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Keysight N5247-60106 Installation Note
Keysight N5247-60106 Installation Note

Keysight N5247-60106 Installation Note

Add 4-port capability upgrade kit

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Keysight Add 4-Port Capability
Upgrade Kit
To Upgrade PNA-X N5247A Option 219 to Option 419
Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5247AU-942
Keysight Kit Number: N5247-60106
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit To Upgrade PNA-X N5247A Option 219 to Option 419 Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5247AU-942 Keysight Kit Number: N5247-60106 Installation Note...
  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT computer software or WITH WARRANTY TERMS commercial computer software COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS...
  • Page 3 Keysight Add 4 - Port Capability Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5247-60106 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade This upgrade converts your N5247A Option 219 2-port analyzer to an N5247A Option 419 4-port analyzer by adding: — an additional 26.5 GHz source board —...
  • Page 4: Contacting Keysight

    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...
  • Page 5: Getting Prepared

    The enclosed Option 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 for the instrument that will receive the option.
  • Page 6 The instrument information is available on the network analyzer – on the analyzer’s Help menu, click About Network Analyzer. If you provide an email address, Keysight will promptly email your license key. Otherwise, you will your receive your license key via postal mail.
  • Page 7: Tools Required For The Installation

    21 in-lb. About Installing the Upgrade Products affected N5247A Option 219 Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time 5 hours Estimated adjustment time 0.5 hours...
  • Page 8 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Check the contents of your kit against the following lisst. If any part is missing or damaged, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page...
  • Page 9 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5247-90106 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M3 x 10, pan head (2 to attach cable bracket mount to 0515-0374 test set deck) Machine screw, M3 x 16, pan head (6 to attach 2 70 GHz doublers to 0515-0375 mounts) Machine screw, M4.0 x 10, pan head (2 to attach brace N5247-20134 to...
  • Page 10 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5247-90106 Description Part Number Desig. Cable clamp, 1 to secure W145 (N5247-20066); 1 to secure W41 1400-1334 (N5247-20069); 1 to secure W37 (N5247-20070). Cable tie wrap, 1 to secure W93 and W94 cable ends together; 1 to 1400-0249 secure W95 and W96 cable ends together;...
  • Page 11 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5247-90106 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A34 port 3 coupler to front-panel Port 3 CPLR ARM N5247-20007 RF cable, A31 port 4 ref coupler to front-panel REF 4 SOURCE OUT N5247-20069 RF cable, A35 port 4 coupler to front-panel Port 4 CPLR ARM N5247-20026...
  • Page 12 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5247-90106 Description Part Number Desig. W106 RF cable, A39 port 3 source attenuator to front-panel Port 3 SOURCE OUT N5247-20009 W107 RF cable, A43 port 3 bias tee to port 3 CPLR THRU N5247-20010 W108 RF cable, A43 port 3 bias tee to A34 port 3 coupler...
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Extra quantities of items such as protective plastic caps, screws, cable ties, and cable clamps may be included in this upgrade kit. It is normal for some of these items to remain unused after the upgrade is completed. Installation Procedure for the Upgrade The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this option.
  • Page 14 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade “Step 19. Install the A13 40 GHz Doubler Cables.” “Step 20. Assemble and Install the A12 40 GHz Doubler Assembly.” “Step 21. Install the A12 40 GHz Doubler Cables.” “Step 22. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables.” “Step 23.
  • Page 15 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”...
  • Page 16 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 6. Remove the Braces on the Bottom Side of the PNA 1. Remove the three braces shown in Figure 2. Discard brace N5247-20131 and the screws that secure it. Figure 1 Braces on Bottom Side of Option 219 PNA Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 17 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 7. Remove the A23 Test Set Motherboard For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the A23 Test Set Motherboard” in the PDF Service Guide Step 8. Remove the Testset Stabilizer Bracket from the A24 IF Multiplexer Board Remove the stabilizer bracket as shown in Figure...
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9. 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.
  • Page 19 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 10. Remove the A60 70 GHz Doubler Assembly From the Test Set Deck Remove the 70 GHz doubler 1 assembly from the test set deck. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A60-A63 70 GHz Doublers”...
  • Page 20 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 4 A61 70 GHz Doubler Assembly Step 12. Reinstall the A60/A61 70 GHz Doubler Assembly Reinstall the A60 70 GHz doubler 1 cables, and then reinstall the A60/A61 70 Ghz doubler assembly on the test set deck, reusing the existing screws. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A60-A63 70 GHz Doublers”...
  • Page 21 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 5 Installing A62 Doubler 4 on the Doubler Mount 2. Connect the cables to the A62 70 GHz doubler in the order shown in Figure 6. The other ends of the cables will be connected later. Figure 6 A62 70 GHz Doubler Assembly Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 22 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15. Reinstall the A62/A63 70 GHz Doubler Assembly Reinstall the A63 70 GHz doubler 2 cables, and then reinstall the A62/A63 70 GHz doubler assembly on the test set deck, reusing the existing screws. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A60-A63 70 GHz Doublers”...
  • Page 23 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the five instructions shown in Figure Figure 8 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 18. Assemble and Install the A13 40 GHz Doubler Assembly Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 9 A13 40 GHz Doubler 4 Installation Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 25 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19. Install the A13 40 GHz Doubler Cables Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 10 A13 40 GHz Doubler 4 Cable Installation Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 20. Assemble and Install the A12 40 GHz Doubler Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 11 A12 40 GHz Doubler 3 Assembly Installation Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 27 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21. Install the A12 40 GHz Doubler Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 12 A12 40 GHz Doubler 3 Assembly Cable Installation Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 28 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 13 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Step 23. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables 1.
