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Keysight PNA-X N5241B Upgrade Kit

Keysight PNA-X N5241B Upgrade Kit

Noise figure measurement capability upgrade kit
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Keysight Noise Figure Measurement
Capability Upgrade Kit
To Upgrade PNA-X N5241B Option 217, Option 219, Option 222, or Option 224,
N5242B Option 217, Option 219, Option 222, or Option 224,
N5249A Option 217, Option 219, Option 222, or Option 224,
to include Option 029
Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241BU-229, N5242BU-229, and N5249BU-229
Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60120
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Noise Figure Measurement Capability Upgrade Kit To Upgrade PNA-X N5241B Option 217, Option 219, Option 222, or Option 224, N5242B Option 217, Option 219, Option 222, or Option 224, N5249A Option 217, Option 219, Option 222, or Option 224,...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A computer software or SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT commercial computer software WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT! This kit contains the newer N5245-60124 noise receiver board (with tabs). If your instrument serial prefix is less than 5200, you need to order the N5245-60125 noise receiver board kit. Contact Keysight to swap out the N5245-60124 board for a N5245-60125 kit. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
  • Page 4 Description of the Upgrade This upgrade adds noise figure measurement capability to your Option 217, Option 219, Option 222, or Option 224 2-port analyzer by adding Option 029 which includes: — a noise down converter and noise receiver — a splitter to provide a signal to the noise down converter/receiver —...
  • Page 5 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 6 The enclosed Software 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 file for the instrument that will receive the option.

  • Page 7: Table

    Using the information just gathered, you must request license key(s) from the Keysight Software Manager: http://www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager. You will need to provide an email address, to which Keysight will promptly email your license key file. Refer to “License Key Redemption” on page...
  • Page 8 21 in-lb. About Installing the Upgrade Products affected N5242B, N5242B, and N5249B Options 217, 219, 222, or 224 Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time 5 hours Estimated adjustment time 1.0 hours Estimated full instrument calibration time 6.0 hours...
  • Page 9 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 10 Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J548 to A55 noise downconverter J1 N5242-60033 a. If your instrument serial prefix is less than 5200, you need to order the N5245-60125 noise receiver board kit. Contact Keysight to swap out the N5245-60124 board for a N5245-60125 kit. Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 11 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 12 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Overview of the Installation Procedure All Instruments “Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information.” “Step 2. Remove the Outer Cover.” “Step 3. Remove the Inner Cover.” “Step 4. Remove the Front Panel Assembly.” “Step 5.
  • 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. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
  • Page 14 All Instruments Step 2. Remove the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies. Refer to Figure 1 for this step of the procedure.
  • Page 15 All Instruments Step 3. Remove the Inner Cover Refer to Figure 2 for this step of procedure. ① 1. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the 12 pan head screws (item ➁ 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the 9 flat head screws (item 3.
  • Page 16 All Instruments Step 4. Remove the Front Panel Assembly Refer to Figure 3 for this step of procedure. ① 1. With a 5/16-in wrench, remove all front panel jumpers (item ➁ 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the screws (item ) from the sides of the frame.
  • Page 17 All Instruments Step 5. 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. Some flexing of the cables may be necessary but do not over-bend them.
  • Page 18 All Instruments For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5310 and below (IMPORTANT: save these cables for reuse): — W115 Front-panel Port 1 CPLR ARM to A29 Port 1 coupler — W117 Front-panel Port 2 CPLR ARM to A32 Port 2 coupler —...
  • Page 19 All Instruments Step 6. Remove the Existing Attenuators, Brackets, and Bias Tees (If Present) Refer to Figure 4 for this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 224 is similar in appearance. To see an image showing the precise location of all cables, click the appropriate Chapter 6 bookmark (Ex: “2-Port Configuration, Options 224/029”) in the PDF Service Guide.
  • Page 20 All Instruments Figure 4 Existing Attenuators and Brackets Removal Installation Note N5242-90120...

