does not exceed +5 dBm (3.16 mW) with 0 dB attenuation.

  • Page 23: Display Features

    2  Front and Rear Panel Features Display Features Display Features This section describes the regions of the display. Screen Tabs Along the top of the display are tabs, one for each measurement screen you have defined. Tap the + sign to "clone" the current measurement, which can be changed once it is created.
  • Page 24 2  Front and Rear Panel Features Display Features When you select a mode, the measurements that are available in the mode are displayed in the Measurement column. When you select the desired measurement, the views available for the measurement are displayed under the View column. You can have up to 16 measurement tabs, but only 6 can be viewed at one time.
  • Page 25 2  Front and Rear Panel Features Display Features Measurement Display This area shows the measurement results in graphical and tabular form. You can interact with this area using pinch, drag, scroll and tap gestures. On the signal: Horizontal pinch - changes the span of the analyzer Horizontal drag - changes the center frequency Vertical pinch - changes the vertical scaling Vertical drag - changes the reference level...

  • Page 26: Menu Panel

    2  Front and Rear Panel Features Display Features Menu Panel At the top of the menu panels are two icons: The Preset icon accesses the following control menu: The System icon accesses the following dialog: The hardkey drop-down panel contains the measurement controls. These are the same as the hardkeys in the shaded area of the keypad.
  • Page 27 2  Front and Rear Panel Features Display Features Bottom Bar The bottom bar contains several icons that access various controls. Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 28: Rear-Panel Features

    An output of the analyzer internal 10 MHz frequency reference signal. It is used to lock the frequency reference of other test equipment to the analyzer. SNS Series For use with Keysight N4000A, N4001A, N4002A Smart Noise Sources (SNS). Noise Source Noise Source For use with Keysight 346A, 346B, and 346C Noise Sources.
  • Page 29 2  Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features Item Description Name Sync Reserved for future use. TRIGGER 1 A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the analyzer. Configurable from the Input/Output keys. TRIGGER 2 A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the analyzer. Configurable from the Input/Output keys.

  • Page 30: Front And Rear Panel Symbols

    2  Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols Front and Rear Panel Symbols This symbol is used to indicate power ON (green LED). This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow LED). This symbol indicates the input power required is AC. The instruction documentation symbol.

  • Page 31: Instrument Operating System

    3 Instrument Operating System This chapter describes the Microsoft Windows 7, configuration and the settings used with the Keysight instrument software. It includes information about changing some of the system settings. And it describes the Windows operating system configuration and the software installations that are present on the Disk Drive when the instrument leaves the factory.

  • Page 32: Microsoft Windows

    3  Instrument Operating System Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows Your instrument has Microsoft Windows installed at the factory. Keysight has already configured many of the settings in Microsoft Windows for optimal behavior in your instrument. This chapter contains details about many of these settings.

  • Page 33: Installed Software

    3  Instrument Operating System Installed Software Installed Software Signal analyzer software The N9060C Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Application software is installed in the signal analyzer. Additional measurement applications are available. Each application requires a license to execute the software. All of these applications are installed by the factory at the time of manufacture, even if the licenses have not been purchased.

  • Page 34: Customer Installation Of Software

    – MathWorks MATLAB Installation of other 3rd Party Software The X-Series Signal Analyzer platform is an Open Windows environment, so you can install software on the instrument. However, installation of non-approved software may affect instrument performance. Keysight does not warrant the performance of the analyzers with non-approved software installed.

  • Page 35: User Accounts

    3  Instrument Operating System User Accounts User Accounts The instrument ships with a number of different accounts already set up. In addition you can create your own accounts if you desire. The privileges associated with each account determine what you can and cannot do from that account. Administrator account The default Administrator password that ships from the factory is "Keysight4u!".

  • Page 36: Keysightonly User Account

    User names are not case sensitive but passwords are case sensitive. It is Keysight’s expectation that each user’s My Documents folder is mapped to the D: drive. This is to avoid overwriting the user’s data in the event the Instrument Recovery must be performed.

