Keysight Technologies N9020B Installation Note
Keysight Technologies N9020B Installation Note

Keysight Technologies N9020B Installation Note

Mxa signal analyzer, option bu1/2/3, 40 mhz to 85/125/160 mhz analysis bandwidth upgrade

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N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer
Option BU1, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade
Option BU2, 40 MHz to 125 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade
Option BU3, 40 MHz to 160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer Option BU1, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Option BU2, 40 MHz to 125 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Option BU3, 40 MHz to 160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade 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 This installation note explains how to install the hardware and provides guidelines for adjustment and verification for the following upgrade kits for MXA N9020B signal analyzers: — Option BU1, Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 40 MHz to 85 MHz, Hardware and License —...
  • Page 4 Option BU1/BU2/BU3, 40 MHz to 85/125/160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Software and test equipment is required for making adjustments and for performance verification testing. Information on how to obtain this software can be found at: www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware The instrument must be readjusted and the performance tested to assure the instrument meets specifications following the hardware installation.
  • Page 5: Installation Kit Parts List

    Option BU1/BU2/BU3, 40 MHz to 85/125/160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Installation Kit Parts List Quantity Description Keysight Part Number A25 Wideband Analog IF N9020-60044 A26 Wideband Digital IF N9020-60311 Opt BU1/BU2/BU3 Cable Kit with Wire Markers N9020-60303 (includes cables W51 through W56, listed below) Cable Assembly, Flat Flexible 80-conductor 3-in-LG (W44) 8121-1854 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 700 mm LG (W20)
  • Page 6: Tools Required

    Option BU1/BU2/BU3, 40 MHz to 85/125/160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Tools Required — T-10 TORX Driver — T-20 TORX Driver — Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.16.00 or later) — Test equipment and computer supported by the X-Series Performance Tests and Adjustment Software —...
  • Page 7: Installation Procedure

    N9020B-MPB ______ Refer to the following conditions: — If the analyzer is not equipped with N9020B-B40, do not proceed with the installation of this upgrade kit. If N9020B-B40 is not installed, other upgrade kits are available to upgrade to 85 MHz, 125 MHz, or 160 MHz analysis bandwidth.
  • Page 8: Update Instrument Software

    Installation Procedure Update Instrument Software Updating the instrument software and installing the necessary licenses before installing the new hardware will help ensure that the hardware installation was successful. Go to the following website and determine whether or not the analyzer has the latest instrument software already installed: http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software If the analyzer does not have the latest instrument software already installed, download and install...
  • Page 9 Installation Procedure Licensing the New Options License Installation Procedure over USB 1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) in the kit. 2. Redeem the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate by following the instructions on the Certificate. 3. After redeeming the upgrade products from the Certificate(s), you will receive one or two e-mails, each with an attached License File.
  • Page 10 Installation Procedure 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” message similar to the one shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 11: Analyzer Disassembly

