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Keysight Technologies N9010B EXA Installation Note

Keysight Technologies N9010B EXA Installation Note

Mxa signal analyzer option b40, 40 mhz analysis bandwidth and microwave preselector bypass (mpb) upgrade kit
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Keysight Technologies
N9010B EXA and N9020B
MXA Signal Analyzer
Option B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies N9010B EXA and N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer Option B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit 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 B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Option B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit Products Affected: N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer Serial Numbers: Options:...
  • Page 4 Introduction Introduction This kit includes parts to upgrade any N9010B EXA or N9020B MXA signal analyzer to add Option B40, 40 MHz analysis bandwidth. If the analyzer has frequency range Options 507, 508, 513, or 526, hardware and licenses for Option MPB, microwave preselector bypass will also be installed.

  • Page 5: Installation Kit Parts List

    Introduction Installation Kit Parts List Quantity Description Keysight Part Number A3 40 MHz Digital IF Assembly N9020-60016 A15 Front End Controller w/ IF MUX N9020-60172 Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit with Wire Markers (includes cables W36, W37, N9020-60301 W38, W39, W41, W42, and W50 listed below) Coaxial Fixed Attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, Option 006, PB Free (AT1) 08493-60026 Bracket, PS Bypass Switch 1...
  • Page 6 Introduction Quantity Description Keysight Part Number Cable Tie, Self-Locking, Nylon Gray 1400-0249 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178 Entitlement Certificate, Preselector Bypass Upgrade 5972-3380 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169 Installation Note This note a. This cable is included in the Option B40/BUN Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9020-60301 Installation Note N9020-90253...

  • Page 7: Tools Required

    Introduction Tools Required — T-8 TORX Driver — T-6 TORX Driver — T-10 TORX Driver — T-20 TORX Driver — 5/16-inch torque wrench — 9/16-inch nut driver — 1/4-inch socket on 4-pound torque wrench — Scissors or knife — Diagonal cutters —...

  • Page 8: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Analyzer Information 1. Connect a power cord to the analyzer and turn on the analyzer. 2. After the analyzer has completed turning on, press System, Show System. Make note of the following information from the Show System screen: Product Number ________________ Serial Number ________________ Instrument S/W Revision ________________...
  • Page 9 Installation Procedure — If the analyzer’s frequency range option is either N9010B-503 or N9020B-503, you do not need to perform the Install Preselector Bypass Hardware procedure. Also, you should not redeem the entitlement for N9010B-BUP or N9020B-BUP (as appropriate). The Install Preselector Bypass Hardware procedure and the entitlement for N9010B-BUP and N9020B-BUP are only for analyzers with frequency range options 507, 508, 513, or 526.

  • Page 10: Update Instrument Software

    Installation Procedure Update Instrument Software Updating the instrument software and installing the necessary licenses before installing the new hardware will help ensure that the hardware installation was successful. Go to the following website and determine whether or not the analyzer has the latest instrument software already installed: http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software If the analyzer does not have the latest instrument software already installed, download and install...
  • Page 11 Installation Procedure Licensing the New Options License Installation Procedure over USB 1. This upgrade kit includes an Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) and a Preselector Bypass Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5972-3380). Depending upon the frequency range of the analyzer, either one or both of these Entitlement Certificates will be used.
  • Page 12 Installation Procedure 8. The signal 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” message similar to the one shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 13 Installation Procedure Alternate Installation Procedure The License File can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the following analyzer folder: C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing. Verify the License Installation 1. Before the licenses will be recognized, the XSA application must be restarted. Press System and Exit Program.