  • Page 37: Keysight X-Series Analyzer Licensing Options

    Fixed Perpetual licenses are the traditional license type (Fixed) with the same duration (Perpetual) that have been available for all features since the introduction of the X-Series analyzers. Fixed Perpetual licenses are identified by the “F” in the second character and “P” in the third character of the option designator: Example: N9068C-2FP A license key is instrument model and serial number dependent.

  • Page 38: Licensing New Measurement Application Software

    The signal analyzer analyzer USB ports. will automatically load the license file. (This may take a few minutes) Upon completion, the Keysight License Manager will display a “Successful License Installation” message. Alternatively the license file can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the following folder on the signal analyzer.
  • Page 39 Keysight support team. Online assistance: the list. http://www.keysight.com/find/assist If you do not have access to the Internet, contact your local Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office, or if in the United States, call 1-800-829-4444. Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 40: Windows Configuration

    Install and configure an Anti Virus program Setup new user accounts. Do not delete or modify the "KeysightOnly" user account. Doing so may prevent Keysight from servicing the instrument. Add the Instrument to a network Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 41: Settings That Must Not Be Changed

    3  Instrument Operating System Windows Configuration You May Use This Feature: To Do This… Install and configure a printer Set the time and date f you click on “Advanced System Settings” a dialog will open called “System Properties.” On this dialog there is an “Advanced”...

  • Page 42: Autoplay/Autorun

    – Add, delete, or modify disk drive partitions. – Delete or modify Keysight registry entries. – Change the contents of any directories containing the name "Keysight". – Stop the IIS server – Tamper with any virtual directories (or their contents) that came configured with the instrument.

  • Page 43: Configure Printers

    3  Instrument Operating System Configure Printers Configure Printers Printers are configured using the Microsoft Windows Control Panel. It is easily accessed from the Windows Start menu or from under the front panel System key. This setup process can be done using the touch screen and front-panel keys. See "Navigating Windows Without a Mouse"...

  • Page 44: Configuring Lan

    3  Instrument Operating System Configuring LAN Configuring LAN Hostname The Computer Name, or Hostname, is preconfigured from the factory. It must be a unique name such that it does not conflict with other equipment on your LAN. The preconfigured Computer Name is A-N9041B-xxxxx, where xxxxx is the last 5 digits of the instrument’s serial number.
  • Page 45 3  Instrument Operating System Configuring LAN When the Map Network Drive window appears, browse to the correct folder, select both check boxes and click Finish. In Windows 7 there is no visual indication that authentication is in progress. Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 46: Windows Security

    Virus Protection There is no antivirus software included with your instrument. To find information regarding recommended antivirus software, visit the following website: http://www.keysight.com/find/x-series and select FAQs under Technical Support. Having antivirus software installed may have a slight impact on the instrument performance.

  • Page 47: Spyware Protection

    3  Instrument Operating System Windows Security Spyware Protection There is no anti-spyware software installed on the instrument. This should not be a problem if you do not use the instrument for a lot of internet browsing. Having spyware in the instrument could have an impact on the instrument performance. Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 48: System Maintenance

    3  Instrument Operating System System Maintenance System Maintenance Backup It is recommended that you have a regular backup strategy. Your IT department may already have a backup strategy in place which is suitable for the instrument and its data. Using the Instrument Recovery system in conjunction with a regular backup strategy should allow full recovery of the instrument data.

  • Page 49: Usb Connections

    The square USB port (see graphic below) on the rear panel is a USB 3.0 Series “B” port and is used for controlling the instrument over USB. Information to help you program your instrument is documented in the X-Series Programmer’s Guide. The instrument USB device driver included in the instrument software supports the test and measurement industry standard USBTMC-USB488 device class.

