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Keysight N5242-60115 Installation Note
Keysight N5242-60115 Installation Note

Keysight N5242-60115 Installation Note

Add 4-port capability upgrade kit

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Keysight Add 4-Port Capability
Upgrade Kit
To Upgrade PNA-X N5241A or N5242A Option 200 to Option
400
For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5201
and Above
Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241AU- 950 and N5242AU- 950
Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60115
Installation Note

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Summary of Contents for Keysight N5242-60115

  • Page 1 Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit To Upgrade PNA-X N5241A or N5242A Option 200 to Option For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5201 and Above Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241AU- 950 and N5242AU- 950 Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60115  Installation Note...
  • Page 2 Installation Note N5242-90115...
  • Page 3: Warranty Statement

    SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL.
  • Page 4: Contacting 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 If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Keysight field engineer.
  • Page 5 If You Have Problems With the Upgrade Kit Contents Keysight stands behind the quality of the upgrade kit contents. If you have problems with any item in the kit, email Keysight Component Test Division (CTD) Support at support_ctd-soco@keysight.com, or telephone the CTD Hotline at (707) 577-6802 and leave a voice mail message.
  • Page 6: Getting Prepared

    The enclosed Option Entitlement Certificate is a receipt, verifying that you have purchased a NOTE licensed option for the PNA of your choice. You must now use a Keysight Web page to request a license key for the instrument that will receive the option.
  • Page 7: Tools Required For The Installation

    Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide To view the online Service Guide for your PNA model number, use the following steps: 1. Go to www.keysight.com. 2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (Ex: N5242A) and click Search.
  • Page 8 Products affected ........N5241A and N5242A Option 200 Installation to be performed by ......Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time .
  • Page 9 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 Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60115...
  • Page 10 Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60115 Description Part Number Desig. Bracket for test port bridge N5242-00006 Cable guard N5242-00030 Nameplate, N5241A N5241-80001 Nameplate, N5242A N5242-80006 Dust caps for test ports 1401-0214 Tie wrap, to secure cables to side of deck 1400-0249 A13 13.5 GHz (source 2) synth board J1207 to A8 26.5 GHz source (2) board...
  • Page 11 Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60115 Description Part Number Desig. A24 mixer brick (C) to A20 IF multiplexer (P601) N5242-60023 A10 frequency reference board J7 to A13 13.5 GHz (source 2) synth board N5242-60030 Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J213 to A24 mixer brick (2)
  • Page 12: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    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. The analyzer WARNING must be powered down and disconnected from the mains supply before performing this procedure.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 2. Remove all bottom-side semirigid cables except for those in the table below. To see an image showing the location of these cables, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Bottom RF Cables, Standard 2-Port Configuration, Option 200" in the PDF Service Guide .
  • Page 15 Figure 1 A24 Mixer Brick Assembly Installation Note N5242-90115...
  • Page 16 Refer to Figure 2 in this document for the remainder of this step. 4. Follow the eleven instructions shown in Figure 2. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 8 of this document. Graphics in this document such as Figure 2 use very brief text to instruct where to connect a NOTE...
  • Page 17 Figure 3 A26 and A27 Test Port Bridge Assembly Step 10. Install the Mixer Bricks Assembly and Test Port Bridge Assemblies Follow the two instructions shown in Figure 4 in this document. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 8 of this document.
  • Page 18 Figure 4 A23, A24 Mixer Bricks Installation and A26, A27 Test Port Bridges Installation Installation Note N5242-90115...
  • Page 19 Step 11. Assemble the A29 - A32 Test Port Coupler Assemblies 1. Remove the A29 test port 1 coupler and A32 test port 2 coupler from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, "Removing and Replacing the A29 - A32 Test Port Couplers" in the PDF Service Guide 2.
  • Page 20 Step 12. Install the LED Boards and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the 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. If your analyzer’s serial number is MY/SG/US5321 and above:  Remove the bulkhead connectors from the 2-port test set front plate of the PNA.
  • Page 21 Step 13. Install the Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate Refer to Figure 7 for this procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. If your analyzer’s serial number is MY/SG/US5321 and above:  Locate the bulkhead connectors you removed earlier from the 2-port test set front plate of the PNA. Use these and the new bulkhead connectors included in the kit for the remainder of this step.
  • Page 22 Step 14. Install the Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 8 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Step 15. Install the Second Source Boards Install Cables on Source 2 Board Refer to Figure 9 of this document for this part of this step.
  • Page 23 Figure 9 Second Source Boards Installation, Part 1 Install Cable on Source 2 Synthesizer Board Install gray cable W67 (N5242-60030) to connector J5 of the Source 2 Synthesizer board. The loose end of the cable will be connected on the A10 frequency reference board (J7) after the Source 2 Synthesizer board has been installed in the analyzer.
  • Page 24 ① 60074) in the analyzer as shown. Secure both boards with two screws (item ; 0515-0380) and torque to 21 in-lbs. 2. Connect cable W2 (N5222-20090) between the A8 26.5 GHz source 2 board and the A13 13.5 GHz source 2 synthesizer board as shown.
  • Page 25 Step 16. Install the Semirigid Test Set Cables Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections, especially wire harness CAUTION connections. Incorrect connections can destroy components, resulting in additional customer costs. Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables. Some flexing of the cables may CAUTION be necessary but do not over-bend them.
  • Page 26 • W14 (N5222-20030) A29 port 1 coupler to front-panel Port 1 CPLR ARM • W12 (N5222-20045) A29 port 1 coupler to front-panel Port 1 CPLR THRU • W16 (N5222-20049) A30 port 3 coupler to front-panel Port 3 CPLR THRU • W15 (N5222-20047) A26 port 3 bridge to front-panel Port 3 SOURCE OUT •...
  • Page 27 Step 17. Reinstall the A19 Test Set Motherboard 1. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the A19 Test Set Motherboard” in the PDF Service Guide 2. Connect new ribbon cable N5242-60006 from J213 to A24 mixer brick (2).  To see an image showing the location of the cable, click the Chapter 6 bookmark "Bottom Ribbon Cables and Wire Harnesses, Standard 4-Port Configuration, Option 400"...
  • Page 28 4. Using the keyboard, enter the license key in the box provided. The license key is printed on the the license message you received from Keysight. Enter this key exactly as it is printed on the message. 5. Click Enable.
  • Page 29 Perform the Operator’s Check to check the basic functionality of the analyzer. For instructions, click the Chapter 3 bookmark “Tests and Adjustments” in the PDF Service Guide If you experience difficulty with the basic functioning of the analyzer, contact Keysight. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
  • Page 30 Step 27. 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. Install the dust caps on the test ports. 4.
  • Page 31 Installation Note N5242-90115...
  • Page 32 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2009 - 2014 December 1, 2014 *N5242-90115* N5242-90115 www.keysight.com...