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Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5225-60118 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade This upgrade converts your N5224B or N5225B Option 217 2-port analyzer to an N5224B or N5225B Option 417 4-port analyzer by adding: — an additional 26.5 GHz source board —...
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Getting Assistance from Keysight Installing this upgrade kit requires special skills and experience. If you think you may not be qualified to do the work, or need advice, contact Keysight. Contacting Keysight Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Keysight office are available on the Web at: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist...
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The enclosed Software Entitlement Certificate is a receipt, verifying that you have purchased a licensed option for the PNA of your choice. You must now use a Keysight Web page to request a license key file for the instrument that will receive the option.
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Keysight, you will not be able to install the license key file. If this is the case you received from Keysight, you will not be able to install the license key file. If this is the case, contact Keysight for assistance.
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21 in-lb. About Installing the Upgrade Products affected N5224B or N5225B Option 217 Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time 5 hours Estimated adjustment time 0.5 hours Estimated full instrument calibration time 4.5 hours...
Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Check the contents of your kit against the following list. If any part is missing or damaged, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page...
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60118 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M3.0 x 8, pan head (3 to attach shield to A28 mixer brick; 8 to attach 0515-0372 two src attn and two rcvr attn to brackets) Machine screw, M2.5 x 16, pan head (2 to attach splitter to mixer brick) 0515-2007 Machine screw, M3.0 x 25, pan head (3 to attach A28 mixer brick to block)
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60118 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A10 source (2) P3 to A13 port 4 doubler N5245-20035 RF cable, A10 source (2) P4 to A12 port 3 doubler N5245-20032 RF cable, A12 port 3 doubler to A13 port 4 doubler N5245-20033...
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60118 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A28 mixer brick (R3) to A24 IF multiplexer (P413) N5242-60020 RF cable, A28 mixer brick (C) to A24 IF multiplexer (P601) N5242-60023 RF cable, A24 IF multiplexer board P203 to A16 SPAM board J2 N5242-60013...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this option. Any necessary repairs must be made before proceeding with this installation. This installation requires the removal of the analyzer’s protective outer covers.
If the model number, serial number, or option number do not match those on your license key, you will not be able to install the option. If this is the case, contact Keysight for assistance before beginning the installation of this upgrade. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 6. Remove Some Bottom-Side (Test Set) Cables Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables. Some flexing of the cables may be necessary but do not over-bend them. When removing a cable, also remove the plastic cable clamp, if present. It is normal for some of the cable clamp’s adhesive to remain.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 7. Remove the A27 Mixer Brick Assembly Remove the A27 mixer brick assembly from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A27 and A28 Mixer Bricks” in the PDF Service Guide Step 8.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 2 A28 Mixer Brick Shield Installation Installation Note N5225-90118...
Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 3 A69 3 dB Pad and A26 Splitter Installation Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 4. Connect the gray flexible cables to the A28 mixer in the order shown in Figure 4. The other ends of the cables will be connected when the IF board is reinstalled later. Figure 4 A28 Mixer Brick Cable Installation Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9. Install the A27/A28 Mixer Brick Assemblies Reinstall the A27 mixer brick cables, and then install the A27/A28 mixer brick assembly, reusing the four existing screws. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A27 and A28 Mixer Bricks” in the PDF Service Guide .
