Keysight Technologies MXA Series Installation Note

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MXA Signal Analyzer
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit,
Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies MXA Signal Analyzer Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Installation Note...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Keysight Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Products Affected: N9020A, MXA Signal Analyzer Serial Numbers: MY52330000 to MY52339999 SG52330000 to SG52339999 US52330000 to US52339999 ≥...
  • Page 4: Installation Kit Parts List

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Instrument software revision A.14.00 or later is required to install this upgrade. The instrument must be readjusted and the performance tested to assure the instrument meets specifications following the hardware installation. The X-Series Performance Verification and Adjustment Software must be used and have revision E.11.04 or later.
  • Page 5: Tools Required

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Tools Required — T-10 TORX Driver — T-20 TORX Driver — 5/16-inch torque wrench — ¼-inch open-end wrench — 9/16-inch nut driver — Scissors or knife — Diagonal cutters —...
  • Page 6: Installation Procedure

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Installation Procedure Analyzer Information 1. Connect a power cord to the analyzer and turn on the analyzer. 2. After the analyzer has completed turning on, press System, Show, System. Make note of the following information from the Show System screen: Product Number: _____________ Serial Number: ______________...
  • Page 7: Update Instrument Software

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 9. Refer to the data in step 4 above. Verify that the Front End assembly has a HW ID of 70 and that the part number is NOT either E6607-61002 or E6607-61004. If the part number is E6607-61002 or E6607-61004, do not proceed with the installation of this kit.
  • Page 8 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Licensing the New Options 1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) from the kit. 2. Redeem the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate by following the instructions on the Certificate.
  • Page 9 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 7. The signal analyzer will automatically consume the License File. (This may take a few minutes) When the License File is consumed the Keysight License Manager will display a “Successful License Installation”...
  • Page 10: Analyzer Disassembly

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Analyzer Disassembly If the instrument is placed on its face during any of the following procedures, be sure to use a soft surface or soft cloth to avoid damage to the front panel, keys, or input connector. If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the “Portable Instrument (Option PRC)”...
  • Page 11 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Standard Instrument (Benchtop Configuration) 1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power. 2. Refer to Figure 3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that attach the handle strap (2) on each side of the instrument.
  • Page 12 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Portable Instrument (Option PRC) Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed. 1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power. 2. Refer to Figure 4. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that hold the bail handle (2) to the front frame.
  • Page 13 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 4. Refer to Figure 5. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws including washers (1) that hold the rear bumpers (2) in place. 5. Pull the instrument cover (3) off towards the rear of the instrument. Figure 5 Option PRC Instrument Outer Case Removal Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 14 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Front Frame Assembly Removal 1. Refer to Figure 6. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1), four on each side, to detach the front frame from the chassis. Figure 6 Front Frame Removal Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 15 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 2. Refer to Figure 7. Pull the front frame carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the A8 Motherboard. W1 may have locking springs on each side. Depress the spring on each side of the connector to remove from the motherboard.
  • Page 16 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Rear Panel Removal 1. Refer to Figure 8. Using the T-10 driver, remove the screws (2) attaching the rear panel (1) to the chassis. 2. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to remove the nut securing the EXT REF IN connector from the rear panel.
  • Page 17 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Top Brace Removal 1. Refer to Figure 9. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the eight panhead screws (3) (0515-0372), four on each side, attaching the braces to the chassis. Also remove the six flathead screws (4) (0515-1227) attaching the top brace to the boards.
  • Page 18 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Replace Front End Control Assembly Refer to Analyzer Information at the beginning of the Installation Procedure. Only perform this procedure if the Front End Controller has a Hw ID of 71. 1.
  • Page 19 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 3. Refer to Figure 11. Install the Enhanced Front End Control assembly included in this kit into slot 6 in the chassis securing with the ejector. 4. Refer to Figure 10.
  • Page 20 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 6. Refer to Figure 12. Disconnect cables W12 and W13 from the bottom of the DIF assembly. Figure 12 Disconnect W12 and W13 Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 21 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 7. Refer to Figure 13. Pull the AIF/DIF assembly part way out of the chassis. Disconnect cable W15 from the analyzer. 8. Completely remove W15 from the analyzer. Figure 13 AIF/DIF Assembly Partial Removal 9.
  • Page 22 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 12.Refer to Figure 14. Reconnect W12 to A3J14. Reconnect W13 to A3J15. Figure 14 Reconnect W12 and W13 13.Locate W39 in the Opt EXM/HL6 Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-2028 and will be labeled “1100”...
  • Page 23 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller 1. Locate the flexible coax assembly in the Opt EXM/HL6 Cable Kit with Markers that is labeled “8120-2027”.
  • Page 24 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 5. Refer to Figure 16. Dress the coaxial cables and semi-rigid cables neatly and tie together using cable ties (1400-0249) at the locations indicated. Figure 16 Adding Cable Ties near A13 and A15 Assemblies Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 25: Add Ext Mixer Connector And Cable To Front Frame Assembly

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Add EXT MIXER Connector and Cable to Front Frame Assembly 1. Locate the SMA female to SMA female connector (1250-1666), ¼” lockwasher (2190-0067), and ¼” hex nut (2950-0223) in the kit. If the SMA connector includes hardware, discard that hardware and use the 2190-0067 lockwasher and...
  • Page 26 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Figure 18 Connecting W27 to Ext Mixer Connector Figure 19 Proper Orientation of W27 Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 27 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Front Frame Replacement 1. Refer to Figure 20. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Ensure the locking tabs are engaged. 2. Reattach the ribbon cable W24 for instruments with Option BBA. Figure 20 Front Panel Cable Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 28 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 3. Refer to Figure 21. Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly onto the chassis. Ensure no cables are crushed. Replace the eight screws (1), four on each side of the chassis. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.
  • Page 29 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 4. Refer to Figure 22. When the front panel is installed, cables W27 and W28 typically do not align. This is OK since the cables are flexible. 5.
  • Page 30 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 6. Refer to Figure 24. Use a ¼” open-end wrench to prevent the SMA female connector on W28 from twisting. Use a 5/16” torque wrench to torque the nut on W27 to 10 inch-pounds. Figure 24 Torque Cable W28 onto W27 Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 31 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Reassembly 1. Refer to Figure 25. To replace the top brace (1), place it in the correct position and attach the appropriate screws. Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 25 Top Brace Replacement 2.
  • Page 32 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 5. Refer to Figure 26. Place the rear panel (1) into position in the chassis. Replace the screws (2) to attach the rear panel to the chassis. Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 26 Rear Panel Replacement 6.
  • Page 33 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Figure 27 Add Warning Label to Top Brace Installation Note N9020-90229...
  • Page 34 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Final Installation for Standard Instruments (Benchtop Configuration) 1. Refer to Figure 3. Carefully slide the instrument cover back onto the instrument from the rear of the analyzer, making sure not to damage any internal cables. The seam on the cover should be on the bottom of the instrument.
  • Page 35: Verify Hardware Installation

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥ MY/SG/US5606 Verify Hardware Installation 1. Verify the spectrum analyzer application loads and sweeps as expected. 2. Press System, Show, Hardware on the analyzer and verify that the Front End and Front End Controller assemblies identify themselves as: —...
  • Page 36: Adjustments Required

    For assistance, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office. To find your local Keysight office access the following URL, or if in the United States, call the following telephone number: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist...
  • Page 37 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2014-2018 Edition 2, September 2018 N9020-90229 www.keysight.com...

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