Add 4-port capability upgrade kit to upgrade pna-x n5244b or n5245b option 219 to option 419 for analyzers with serial numbers prefixed my/sg/us5201 and above
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Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit To Upgrade PNA-X N5244B or N5245B Option 219 to Option 419 For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5201 and Above Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5244BU-619 and N5245BU-619 Keysight Kit Number: N5245-60113 Installation Note...
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Keysight Add Option 419 Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5245-60113 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade If you had an A model PNA-X with Option 219/419 with Option H85 that was upgraded to a B model, please refer to Options 217/417. If you had an A model PNA-X with Option 224/423 with Option H85 that was upgraded to a B model then refer to Option 222/422.
Description of the Upgrade Getting Assistance from 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...
Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared Getting Prepared 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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Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared — Certificate number — From your instrument — Model number — Serial number 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.
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Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared ESD Equipment Required for the Installation Description Keysight Part Number ESD grounding wrist strap 9300-1367 5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300-0980 2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15-ft grounding wire 9300-0797 ESD heel strap (for use with conductive floors) 9300-1308 Installation Note N5245-90113...
4.5 hours 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 1. In addition to the upgrade kit, the shipment includes an Software Entitlement Certificate. Refer to “License...
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Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60113 Description Part Number Desig. Installation note (this document) N5245-90113 Software Entitlement Certificate 5964-5145 26.5 GHz source (2) assembly 5087-7780 Doubler assembly, port 3 5087-7349 Doubler assembly, port 4 13.5 GHz source 2 synthesizer board...
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Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60113 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M2.5 x 16, pan head (to attach splitter to mixer brick) 0515-2007 Machine screw, M3.0 x 6, pan head (4 to attach 2 receiver attenuator/bracket assy. to 0515-0430 deck;...
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Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60113 Description Part Number Desig. A12 port 3 doubler to W14 N5245-20036 A30 port 3 reference coupler to W13 N5245-20043 A13 port 4 doubler to W16 N5245-20036 A31 port 4 reference coupler to W15 N5245-20044...
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Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60113 Description Part Number Desig. A42 port 1 bias tee to front panel port 1 CPLR THRU N5245-20085 A30 port 3 reference coupler to A39 port 3 source attenuator N5245-20026 A39 port 3 source attenuator to front-panel Port 3 SOURCE OUT N5245-20027...
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.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade “Step 23. Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies.” “Step 24. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables.” “Step 25. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables.” “Step 26.
Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Once the license key file has been received and the information verified, you can proceed with the installation at step 2. If the model number, serial number, or option number do not match those on your license key file, you will not be able to install the option.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Service Guide . To see an image showing the location of cables W55, W56, and W57, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Bottom RF Cables, 2-Port, Option 219” in the PDF Service Guide Reference Part Number Description...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 1 A28 Mixer Brick Assembly 2. Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Installation Note N5245-90113...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 2 Shields, A26 Splitter, and A69 3 dB Pad Installation 3. Connect the gray flexible cables in the order shown in Figure Graphics in this document such as Figure 3 use very brief text to instruct where to connect a cable.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 3 A28 Mixer Brick Cable Installation Step 9. Install the A27/A28 Mixer Bricks Assembly Install the A27/A28 mixer brick assembly, reusing the 4 existing screws. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A27 and A28 Mixer Bricks”...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 4 A30 and A31 Reference Coupler Assembly Step 11. Install the A30 and A31 Reference Coupler Assemblies Install the A30 and A31 reference coupler assemblies. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A29-A32 Reference Couplers and Reference Coupler Mounting Brackets”...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13. Install the A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Install the A47 and A48 receiver attenuator assemblies. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A38-A41 Source Attenuators and the A46-A49 Receiver Attenuators”...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 5 Bias Tee Brackets Step 17. Install the A43 and A44 Bias Tees Install the A43 and A44 bias tees. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A42-A45 Bias Tees” in the PDF Service Guide .