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 6 A35 Reference Coupler Port 4 Assembly Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 11. Install the A34 and A35 Reference Coupler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 7. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. Figure 7 A34 and A35 Reference Coupler Assemblies Installation Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 12. Assemble the A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 8. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. Figure 8 A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuators Assembly (33325-60023, 8121-0982, N5245-00015, and 0515-0372) 33325-60023 Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13. Install the A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 9. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. Figure 9 A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Installation (0515-0430) Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 14. Assemble the A39 and A40 Source Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 10. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. Figure 10 A39 and A40 Source Attenuators Assembly (33325-60022, N5245-60006, N5245-00015, and 0515-0372) 33325-60022 Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15. Install the A39 and A40 Source Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 10-1. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. Figure 10-1 A39 and A40 Source Attenuator Assemblies Installation (0515-0430) Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 16. Assemble the A33 - A36 Test Port Coupler Assemblies 1. Remove the A33 test port 1 coupler and A36 test port 2 coupler from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A33 - A36 Test Port Couplers”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17. Install the LED Boards, Bulkhead Connectors, and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the 4-Port Test Set Front Plate 1. Remove two screws from each LED board and remove the boards from the 2-port test set front plate of the PNA. 2.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 18. Install the 4-Port Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 13 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19. Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 40 GHz Doubler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure Figure 14 A12 and A13 40 GHz Doubler Installation 1250-4261 Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 20. Install Bracket to A10 Source Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 15 A10 Source 2 Assembly Bracket Installation Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 16 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 22. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 17 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Installation Note N5225-90118...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 23. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables 1. Install new gray cable W77 (N5242-60030) to connector J5 of the new A17 (source 2) synthesizer board (N5240-60074). The loose end of the cable will be connected on the A14 frequency reference board (J7) after the A17 board has been installed in the analyzer.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 25. Install Some Bottom-Side (Test Set) Cables Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 10 in-lbs on all cable connections except the front and rear panel bulkhead connectors. On these, use a 9 mm nutsetter or open end torque wrench set to 21 in-lb. Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W89 (N5245-20026) A31 port 4 receiver coupler to A40 port 4 source attenuator — W99 (N5245-20073) Port 3 RCVR C IN to A47 port 3 receiver attenuator — W20 (N5245-20099) Front panel port 1 CPLR THRU to A33 port 1 coupler —...
Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W100 (N5245-20066) A47 port 3 receiver attenuator to A28 mixer brick (C) — W44 (N5245-20020) REF 3 RCVR R3 IN to A28 mixer brick (R3) * As shown in Figure 20, install two cable ties (part number 1400-1334) to secure W44.
Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 21 Location of Cable Tie to Secure W21 (N5245-20008) — W52 (N5245-20013) A25 HMA26.5 to A26 splitter — W53 (N5245-20023) A26 splitter to A27 mixer brick — W54 (N5245-20022) A26 splitter to A28 mixer brick NOTE: Tighten both screws on the splitter to 9 in-lbs.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 26. Secure the Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors Follow the instruction shown in Figure 22 in this document. Figure 22 Bulkhead Connections, Front Panel Installation Note N5225-90118...
Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 27. Install Cables on IF Multiplexer Board Install the following gray flexible cables in the order listed. Mixer brick cables were connected to the mixer bricks earlier in this procedure, but the other ends of these cables still require a connection.
Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — Ribbon cable (N5245-60006), A39 port 3 source attenuator to A23 test set motherboard J547 — Ribbon cable (N5245-60006), A40 port 4 source attenuator to A23 test set motherboard J548 Step 30. Replace the Front Panel’s Lower Dress Panel Before the front panel’s lower dress panel can be replaced, the 2-port lower dress panel and the lower front panel label must be removed from the front panel assembly.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 23 Replacing the Front Panel’s Lower Dress Panel and label Step 31. Reinstall Front Panel Assembly For instructions on reinstalling the front panel assembly, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly” in the PDF Service Guide —...
— A keyboard and mouse must be connected to the network analyzer. Option 217 License Removal Procedure 1. To start the Keysight License Manager, press Start > Keysight License Manager > Keysight License Manager . A Keysight License Manager dialog box will appear.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 4. In the Keysight License Manager dialog box that appears, press or click Yes to confirm delete. 5. A message displays stating that the option removal was successful. Step 38. Enable Options 417 Procedure Requirements For this step, you will need a USB flash drive.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 5. On the analyzer, click or press to open the KLM software from your PNA’s Windows taskbar by pressing Start > More Programs > Keysight License Manager folder > Keysight License Manager and verify the options are correct.
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PDF Service Guide If you experience difficulty with the basic functioning of the analyzer, contact Keysight. Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page Calibration Although the analyzer functions, its performance relative to its specifications has not been verified. It is recommended that a full instrument calibration be performed using the analyzer’s internal performance test software.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 41. Prepare the PNA for the User 1. If necessary, reinstall front jumper cables. 2. Install the cable guards, pushing them over the front jumper cables until the cushioning material touches the front panel of the PNA. 3.
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