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Description of the Upgrade This upgrade converts your N5224A or N5225A Option 219 2-port analyzer to an N5224A or N5225A Option 419 4-port analyzer by adding: • an additional 26.5 GHz source board • an additional 13.5 GHz source synthesizer board •...
Getting Prepared CAUTION The PNA contains extremely sensitive components that can be ruined if mishandled. Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections, especially wire harness connections. The person performing the work accepts responsibility for the full cost of the repair or replacement of damaged components.
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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.agilent.com. 2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (Ex: N5225A) and click Search. 3.
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About Installing the Upgrade Products affected ........N5224A or N5225A Option 219 Installation to be performed by .
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Check the contents of your kit against the following list. If any part is missing or damaged, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60114 Description Part Number Desig. Installation note (this document) N5225-90124 26.5 GHz source (2) board...
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Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60114 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M3.0 x 8, pan head (3 to attach shield to A28 mixer brick; 8 to attach two src attn and two rcvr attn to brackets; 4 to attach bias tee brackets to...
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Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60114 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A13 port 4 doubler to W16 N5245-20036 RF cable, A31 port 4 receiver coupler to W15 N5245-20044 RF cable, A29 port 1 receiver coupler to A37 reference mixer switch...
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Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60114 Description Part Number Desig. W100 RF cable, A47 port 3 receiver attenuator to A28 mixer brick (C) N5245-20066 W101 RF cable, Port 4 RCVR D IN to A48 port 4 receiver attenuator N5245-20074...
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. WARNING This installation requires the removal of the analyzer’s protective outer covers. The analyzer must be powered down and disconnected from the mains supply before performing this procedure.
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Step 25. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables. Step 26. Install the Cable Bracket Mount. Step 27. Install Some Bottom-Side (Test Set) Cables. Step 28. Secure the Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors. Step 29. Install Cables on IF Multiplexer Board. Step 30.
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Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information Follow the instructions on the Option Entitlement Certificate supplied to obtain a license key for installation of this upgrade. Refer to “License Key Redemption” on page Verify that the model number, serial number, and option number information on the license key match those of the instrument on which this upgrade will be installed.
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• W21 (N5245-20118) A29 port 1 receiver coupler to A37 reference mixer switch • W22 (N5245-20025) A33 port 1 coupler to front-panel REF 1 CPLR ARM • W34 (N5245-20024) A36 port 2 coupler to front-panel REF 2 CPLR ARM • W47 (N5245-20119) A27 mixer brick (R2) to front-panel REF 2 RCVR R2 IN •...
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Step 8. Assemble the A28 Mixer Brick Assembly 1. Follow the instruction shown in Figure 1. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 1 A28 Mixer Brick Assembly Installation Note N5225-90124...
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2. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 2 A28 Mixer Brick Shield Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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3. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 3 3 dB Pad and Splitter Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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4. Connect the gray flexible cables to the A28 mixer in the order shown in Figure 4. The other ends of the cables will be connected when the IF board is reinstalled later. Figure 4 A28 Mixer Brick Cable Installation Step 9.
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Step 10. Assemble the A34 and A35 Reference Coupler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 5 Figure 6. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 5 A34 Reference Coupler Port 3 Assembly Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 11. Install the A34 and A35 Reference Coupler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 7. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 7 A34 and A35 Reference Coupler Assemblies Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 12. Assemble the A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 8. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 8 A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuators Assembly Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 13. Install the A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 9. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 9 A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 14. Assemble the A39 and A40 Source Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 10. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 10 A39 and A40 Source Attenuators Assembly Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 15. Install the A39 and A40 Source Attenuator Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 11. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 11 A39 and A40 Source Attenuator Assemblies Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 16. Install the Bias Tee Brackets Follow the instruction in Figure 12 to install the brackets for the A43 and A44 bias tees. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 12 Bias Tee Brackets Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 17. Install the A43 and A44 Bias Tees Follow the instruction in Figure 13 to install the A43 and A44 bias tees. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7 of this document. Figure 13 A43 and A44 Bias Tees Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 18. Assemble the A33 - A36 Test Port Coupler Assemblies 1. Remove the A33 test port 1 coupler and A36 test port 2 coupler from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A33 - A36 Test Port Couplers” in the PDF Service Guide 2.