  • Page 29 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Connect cable W2 (N5245-20100) between the A10 source 2 board and the A17 (source 2) synthesizer board, positioning the cable in the wire looms. Tighten the cable connectors to 10 in-lbs using a 5/16-in torque wrench.
  • Page 30 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 25. 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 26.
  • Page 31 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade A26 Splitter and A69 3 dB Pad Installation IGURE 3. Connect the gray flexible cables to the A28 mixer in the order shown in Figure 17. The other ends of the cables will be connected when the IF board is reinstalled later.
  • Page 32 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade A28 Mixer Brick Cable Installation IGURE Step 27. Install the A27/A28 Mixer Brick Assemblies Reinstall the A27 mixer brick cables, and then install the A27/A28 mixer brick assembly, reusing the 10 existing screws. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A27 and A28 Mixer Bricks”...
  • Page 33 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 18 Port 3 and Port 4 Attenuator Assemblies Step 29. Install the Port 3 and Port 4 Attenuator Assemblies on the Test Set Deck Install the Port 3 and Port 4 attenuator assemblies using four 0515-0372 screws to secure each bracket.
  • Page 34 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 30. Assemble the A30 and A31 Reference Coupler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 19 Figure 20. New parts are listed Table 1 on page 8 of this document. Figure 19 A30 Reference Coupler Assembly Figure 20 A31 Reference Coupler Assembly Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 35 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 31. Install the A30 and A31 Reference Coupler Assemblies Install the A30 and A31 reference coupler assemblies using three 0515-0372 screws to secure each bracket. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A29-A32 Reference Couplers and Reference Coupler Mounting Brackets”...
  • Page 36 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 22 Installing A43 and A44 Bias Tees on the Bias Tee Blocks Step 34. Reinstall the Bias Tee Blocks Reinstall the two bias tee blocks on the test set deck, reusing the existing screws. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A42-A45 Bias Tees”...
  • Page 37 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 23 A33 - A36 Test Port Coupler Assembly Step 36. Remove and Disassemble the 2-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. Keep the screws for reinstallation later.
  • Page 38 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 37. Install the LED Boards, Bulkhead Connectors, and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the 4-Port Test Set Front Plate 1. Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 24 LED Board Assemblies and Test Port Coupler Assemblies Installation 2.
  • Page 39 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 38. Install the 4-Port Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 25 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Installation Note N5247-90106...
  • Page 40 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 39. 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 cable connectors. Torque these connections to 21 in-lb. Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables.
  • Page 41 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Semirigid Cables Required for Upgrading to an Option 419 PNA To see images showing the location of these cables, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Bottom RF Cables, 4-Port, Option 419” in the PDF Service Guide New parts are listed in Table 1 on page —...
  • Page 42 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 26 Location of W145 Cable Securing Clamp — W116 (N5247-20080) A45 port 2 bias tee to A36 port 2 coupler — W121 (N5247-20024) A48 port 4 receiver attenuator to port 4 RCVR D IN —...
  • Page 43 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 27 Location of Cable Clamp to Secure W41 and Cable Tie to Secure W55 — W104 (N5247-20022) A42 port 1 bias tee to A33 port 1 coupler — W119 (N5247-20008) Port 3 RCVR C IN to A47 port 3 receiver attenuator —...
  • Page 44 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 28 Location of Cable Clamp to Secure W37 and Cable Ties to Secure W37/W54 — W107 (N5247-20010) A43 port 3 bias tee to port 3 CPLR THRU — W34 (N5247-20082) A33 port 1 coupler to port 1 CPLR ARM —...
  • Page 45 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 29 Location of Cable Tie to Secure W144 — W51 (reuse) (N5247-20011) A37 reference mixer switch to REF 1 SOURCE — W52 (reuse) (N5247-20012) A37 reference mixer switch to REF 1 RCVR R1 — W53 (reuse) (N5247-20048) A37 reference mixer switch to A27 mixer brick (R1) —...
  • Page 46 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W30 (reuse) (N5247-20043) A63 port 2 70 GHz doubler to A32 port 2 reference coupler — W12 (reuse) (N5247-20059) A60 port 1 70 GHz doubler to W11 — W29 (N5247-20044) A62 port 4 70 GHz doubler to A31 port 4 reference coupler —...
  • Page 47 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W79 (reuse) (N5242-60012) A24 IF multiplexer board P3 to A16 SPAM board J1 — W81 (reuse) (N5242-60014) A24 IF multiplexer board P403 to A16 SPAM board J4 — W83 (reuse) (N5242-60016) A24 IF multiplexer board P803 to A16 SPAM board J6 Step 41.
  • Page 48 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — Ribbon cable (N5247-60020), A48 port 4 receiver attenuator to A23 test set motherboard J207 — 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 44.
  • Page 49 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. In the section “Removing the Power Switch Board and Power Button Keypad,” perform only step 1. 4. Remove the braided gasket from the backside edges of the 2-port front frame and install it in the 4-port front frame. 5.
  • Page 50 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade On the bottom side of the PNA, carefully fold or push down the ribbon cables and wires so they can’t be pinched between the hardware and the outer cover. Ribbon cables and wires must never be positioned on top of hardware. Step 50.
  • Page 51 3. In the Select Desired Option list, click P04 - 4-Ports. 4. Using the keyboard, enter the license key in the box provided. The license key is printed on the license message you received from Keysight. Enter this key exactly as it is printed on the message.
  • Page 52 “Options:” in the display. Click OK. If the options have not been enabled or if the option 219 license has not been removed,perform the prior steps again. If the option is still not correct, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page Step 55.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2009-2017 Edition 2, June 2017 N5247-90106 www.keysight.com...

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