    Installation Procedure 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 12 Installation Procedure Figure 3 Standard Instrument Outer Case Removal 5. Proceed to the Front Frame Assembly Removal section to remove the front frame. Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 13 Installation Procedure 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 14 Installation Procedure 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 N9020-90254...
  • Page 15 Installation Procedure 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 N9020-90254...
  • Page 16 Installation Procedure 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 17 Installation Procedure Top Brace 1. Refer to Figure 8. 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 brace to the chassis. Also remove and discard the twelve flathead screws (4) (0515-1946) attaching the top brace to the boards.
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure RF Bracket Removal 1. Refer to Figure 9. Remove the RF bracket (1) by removing the remaining seven screws (2) using the T-10 driver. Figure 9 RF Bracket Removal Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 19 Installation Procedure Removing Cables 1. Refer to Figure 10. Remove the wire cable hold down on the right side of the chassis to free the gray coax cables going to the A16 Reference Assembly. 2. Remove cable ties from bundle of gray coax cables. Figure 10 Cables Under Cable Hold Down Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 20 Installation Procedure 3. Refer to Figure 11. Remove cable W50 connecting A3 Digital IF J17 to A16 Reference Assembly J726. Note cable routing from Digital IF J17 through the opening in the side panel. This cable will not be reused. 4.
  • Page 21 Installation Procedure Installing Boards and Cables 1. Refer to Figure 12. Locate ribbon cable 8121-1854 (W44) and the A26 Wideband Digital IF in the kit. Connect W44 to the ribbon cable connector on the A26 Wideband Digital IF. 2. Install the A26 Wideband Digital IF into slot 4 by pressing the ejector. Lift the free end of the ribbon cable up as shown in Figure Figure 12...
  • Page 22 Installation Procedure 6. Refer to Figure 13. Locate W55 in the Opt BU1/BU2/BU3 Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-2290 and will have ends labeled “805” and “17”. Connect the end labeled “17” to A3J17 on the A3 DIF Assembly. Route the cable through cutout in the right side chassis near A10 Attenuator B and connect the other end to A25J805 on the A25 Wideband Analog IF Assembly.
  • Page 23 Installation Procedure 8. Refer to Figure 14. Locate W56 in the Opt BU1/BU2/BU3 Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-2291 and will have ends labeled “806” and “726”. Connect the end labeled “806” to A25J806 on the A25 Wideband Analog IF Assembly. Route the cable along the right side chassis behind attenuators A9 and A10 and connect the other end to A16J726 on the A16 Reference Assembly.
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure 10.Locate W53 in the Opt BU1/BU2/BU3 Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-2292 and will have ends labeled “901” and “101”. Connect the end labeled “901” to A15J901 on the A15 Enhanced Front End Control Assembly. Route the cable along the right side chassis and connect the other end to A25J101 on the A25 Wideband Analog IF Assembly.
  • Page 25 Installation Procedure Reassembly 1. Refer to Figure 17. Reinstall the RF bracket (1) onto the chassis using seven screws (2). Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 17 RF Bracket Replacement Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure 2. Refer to Figure 18. To replace the top brace (1), place it in the correct position and attach the appropriate screws. There are fourteen screws provided in this kit (0515-1946) (4) and (5) to attach the top brace. Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 18 Top Brace and Reference Bracket Replacement 3.
  • Page 27 Installation Procedure 5. Refer to Figure 19. 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 19 Rear Panel Replacement Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 28 Installation Procedure 6. Refer to Figure 20. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Figure 20 Front Panel Cable Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 29 Installation Procedure 7. 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. Figure 21 Front Frame Replacement Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 30 Installation Procedure Final Installation for Standard Instruments (Benchtop Configuration, Figure 3 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 31 Installation Procedure Power Up and New Hardware Wizard 1. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the instrument. 2. Power on the instrument. 3. During the boot up process you may notice that the “Found New Hardware” bubble appears in the lower right screen, and a “Found New Hardware’ message window appears for a short period, and then is covered by the analyzer splash screen.
  • Page 32 Installation Procedure 5. Enter administrator as the user name, and Keysight4u! as the password. Select OK. 6. The screen in Figure 23 appears. Select Yes, This time only. Click Next. Figure 23 Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 33 Installation Procedure 7. The screen in Figure 24 appears. Ensure “Install the software automatically’ is selected and click Next. Figure 24 8. The wizard will install the required software. Once you see the “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen appear, click Finish. Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 34: Update The Instrument Software

    Installation Procedure Update the Instrument Software 1. Loading the latest instrument software is required to assure all FPGAs and drivers located on the newly installed hardware and in the base instrument are synchronized. Therefore, even if the instrument contains the latest revision of software, you must reinstall the software to assure proper operation.
  • Page 35: Verify Hardware Installation

    Installation Procedure Verify Hardware Installation 1. Verify the spectrum analyzer application loads and sweeps as expected. 2. Press System, Show Hard ware on the analyzer and verify that the Wideband Analog IF and Wideband Digital IF boards identify themselves as: —...
  • Page 36 Installation Procedure Figure 25 4.8 GHz Signal Installation Note N9020-90254...
  • Page 37: Adjustments Required

    End of installation. 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 38 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2016 Edition 1, May 2016 N9020-90254 www.keysight.com...

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