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure 6. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 9 of this document. Figure 6 A33 - A36 Test Port Coupler Assembly Step 19.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 7 LED Board Assemblies and Test Port Coupler Assemblies Installation Step 20. Install the Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Installation Note N5245-90113...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 8 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Step 21. Install Bracket to A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Installation Note N5245-90113...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 9 A10 Source 2 Assembly - Attach Bracket N5247-20136 (Using screws: 0515-0666 x1 and 0515-2078 x2) Installation Note N5245-90113...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 22. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 10 A10 Source 2 Assembly – Attach cables N5245-20032, N5245-20034, & N5245-20035 Installation Note N5245-90113...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 23. Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 11 A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Installation Installation Note N5245-90113...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 24. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 12 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Installation Note N5245-90113...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 25. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables 1. Install gray cable W77 (N5242-60030) to connector J5 of the A17 (source 2) synthesizer board (N5240-60074). 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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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 26. 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.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 13 Semigrid Cables Installation — W96 (N5245-20087)A45 port 2 bias tee to port 2 CPLR THRU — W92 (N5245-20088)A44 port 4 bias tee to A35 port 4 coupler — W84 (N5245-20085)A42 port 1 bias tee to A33 port 1 coupler —...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 14 Location of Cable Clamp to Secure W25 (N5245-20116) — W29 (N5245-20117)A31 port 4 ref coupler to front-panel REF 4 SOURCE — W89 (N5245-20026)A31 port 4 reference coupler to A40 port 4 source attenuator —...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W94 (reuse) (N5245-20031)A41 port 2 source attenuator to front-panel Port 2 SOURCE OUT — W46 (N5245-20115)REF 2 RCVR R2 IN to A27 mixer brick (R2) * Connect W46 to top R2 connector on the mixer bricks. —...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade * As shown in Figure 15, install cable tie part number 1400-0249 to secure W21. Figure 15 Location of Cable Tie to Secure W21 (N5245-20008) — W43 (reuse) (N5245-20009)A37 reference mixer switch to A27 mixer brick (R1) * Connect W43 to bottom R1 connector on the mixer bricks.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W104 (reuse) (N5245-20057)A49 port 2 receiver attenuator to A27 mixer brick (B) * Connect W104 to bottom B connector on the mixer bricks — W98 (reuse) (N5245-20056)A46 port 1 receiver attenuator to A27 mixer brick (A) * Connect W98 to top A connector on the mixer bricks.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 16 Bulkhead Cmonnections, Front Panel Step 28. Reinstall the A23 Test Set Motherboard 1. For instructions on reinstalling the board, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the A23 test set motherboard” in the PDF Service Guide 2.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — Ribbon cable (part of bias tee assembly), port 3 bias tee to A23 test set motherboard J543 — Ribbon cable (part of bias tee assembly), port 4 bias tee to A23 test set motherboard J544 —...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 17 Replacing the Front Panel’s Lower Dress Panel and label Step 30. Reinstall Front Panel Assembly 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 —...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Placing two fingers at the middle, press the overlay firmly onto the frame while sliding your fingers in opposite directions towards the ends of the overlay. Repeat on all areas of the overlay. Step 32.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 36. Remove Option 219 License Procedure Requirements — The analyzer must be powered up and operating to perform this procedure. — The Network Analyzer program must be running. — A keyboard and mouse must be connected to the network analyzer. Option 219 License Removal Procedure 1.
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— Press Help > About NA and verify that Option 219 is listed in the PNA application. If the options have not been enabled or if the option 219 license has not been removed, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page...
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. After successful installation of all upgrades, some features require some adjustments to ensure the instrument meets its specified performance. Refer to the following Web site: http://na.support.keysight.com/pna. Step 39. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration Adjustments The following adjustments must be made due to the hardware changes of the analyzer.
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Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 40. Prepare the PNA for the User — If necessary, reinstall front jumper cables. — If necessary, reinstall the cable guards, pushing them over the front jumper cables until the cushioning material touches the front panel of the PNA. —...
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