  • Page 50: Disk Drive Partitioning And Use

    – The E: partition is reserved for Keysight’s use. The primary use of the E: drive is for housing the Calibration and Alignment data. Do not change or overwrite the files on this drive.

  • Page 51: Backing-Up The Factory Calibration Data

    3  Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Partitioning and Use Backing-up the factory calibration data To back-up the factory calibration data you will need a USB storage device. Step Notes 1. Press System, Alignments, An information window appears that informs you that the Backup/Restore Align Data...

  • Page 52: Disk Drive Recovery Process

    Notes 1. Make sure the instrument is turned off. 2. Turn on the instrument. After the Keysight Technologies screen is displayed, This screen is displayed for five seconds. – Press the down arrow key to move the highlight to Instrument Recovery System, then press Enter.
  • Page 53 3  Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process Step Notes 3. When the Instrument Recovery System has booted, follow the on-screen instructions to recover the image of the C: drive. – Press 2, then press Enter to select the recovery. 4.

  • Page 54: Updating The Software

    – To install the latest software version, the software and installation instructions are available at: http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software – To re-install the software version you recovered to, follow the process below. The following steps load a copy of the instrument software that forces the program code resident in the instrument’s various programmable gate arrays to be in sync...
  • Page 55 ANY reason. If this process is interrupted the instrument most likely will need to be sent back to an Keysight Service Center for servicing before it will be usable again. The installation process can take up to 45 minutes. Do not turn the instrument power off or serious damage may occur.
  • Page 56 3  Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 57: Using Window Tools

    You need an external keyboard and mouse to fully use these features. "Navigating Windows Without a Mouse" on page 58 "Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely" on page 59 "Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely" on page 66 "Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks" on page 72...

  • Page 58: Navigating Windows Without A Mouse

    4  Using Window Tools Navigating Windows Without a Mouse Navigating Windows Without a Mouse Key Presses Actions Exits/closes a Windows dialog box (does not exit an Application window) Enter Does the current "default action". If a menu item or a button is currently highlighted, then the Enter key activates that menu item or button.

  • Page 59: Remote Desktop: Using The X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely

    4  Using Window Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Windows Remote Desktop is recommended for remote control of the instrument. It offers fully-interactive control that is almost identical to direct face-to-face control of the instrument.

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Remote Computer

    Remote Desktop Connectivity. However, you need to have available a Windows installation CD-ROM, because that contains the Client software. The following instructions relate to software provided by Microsoft Corporation. Keysight offers no warranty regarding the operation of such software. The procedure described here may be changed by Microsoft at some future time.

  • Page 61: How To Locate The Computer Name Of The Instrument

    To initialize a Remote Desktop Session, you need to know the Computer Name of the instrument. After setting up the remote computer for Remote Desktop Connectivity, as described "Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely" on page 59, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session.

  • Page 62: Windows Remote Desktop Options

    4  Using Window Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Only the current User or an Administrator can remotely log into the instrument. To see who the current user of the instrument is, press Ctrl+Esc on the instrument until you can view the current user name on the Start menu.
  • Page 63 4  Using Window Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Step Notes Click the Display tab. – Under Remote desktop size, you may select the size of the window in which the instrument display appears. Do not select any size smaller than the instrument’s...
  • Page 64 4  Using Window Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Step Notes To Optimize the performance of the Remote Desktop session, 5. Click the Experience tab. choose the appropriate connection format from the drop-down list. Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 65: Ending A Remote Desktop Session

    4  Using Window Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Ending a Remote Desktop session There are two ways to disconnect the remote computer from the instrument, ending the session: Step Notes 1. Click the X, then click OK.

  • Page 66: Embedded Web Server: Using The X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely

    4  Using Window Tools Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely The instrument can be controlled using either the Embedded Web Server or Windows Remote Desktop. The Embedded Web Server is a good solution when you do not want to log into the instrument's user account.
  • Page 67 4  Using Window Tools Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Accessing the instrument Step Notes 1. Enter a URL corresponding to the instrument This functionality is only hostname or IP Address. fully supported when using Internet Explorer. In this example, the host name is “a-n9040b-...