  • Page 14: Analyzer Disassembly

    Installation Procedure Analyzer Disassembly If the instrument is placed on its face during any of the following procedures, be sure to use a soft surface or soft cloth to avoid damage to the front panel, keys, or input connector. If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the “Portable Instrument (Option PRC)”...
  • Page 15 Installation Procedure Figure 3 Standard Instrument Outer Case Removal 5. Proceed to the Front Frame Assembly Removal section to remove the front frame. Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 16 Installation Procedure Portable Instrument (Option PRC) Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed. 1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power. 2. Refer to Figure 4. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that hold the bail handle (2) to the front frame.
  • Page 17 Installation Procedure 4. Refer to Figure 5. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws including washers (1) that hold the rear bumpers (2) in place. 5. Pull the instrument cover (3) off towards the rear of the instrument. Figure 5 Option PRC Instrument Outer Case Removal Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure Front Frame Assembly Removal 1. Refer to Figure 6. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1), four on each side, to detach the front frame from the chassis. Figure 6 Front Frame Removal Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 19 Installation Procedure 2. Refer to Figure 7. Pull the front frame carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the A8 Motherboard. W1 may have locking springs on each side. Depress the spring on each side of the connector to remove from the motherboard.
  • Page 20 Installation Procedure Rear Panel Removal 1. Refer to Figure 8. Using the T-10 driver, remove the screws (2) attaching the rear panel (1) to the chassis. The rear panel can now be removed. 2. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to remove the nut securing the EXT REF IN connector from the rear panel.
  • Page 21 Installation Procedure Top Brace Removal 1. Refer to Figure 9. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the eight panhead screws (3) (0515-0372), four on each side, attaching the brace to the chassis. Also remove and discard the twelve or fourteen (for MXA with Option B85, B1A, or B1X) flathead screws (4) (0515-1946) attaching the top brace to the boards.
  • Page 22 Installation Procedure RF Bracket Removal 1. Refer to Figure 10. Remove the RF bracket (1) by removing the remaining seven screws (2) using the T-10 driver. Figure 10 RF Bracket Removal Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 23 Installation Procedure Replace Front End Control Assembly Refer to Analyzer Information at the beginning of the Installation Procedure. Do not perform this procedure if the Front End Controller has a Hw Id of 41 or 75. 1. Refer to Figure 11.
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure 3. Refer to Figure 12. Install the Enhanced Front End Control assembly included in this kit into slot 6 in the chassis securing with the ejector. 4. Reattach the ribbon cables W16, W17, W18, and W22 to the Front End Control assembly (1). Figure 12 Enhanced Front End Control Assembly Installation Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 25 Installation Procedure Installing Microwave Preselector Bypass Switches Perform this procedure only if the analyzer has frequency range Option 507, 508. 513, or 526. If the analyzer has frequency range Option 503, skip to the “Replace A3 Digital IF Assembly” on page 1.
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure 3. Refer to Figure 14. Locate one of the two coaxial switches (N1810-60069) (1) and the PS Bypass Switch 1 Bracket (E4410-00104) (2) in the kit. Figure 14 Switch 1 Placement 4. Mount the switch with the Keysight label facing up. 5.
  • Page 27 Installation Procedure 6. Refer to Figure 15. Locate the other coaxial switch (N1810-60069) (1) and the PS Bypass Switch 2 Bracket (E4410-00110) (2) in the kit. Figure 15 Switch 2 Placement 7. Place the second switch/bracket assembly (1)/(2) on the bracket previously installed. Assure Keysight label on switch is facing up.
  • Page 28 Installation Procedure 10.Locate the switch control cable harness (E4410-60159) in the kit. 11.Refer to Figure 16. Connect the end of the switch control harness with only one connector to J801 on the A15 Enhanced Front End Control Assembly. Figure 16 Wire Harness Routing 12.Connect the remaining two wire harness connectors (1) to the switches.
  • Page 29 Installation Procedure 14.Refer to Figure 17. Attach the coaxial fixed attenuator (1) included in the kit to Switch 2 port 1. Torque to 10 inch-lbs. Figure 17 Attenuator Installation 15.Locate W35 semi-rigid coax cable (N9020-20210) in the kit. Connect the cable between the coaxial fixed attenuator (1) and port 1 of Switch 1 (the lower switch).
  • Page 30 Installation Procedure 16.Refer to Figure 18. Remove semi-rigid coax cable W7 between the output of the A12 YTF preselector and the J9 of the A13 Front End Assembly. Figure 18 Remove W7 Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 31 Installation Procedure 17.Refer to Figure 19. Locate W34 semi-rigid coax cable (E4410-20164) in the kit. Connect the cable between the center port of Switch 1 (the lower switch) and J9 of the A13 Front End Assembly. Torque to 10 inch-pounds. 18.Locate W31 semi-rigid coax cable (E4410-20161) in the kit.
  • Page 32 Installation Procedure 19.Refer to Figure 20. Locate W33 semi-rigid coax cable (E4410-20165) in the kit. Connect the cable between port 2 of Switch 1 (the lower switch) and the output of the A12 YTF Preselector. Torque the cable at the A12 end first to 10 inch-pounds and then torque the cable at the Switch 1 end to 10 inch-pounds.
  • Page 33 Installation Procedure Replace A3 Digital IF Assembly 1. Refer to Figure 21. Disconnect cables W12 and W13 from the bottom of the DIF assembly. Figure 21 W12 and W13 Removal Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 34 Installation Procedure 2. Refer to Figure 22. Pull the AIF/DIF assembly part way out of the chassis. Disconnect cables W13, W14, and W15 from the AIF assembly. Figure 22 AIF/DIF Assembly Removal 3. Discard cable W13. 4. The AIF/DIF assembly can be removed from the chassis by pulling straight out the back. 5.
  • Page 35 Installation Procedure 8. Refer to Figure 23. To pair the AIF and DIF together again, set the DIF (2) in position over the AIF (1). Attach the AIF to the DIF with three screws (3) (0515-0372) removed in step Torque to 9 inch-pounds, starting with the middle screw. Figure 23 AIF/DIF Pairing 9.
  • Page 36 Installation Procedure Figure 24 AIF Cables Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 37 Installation Procedure Figure 25 DIF Cables Installation Note N9020-90253...

