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Keysight N5241AU- 927 Installation Note
Keysight N5241AU- 927 Installation Note

Keysight N5241AU- 927 Installation Note

Second source, combiner, and mechanical switches upgrade kit

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Keysight Second Source,
Combiner, and Mechanical
Switches Upgrade Kit
To Upgrade PNA-X N5241A, N5242A, or N5249A
Option 419 to Option 423
Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241AU- 927,
N5242AU- 927, and N5249AU- 927
Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60104
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Second Source, Combiner, and Mechanical Switches Upgrade Kit To Upgrade PNA-X N5241A, N5242A, or N5249A Option 419 to Option 423 Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241AU- 927, N5242AU- 927, and N5249AU- 927 Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60104 Installation Note...
  • Page 2 Installation Note N5242-90005...
  • 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: Getting Assistance From Keysight

    Products affected ........N5241A, N5242A, and N5249A Option 419 Installation to be performed by ......Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time .
  • Page 5 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 N5242-60104...
  • Page 6 Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60104 Description Part Number Desig. W110 RF cable, A49 port 2 mechanical switch to A28 test port 2 bridge N5242-20262 W111 RF cable, A49 port 2 mechanical switch to rear-panel PORT 2 SW SRC OUT (J2) N5242-20285 W112 RF cable, rear-panel PORT 2 SW TSET IN (J1) to A49 port 2 mechanical switch...
  • Page 7: Electrostatic Discharge Protection

    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 8: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 10 in-lbs on all cable connections except the front and rear CAUTION panel cable connectors. Torque these connections to 21 in-lb. ESD Equipment and Supplies Required for the Installation Description Keysight Part Number ESD grounding wrist strap 9300-1367 5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300-0980...
  • Page 9 Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles in the vertical CAUTION position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies.
  • Page 10 Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly Refer to Figure 3 for this step of the procedure. ① 1. With a 5/16-in wrench, remove all front panel jumpers (item ✍ 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the screws (item ) from the sides of the frame.
  • Page 11 Step 3. Remove the Existing Test Set Cables Leave the gray flexible cables, the wire harnesses, and the ribbon cables connected where NOTE possible. Any that are removed should be labeled for reconnection later. 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 12 Figure 4 Existing Test Set Cables Removal Installation Note N5242-90005...
  • Page 13 Step 4. Assemble the Mechanical Switches Refer to Figure 5 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. Position each mechanical switch on a switch bracket as shown. ① 2. Secure each switch to its bracket using two screws (item , 0515-1992) for each.
  • Page 14 Step 5. Install the Mechanical Switches Refer to Figure 6 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. Position the switch brackets (with the switches and combiner attached) in the analyzer as shown. Make sure that the switch bracket with the A50 combiner is in the location shown.
  • Page 15 Step 6. Remove the A19 Test Set Motherboard and the A20 IF Multiplexer Board Remove the A19 Test Set Motherboard Refer to Figure 7 for this part of this step of the procedure. ① ✍ 1. Disconnect ALL ribbon cables (item ) and ALL wire harnesses (item ) from the A19 test set motherboard.
  • Page 16 Remove the A20 IF Multiplexer Board Refer to Figure 8 for this part of this step of the procedure. ① 1. Disconnect the ribbon cable (item ) from the A20 IF multiplexer board. ✍ 2. Disconnect ALL gray flexible RF cables (item ) from the A20 IF multiplexer board.
  • Page 17 Step 7. Install the Bulkhead Connectors and Jumpers on the Rear Panel 1. Remove hole plugs from the following rear panel connector openings: • PORT 1—COMB ARM IN (J9) and COMB THRU IN (J10) and SW SRC OUT (J11) • SRC 2— SW SRC OUT (J8) •...
  • Page 18 Step 8. Install the Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate (For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5310 and Below) If your analyzer’s serial number is MY/SG/US5321 and above, ignore this step. Refer to Figure 10 for this procedure. Some bulkhead connectors may already be installed on your analyzer’s front plate.
  • Page 19 Step 9. Install the New 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 20 For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5310 and below: • W25 (N5222-20038) A28 port 2 bridge to front-panel REF 2 SOURCE OUT Secure W25 to the side of the deck with 1x cable tie wrap, part number 1400-0249 (included in the kit). For all analyzer serial numbers: •...
  • Page 21 Figure 11 New Test Set Cable Installation Installation Note N5242-90005...
  • Page 22 Step 10. Reinstall the A20 IF Multiplexer Board and the A19 Test Set Motherboard Reinstall the A20 IF Multiplexer Board Refer to Figure 12 for this part of this step of the procedure. 1. Position the A20 IF multiplexer board in the analyzer and slide it toward the rear of the instrument until the rear panel connectors are completely through the rear panel.
  • Page 23 Reinstall the A19 Test Set Motherboard Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections, especially wire harness CAUTION connections. Incorrect connections can destroy components, resulting in additional customer costs. Refer to Figure 13 for this part of this step of the procedure. 1.
  • Page 24 Step 11. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers Before installing the front panel assembly onto the analyzer, lift and support the front of the CAUTION analyzer chassis. Refer to Figure 14 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
  • Page 25 Step 13. Reinstall the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles in the vertical CAUTION position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies.
  • Page 26 2. Verify that “423” is listed after “Options:” in the display. Click OK. NOTE If Option 423 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 Installation Note N5242-90005...
  • Page 27 Perform the Operator’s Check to check the basic functionality of the analyzer. For instructions, refer to the “Tests & Adjustments” chapter of the Service Guide. If you experience difficulty with the basic functioning of the analyzer, contact Keysight. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
  • Page 28 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2007 – 2014 August 2014 *N5242-90005* N5242-90005 www.keysight.com...

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