  • Page 21: Bias Tee Bracket

    All Instruments Step 7. Assemble the Old Attenuators and the New A52 and A53 Bypass Switches onto the New Brackets Refer to Figure 5 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7. 1.
  • Page 22 All Instruments Figure 5 Attenuators and Bypass Switches Assembly Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 23 All Instruments Step 8. Install the New Brackets, with the Old Attenuators and the New A52 and A53 Bypass Switches, and 3.5 mm Bias Tees (If Present) into the Analyzer Refer to Figure 6 for this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 217, 222, and 224 are similar in appearance.
  • Page 24 All Instruments Figure 6 New Brackets Installation into the Analyzer Step 9. Assemble and Install the A54 Bridge and A55 Noise Downconverter Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 25 All Instruments Refer to Figure 7 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. Connect the A54 bridge to the A55 noise downconverter, using cable adapter W131, as shown. Place these assemblies on a flat surface and torque each W131 connector to 10 in-lbs while holding the A54 and A55 assemblies flat.
  • Page 26 All Instruments Step 10. Install the A22 Splitter Refer to Figure 8 for this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 217, 222, and 224 are similar in appearance. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
  • Page 27 All Instruments Figure 8 A22 Splitter Installation Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 28 Instruments with Serial prefixes <5200 Only Instruments with Serial prefixes <5200 Only This section assumes you have an instrument with a serial prefix <5200 and have contacted Keysight to swap your N5245-60124 board for a N5245-60125 kit. Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page If your instrument serial is >5200 skip to next step.
  • Page 29 All Instruments All Instruments Step 12. Install the A7 Noise Receiver Board Refer to Figure 9 for this part of this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 217, 222, and 224 are similar in appearance.
  • Page 30 All Instruments Figure 9 Noise Receiver Board Installation Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 31 All Instruments Step 13. Install the Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate (For All 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.
  • Page 32 All Instruments Step 14. Install the 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 33 All Instruments - W127(N5242-20292) A37 port 2 source attenuator to A53 port 2 bypass switch - W132(N5242-20277) Front-panel Port 1 RCVR A IN to A42 port 1 receiver attenuator - W124(N5242-20295) Front-panel Port 1 CPLR THRU to A52 port 1 bypass switch - W122(N5242-20298) A34 port 1 source attenuator to A52 port 1 bypass switch...
  • Page 34 All Instruments For anal yzers with the bias tee option not installed (N5241/42/9B-217 or N5241/42/9B-222): All anal yzer serial numbers: - W145 (N5242-20305) A52 port 1 bypass switch to A29 port 1 coupler Anal yzer serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5310 and below: - W115 (N5222-20070) Front-panel Port 1 CPLR ARM to A29 Port 1 coupler - W116 (N5222-20069) Front-panel Port 2 CPLR THRU to A32 Port 2...
  • Page 35 All Instruments Figure 11 New Test Set Cable Installation, Part 2 Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 36 All Instruments Step 15. Replace the A16 Power Supply (If Necessary) Refer to Figure 12 for this step of the procedure. The analyzer model shown in the illustration is for reference only and may not be the same as your analyzer. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
  • Page 37 All Instruments Figure 12 Power Supply Replacement Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 38 All Instruments Step 16. Remove the Old Lower Front Panel Overlay Refer to Figure 13 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. From the back side of the front panel, use a blunt object in the cutouts in ①...
  • Page 39 All Instruments Figure 13 Lower Front panel Overlay Replacement Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 40 All Instruments Step 17. 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 analyzer chassis. Refer to Figure 14 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
  • Page 41 All Instruments Step 18. Install the New Lower Front Panel Overlay Refer to Figure 13 on page 39 for this step of the procedure. Although a 4-port PNA is shown in the graphic, the concept is the same for the 2-port PNA. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page ➁...
  • Page 42 All Instruments Step 20. Reinstall the Inner Cover Refer to Figure 15 for this step of the procedure. 1. Position the inner cover on the analyzer. ① 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, install the 12 pan head screws (item ➁...
  • Page 43 All Instruments Step 21. Reinstall the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies. Refer to Figure 16 for this step of the procedure.
  • Page 44 2. Right click the on the desired option and click Delete. 3. In the Select Desired Option list, click 028. 4. In the Keysight License Manager dialog box that appears, press or click Yes to confirm delete. 5. A message displays stating that the option removal was successful.
  • Page 45 All Instruments Option Enable Procedure 1. Locate the email(s) from Keysight which contain license file attachments. These emails are a result of “Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information” on page A single license file may contain licenses for more than one instrument.
  • Page 46 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 47 All Instruments Step 25. Prepare the PNA for the User 1. If necessary, reinstall front jumper cables. 2. If necessary, reinstall the cable guards, pushing them over the front jumper cables until the cushioning material touches the front panel of the PNA.
  • Page 48 All Instruments Installation Note N5242-90120...
  • Page 49 Installation Note Xxxxx-xxxxx...
  • Page 50 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2012-2017 Edition 1, May 2017 N5242-90120 www.keysight.com...

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