  • Page 68: Other Web Control Functions

    4  Using Window Tools Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Step Notes Other Web Control Functions Selecting function in the navigation bar enables you to interact with the instrument through the web server. SCPI Control This control enables you to send, save, recall and browse SCPI commands in the instrument.

  • Page 69: Get Image

    4  Using Window Tools Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Get Image This control enables you to customize the image returned from the instrument. The image is captured as a Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file, to the default file name Screen.png.

  • Page 70: Save/Recall

    4  Using Window Tools Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely Save/Recall This control enables you to save and recall an instrument stated. Docs/Links This control enables you to access links to other instrument information and services. Configure LAN This control provides the current LAN configuration of the instrument and provides access to Advanced options.
  • Page 71 4  Using Window Tools Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely available in any Windows 7 system, they are not commonly used when a mouse and keyboard are attached. Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 72: Windows Shortcuts And Miscellaneous Tasks

    4  Using Window Tools Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks This section provides a list of windows shortcuts (key combinations) that are useful when you operate the instrument without an attached mouse and keyboard. (See also "Navigating Windows Without a Mouse"...

  • Page 73: Windows Taskbar Auto-Hide Feature

    4  Using Window Tools Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks Windows taskbar auto-hide feature The Windows taskbar should always be in the auto-hide mode when using the instrument application. If the taskbar is not set to auto-hide, the lower part of the instrument display is obscured by the taskbar.
  • Page 74 4  Using Window Tools Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide 5 Troubleshooting "Check the Basics" on page 76 "Problems with Microsoft Windows 7" on page 78 "Returning an Analyzer for Service" on page 79 No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To...

  • Page 76: Check The Basics

    Refer to the specifications guide for your analyzer. http://www.keysight.com/find/N9041B – If the analyzer is not communicating via the LAN connection, check for the presence of blinking yellow LEDs on the rear panel LAN connector. If the ACT LED is not blinking, check the LAN cable and LAN integrity.
  • Page 77 Place the instrument application in single sweep/measurement. You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and other product updates/information by subscribing to the Keysight Technologies Test & Measurement E-Mail Notification Service for your signal analyzer at http://keysight.com/find/MyKeysight...

  • Page 78: Problems With Microsoft Windows 7

    Those that can be safely modified are described in “Settings that can be changed” on page 44. The X-Series if Signal Analyzers operate in an open Windows environment, so you can install software on the instrument. However, installation of non-approved software may affect instrument performance.

  • Page 79: Returning An Analyzer For Service

    Returning an Analyzer for Service Calling Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your analyzer. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office listed below. In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your analyzer by its product number, full serial number, and software revision.

  • Page 80: Locations For Keysight Technologies

    5  Troubleshooting Returning an Analyzer for Service Locations for Keysight Technologies Online assistance: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist Americas Canada Latin America United States 1 877 894 4414 (305) 269 7500 1 800 829 4444 Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong 1 800 629 485...

  • Page 81: Service Options

    Service Options Keysight Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired. Call your Keysight Technologies office for full details. If you want to service the analyzer yourself after the warranty expires, you can download the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information from the Keysight web page.

  • Page 82: Packaging The Instrument

    5  Troubleshooting Returning an Analyzer for Service Packaging the Instrument Use original packaging or comparable. It is best to pack the unit in the original factory packaging materials if they are available. Analyzer damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified.

  • Page 83: Keysight Connector Kit

    Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide 6 Keysight Connector Kit "Connector Kit Overview" on page 84 "Use of the Test Port Adaptors on Instrument RF Input 2" on page 85 "Input Connector Vise Assembly " on page 86...

