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Keysight N5242-60107 Installation Note
Keysight N5242-60107 Installation Note

Keysight N5242-60107 Installation Note

Add 4-port capability upgrade kit

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Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade
Kit
To Upgrade PNA-X N5241A, N5242A or N5249A Option 200 to
Option 400
For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5150 and
Below
Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241AU- 940, N5242AU- 940 and
N5249AU- 940
Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60107
Installation Note

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Summary of Contents for Keysight N5242-60107

  • Page 1 Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade To Upgrade PNA-X N5241A, N5242A or N5249A Option 200 to Option 400 For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5150 and Below Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241AU- 940, N5242AU- 940 and N5249AU- 940 Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60107...
  • 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 Order Number: N5241AU- 940, N5242AU- 940 and N5249AU- 940 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade This upgrade kit is only for analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5150 and below. If the serial number prefix of your analyzer is above this number, do NOT proceed with the upgrade.
  • 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:...
  • 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 Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared If you provide an email address, Keysight will promptly email your license key. Otherwise, you will your receive your license key via postal mail. Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide To view the online Service Guide for your PNA model number, use the following steps: 1.
  • Page 7: Tools Required For The Installation

    21 in-lb. About Installing the Upgrade Products affected N5241A, N5242A and N5249A Option 200 Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time 4 hours Estimated adjustment time 1 hours Estimated full instrument calibration time 4.5 hours...
  • Page 8 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Check the contents of your kit against the following list. If any part is missing or damaged, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page...
  • Page 9 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60107 Description Part Number Desig. Power switch overlay (label) N5242-80007 Test set front plate, 4-port N5221-00007 Gap pad (between each coupler and test set front plate) E4403-20033 Vibration mount (between couplers 1 &...
  • Page 10 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60107 Description Part Number Desig. Front panel port 3 RCVR C IN to A24 mixer brick (C) N5222-20048 Front panel port 4 RCVR D IN to A24 mixer brick (D) N5222-20055 A21 HMA26.5 to A22 splitter...
  • Page 11: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    Description of the Upgrade 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.
  • Page 12 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 13 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 6.Remove Some Existing Test Set Cables Leave the gray flexible cables, the wire harnesses, and the ribbon cables connected where possible. Any that are removed should be labeled for reconnection later. Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables.
  • Page 14 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 8.Assemble the A24 Mixer Brick and A22 Splitter Refer to Figure 2 in this document for this step. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 8 of this document. 1.
  • Page 15 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 3 A23 and A24 Mixer Brick Assembly Installation Note N5242-90015...
  • Page 16 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9. Assemble the A26 and A27 Test Port Bridges 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 17 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 10.Install the Mixer Bricks Assembly and Test Port Bridge Assemblies Follow the two instructions shown in Figure 5 in this document. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 8 of this document.
  • Page 18 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 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"...
  • Page 19 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 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.
  • Page 20 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13.Install the Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate Refer to Figure 8 for this procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. From the back side of the test set front plate, insert a bulkhead connector into a hole in the plate.
  • Page 21 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 14.Install the Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 9 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Installation Note N5242-90015...
  • Page 22 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15.Install the Second Source Boards Install Cables on Source 2 Board Refer to Figure 10 of this document for this part of this step. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 8 of this document.
  • Page 23 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 10 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 N5240-60076 boards included in this kit.   For the new N5240-60076 boards to function properly in your PNA, you must upgrade your PNA firmware to rev A09.33xx or above. Download PNA firmware at:  http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/firmware/firmware.html Installation Note N5242-90015...
  • Page 25 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 11 Second Source Boards Installation Installation Note N5242-90015...
  • Page 26 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 16.Install the Semirigid Test Set Cables Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections, especially wire harness 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 be necessary but do not over-bend them.
  • Page 27 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W21 (N5222-20025) A27 port 4 bridge to front-panel REF 4 SOURCE OUT — W32 (N5222-20048) Port 3 RCVR C IN to A24 mixer brick (C) — W18 (N5222-20015) A30 port 3 coupler to front-panel Port 3 CPLR —...
  • Page 28 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W40 (reuse) (N5242-20049) REF 2 RCVR R2 IN to A23 mixer brick (R2) — W43 (N5222-20007) A22 splitter to A23 mixer brick * Leave the W43 loose for now. — W44 (N5222-20008) A22 splitter to A24 mixer brick * Leave the W44 loose for now.
  • Page 29 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. In the section “Removing the A1 Front Panel Interface Board and Keypad Assembly”, perform steps 1 - 5. 3. In the section “Removing the Power Switch Board and Power Button Keypad”, perform only steps 1 and 2.
  • Page 30 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 31 2. Verify that “400” is listed after “Options:” in the display. Click OK. If Option 400 has not been enabled, perform the “Option Enable Procedure” again. If the option is still not enabled, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page Step 26.Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration...
  • Page 32 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 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.
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  • Page 34 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2009-2015 June, 2015 *N5242-90015* N5242-90015 www.keysight.com...