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Keysight Technologies EXA Installation Note

Keysight Technologies EXA Installation Note

Signal analyzer option exm, external mixing upgrade kit
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Keysight EXA Signal Analyzer
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade
Kit
Notice: This document contains references to Agilent.
Please note that Agilent's Test and Measurement
business has become Keysight Technologies. For more
information, go to www.keysight.com.
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  • Page 1 Keysight EXA Signal Analyzer Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Notice: This document contains references to Agilent. Please note that Agilent’s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com. Installation Note...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Keysight Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Products Affected: EXA N9010A Serial Numbers: MY/SG/US51440000 and above (Options 532 and 544) To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center (X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight ( ) Customer Estimated Installation Time: 1.5 Hours...
  • Page 4 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Introduction This kit includes parts to upgrade an EXA signal analyzer with frequency range option 532 or 544 and serial number MY/SG/US51440000 or later to add Option EXM, External Mixing. In addition to installing the hardware to support Option EXM, a license for the following option will also be installed: —...
  • Page 5 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Installation Kit Parts List Description Keysight Part Quantity Number Adapter- Coaxial Straight Female-SMA to Female-SMA, 50W 1250-1666 Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth, ¼ inch 2190-0067 Nut-Hex-Double-Chamfer 1/4-36-THD.125-IN-THK, Stainless Steel 2950-0223 50 Ohm Termination, SMA male 1810-0118 Opt EXM Cable Kit with Wire Markers N9010-60009...

  • Page 6: Installation Procedure

    — Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.10.00 or later) — Test equipment and computer supported by the X- Series Performance Tests and Adjustment Software — EXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available as: — N9010A Option OBW or — Keysight part number N9010-90050 —...
  • Page 7 4. If the analyzer is equipped with any of the following frequency range options (refer to the data in step 3 above): N9010A-503 N9010A-507 N9010A-513 N9010A-526 do not proceed with the installation of this upgrade kit. An RF or microwave EXA is not compatible with Option EXM. Installation Note N9010-90041...
  • Page 8 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Analyzer Disassembly If the instrument is placed on its face during any of the following procedures, CAUTION be sure to use a soft surface or soft cloth to avoid damage to the front panel, keys, or input connector.
  • Page 9 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal Installation Note N9010-90041...
  • Page 10 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Option PRC 1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power. 2. Refer to Appendix Figure 2, “Bail Handle Removal,”. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that hold the bail handle (2) to the front frame. Figure 2 Bail Handle Removal 3.
  • Page 11 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit 4. Refer to Appendix Figure 3, “Option PRC Outer Case Removal,”. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (including washers) (1) that hold the rear bumpers (2) (two on each side) in place. Figure 3 Option PRC Outer Case Removal 5.
  • Page 12 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Top Brace Removal Refer to Appendix Figure 4, “Top Brace Removal,”. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the eight screws (3) (0515-0372) attaching the top brace to the chassis. Remove the ten screws (4) (0515-1227) attaching the top brace to the boards.
  • Page 13 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Front Frame Assembly Removal Make sure any connectors on the front panel are removed. NOTE 1. Refer to Appendix Figure 5, “Front Frame Removal,”. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1) (0515-1035), four on each side, to detach the Front Frame Assembly from the chassis.
  • Page 14 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Figure 6 Front Panel Cable Installation Note N9010-90041...
  • Page 15 The long, straight section of W28 should be parallel to the casting of the A13 Front End and level. Refer to Appendix Figure 7, “Orientation of W28 in a Millimeter Wave EXA,”. Note that W26 is routed below W28. Torque the cable nut to 10 inch-pounds.

  • Page 16: Add Ext Mixer Connector And Cable To Front Frame Assembly

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Add EXT MIXER Connector and Cable to Front Frame Assembly 1. Locate the SMA female to SMA female connector (1250-1666), ¼” lockwasher (2190-0067), and ¼” hex nut (2950-0223) in the kit. If the SMA connector includes hardware, discard that hardware and use the 2190-0067 lockwasher and 2950-0223 hex nut included in this kit.
  • Page 17 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Figure 9 Connecting W27 to Ext Mixer Connector Figure 10 Proper Orientation of W27 Installation Note N9010-90041...
  • Page 18 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Front Frame Replacement 1. Refer to Appendix Figure 11, “Front Panel Cable,”. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Ensure the locking tabs are engaged. 2. Refer to Appendix Figure 12, “Front Frame Replacement,”. Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly onto the chassis.
  • Page 19 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Figure 12 Front Frame Replacement 3. Refer to Appendix Figure 13, “W27 and W28 Before Alignment,”. When the front panel is installed, cables W27 and W28 typically do not align. This is OK since the cables are flexible. 4.
  • Page 20 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Figure 14 W27 and W28 Properly Aligned 5. Refer to Appendix Figure 15, “Torque Cable W27 onto W28,”. Use a ¼” open-end wrench to prevent the SMA female connector on W28 from twisting. Use a 5/16” torque wrench to torque the nut on W27 to 10 inch-pounds.
  • Page 21 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Top Brace Replacement 1. Refer to Appendix Figure 16, “Top Brace Replacement,”. To replace the top brace, place the brace in the correct position and attach to the chassis using the eight screws (3) (0515-0372). Attach the top brace to the boards using the ten screws (4) (0515-1227).
  • Page 22 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit 3. In the upgrade kit, locate the Warning Label, N9030-80018. 4. Refer to Appendix Figure 17, “Add Warning Label to Top Brace,”. Attach the Warning Label to the top brace as shown. 5. Locate the 50 Ohm SMA termination in the kit, part number 1810-0118. Attach the SMA termination to the front panel EXT MIXER connector.
  • Page 23 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Final Installation for Standard Instruments (Benchtop Configuration, Appendix Figure 1, “Instrument Outer Case Removal,” 1. Refer to Appendix Figure 1, “Instrument Outer Case Removal,”. Carefully slide the instrument cover back onto the instrument from the rear of the analyzer, making sure not to damage any internal cables.

  • Page 24: Update Instrument Software

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Update Instrument Software Go to the following website and determine whether or not the analyzer has the latest instrument software already installed (the currently-installed software was noted in the Analyzer Information procedure at the beginning of the installation procedure): http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software If the analyzer does not have the latest instrument software already installed, download and install the latest version.

  • Page 25: Verify The License Installation

    Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Figure 17-1 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu 7. The analyzer will automatically consume the License File (this may take a few minutes). When the License File is consumed the Keysight License Manager will display a “Successful License Installation”...
  • Page 26 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit 2. Double-click on the LaunchXSA icon on the Windows desktop. Wait for the XSA application to finish starting (the analyzer should be sweeping). 3. Press System, Show, System on the analyzer to display a list of all displayed options. You should see the following option listed: —...
  • Page 27 For assistance, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office. To find your local Keysight office access the following URL, or if in the United States, call the following telephone number: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist...
  • Page 28 Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit Installation Note N9010-90041...
  • Page 29 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2015 Edition 1, February 2015 N9010-90041 www.keysight.com...