  • Page 84: Connector Kit Overview

    The N9041B, Signal Analyzer has two input connectors, the right side RF Input 1 connector is a 2.4 mm male. The left side RF Input 2 connector is a special 1.0 mm male Keysight bulk head connector that has 14 mm wrench flats. This test port connector has external threads that accept the Keysight Test port adaptors, and has internal threads that will accept Keysight standard 1.0 mm female adaptor, such as the 11920B.

  • Page 85: Use Of The Test Port Adaptors On Instrument Rf Input 2

    6  Keysight Connector Kit Use of the Test Port Adaptors on Instrument RF Input 2 Use of the Test Port Adaptors on Instrument RF Input 2 Two, 1mm test port adaptors are supplied in the kit. The 1 mm female test port to 1 mm female adaptor is used as a connector saver to extend the lifespan of the instrument RF Input 2 connector.

  • Page 86: Input Connector Vise Assembly

    RF Input 2, the 1 mm input connector. The test port adaptors attach to the external threads on the instrument bulkhead input connector. However, if Keysight Technologies standard adaptors will be used instead of the test port adaptors, the use of the supplied Connector Vise assembly is recommended to prevent damage to the 1 mm input connector due to over torque.
  • Page 87 6  Keysight Connector Kit Input Connector Vise Assembly The Vise Clamp will now protect the input connector from damage when connections are made to the adaptor that exceed 4 inch-pounds torque. The Vise Clamp is only a rotation prevention device. It will not protect the input connector against damage from bending due to heavy side to side or up/down loading on the adaptor.

  • Page 88: Rf Input 1, 2.4 Mm Adaptor Installation

    6  Keysight Connector Kit RF Input 1, 2.4 mm adaptor installation RF Input 1, 2.4 mm adaptor installation Align the adaptor with the 2.4 mm input connector on the instrument and engage the nut of the input connector with the adaptor.

  • Page 89: Connector Care

    Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide 7 Connector Care "Visual Inspection" on page 90 "Connector Contacts" on page 91 "Making Connections" on page 93 "Cleaning Connectors" on page 94 "Replacement Parts" on page 95...

  • Page 90: Visual Inspection

    7  Connector Care Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Visual inspection and , if necessary cleaning should be done every time a connection is made. Metal particles from connector threads may fall into the connector when it is disconnected. One connection made with a dirty or damaged connector can damage both connectors beyond repair.

  • Page 91: Connector Contacts

    7  Connector Care Connector Contacts Connector Contacts Inspect the connector contacts for integrity. It is necessary to use good lighting (such as a halogen task light) to see the contacts. Notice the location of the cross hairs in relationship to the center of the figures. Contact integrity Refer to the following for visual guidelines when evaluating the contact integrity of a connector.
  • Page 92 7  Connector Care Connector Contacts Male connector: Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 93: Making Connections

    7  Connector Care Making Connections Making Connections Good connections require a skilled operator. Instrument sensitivity and coaxial connector mechanical tolerances are such that slight errors in operator technique can have a significant effect on measurements and measurement uncertainties. The most common cause of measurement error is poor connections. Connection Procedure 1.

  • Page 94: Cleaning Connectors

    7  Connector Care Cleaning Connectors Cleaning Connectors Basic Cleaning Procedure 1. Inspect the connectors for dust, dirt, metal fragment, oils or film, and debris. 2. Blow off any dust with a filtered, clean supply of compressed air. 3. Add a few drops of high-purity isopropyl alcohol to a small cleaning swab (do not apply alcohol directly to the parts).

  • Page 95: Replacement Parts

    7  Connector Care Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Description Ordering number Test Port Adaptor, 1mm (f) to 1mm (f) Y1900B Test port Adaptor, 1mm (f) to 1.85mm (f) Y1901B 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f), 11900B 2.4 mm (f) to 2.92 mm (f), 11904B Wrench-Torque Special Double-end 14mm-open end 4 and 8710-2819...
  • Page 96 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2017 Edition 1, July 2017 N9041-90001 www.keysight.com...

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