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Step 19. Install the LED Boards, Bulkhead Connectors, and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the 4-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.
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Step 20. Install the 4-Port Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 16 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 21. Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 40 GHz Doubler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure Figure 17 A12 and A13 40 GHz Doubler Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 22. Install Bracket to A10 Source Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 18 A10 Source 2 Assembly Bracket Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 23. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 19 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 24. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 20 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 25. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables 1. Install new gray cable W77 (N5242-60030) to connector J5 of the new A17 (source 2) synthesizer board (N5242-60150). The loose end of the cable will be connected on the A14 frequency reference board (J7) after the A17 board has been installed in the analyzer.
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Step 27. Install Some Bottom-Side (Test Set) Cables CAUTION Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 10 in-lbs on all cable connections except the front and rear panel bulkhead connectors. On these, use a 9 mm nutsetter or open end torque wrench set to 21 in-lb.
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Figure 22 Location of W25 Cable Securing Clamp • W29 (N5245-20117) A31 port 4 receiver coupler to front-panel REF 4 SOURCE OUT * As shown in Figure 22, install clamp part number 1400-1334 to secure W29 (N5245-20117). • W85 (N5245-20026) A30 port 3 receiver coupler to A39 port 3 source attenuator •...
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• W44 (N5245-20020) REF 3 RCVR R3 IN to A28 mixer brick (R3) * As shown in Figure 23, install two cable ties (part number 1400-1334) to secure W44. Figure 23 Location of Cable Ties to Secure W44 (N5245-20020) • W22 (N5245-20014) A33 port 1 coupler to front-panel Port 1 CPLR ARM •...
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Figure 24 Location of Cable Tie to Secure W21 (N5245-20008) • W102 (N5245-20075) A48 port 4 receiver attenuator to A28 mixer brick (D) • W100 (N5245-20066) A47 port 3 receiver attenuator to A28 mixer brick (C) • W18 (reuse) (N5245-20049) A32 port 2 receiver coupler to W17 •...
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Step 28. Secure the Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors Follow the instruction shown in Figure 25 in this document. Figure 25 Bulkhead Connections, Front Panel Step 29. Install Cables on IF Multiplexer Board Install the following gray flexible cables in the order listed. Mixer brick cables were connected to the mixer bricks earlier in this procedure, but the other ends of these cables still require a connection.
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• W65 (N5242-60024) A28 mixer brick (D) to A24 IF multiplexer (P801) • W66 (N5242-60019) A28 mixer brick (R4) to A24 IF multiplexer (P414) • W67 (N5242-60020) A28 mixer brick (R3) to A24 IF multiplexer (P413) • W68 (N5242-60023) A28 mixer brick (C) to A24 IF multiplexer (P601) Step 30.
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of the instructions previously followed. Step 33. Reinstall Front Panel Assembly 1. For instructions on reinstalling the front panel assembly, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly” in the PDF Service Guide 2. Be sure to install the two new screws (0515-1946) in the front panel, next to test ports 3 and 4. Torque these screws to 9 in-lbs.
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NOTE If the options have not been enabled or if the option 219 license has not been removed, perform the prior steps again. If the options are still not correct, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to Getting Assistance from Agilent. Installation Note N5225-90124...
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Step 40. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration Adjustments The following adjustments must be made due to the hardware changes of the analyzer. • default EE • source adjustment • receiver adjustment • receiver characterization These adjustments are described in the PNA Service Guide and in the PNA on-line HELP. A list of equipment required to perform these adjustments is also found in the service guide.