  • Page 38: Cable Installation

    Installation Procedure Cable Installation 11.Remove the wire cable hold-down on the right side of the chassis to free the gray coax cables going to the A16 Reference Assembly. 12.Refer to Figure 26. Locate W38 in the Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-1861 and will be labeled “901”...
  • Page 39 Installation Procedure Refer to Analyzer Information at the beginning of the Installation Procedure. Do not perform step 13 step 14 below if the Front End Controller has a Hw Id of 41 or 75. 13.Refer to Figure 27. Disconnect W15 from A13J7 of the A13 RF Front End Assembly and remove the cable;...
  • Page 40 Installation Procedure 15.Refer to Figure 28. Disconnect cable W12 from A16J710 on the A16 Reference Assembly and discard. Figure 28 Reference Cables 16.Refer to Figure 28. Locate W54 in the Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable has part number 8121-2288 and will be labeled “716” on one end and “14” on the other. Connect the end labeled “716”...
  • Page 41 Installation Procedure Refer to Analyzer Information at the beginning of the Installation Procedure. Do not perform step 19 step 20 below if the Front End Controller has a Hw Id of 41 or 75. 19.Refer to Figure 24. Locate W37 in the Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-1401 and will be labeled “900”...
  • Page 42 Installation Procedure Dressing Cables 1. Refer to Figure 29. Dress the coaxial cables and semi-rigid cables neatly and tie together using cable ties (1400-0249) at the locations indicated. Figure 29 Adding Cable Ties near A13 and A15 Assemblies 2. Refer to Figure 30.
  • Page 43 Installation Procedure Figure 30 Adding Cable Ties near A9 and A10 Assemblies 3. Refer to Figure 31. Reinstall the wire cable hold down. Assure the cables lie flat. 4. Dress the coaxial cables and semi-rigid cables neatly and tie together using cable ties (1400-0249) at the locations indicated.
  • Page 44 Installation Procedure Reassembly 1. Refer to Figure 32. Reinstall the RF bracket (1) onto the chassis using seven screws (2). Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 32 RF Bracket Replacement Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 45 Installation Procedure 2. Refer to Figure 33. To replace the top brace (1), place it in the correct position and attach using the 0515-1946 (4) screws included in the kit and the 0515-0372 (3) screws removed earlier. Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 33 Top Brace Replacement 3.
  • Page 46 Installation Procedure 6. Refer to Figure 34. Place the rear panel (1) into position in the chassis. Replace the screws (2) to attach the rear panel to the chassis. Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 34 Rear Panel Replacement Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 47 Installation Procedure 7. Refer to Figure 35. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Figure 35 Front Panel Cable 8. Reattach ribbon cable W24 for instruments with Option BBA. Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 48 Installation Procedure 9. Refer to Figure 36. Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly onto the chassis. Ensure no cables are crushed. Replace the eight screws (1), four on each side of the chassis. Torque to 9 inch pounds. Figure 36 Front Frame Replacement Installation Note N9020-90253...
  • Page 49 Installation Procedure Final Installation for Standard Instruments (Benchtop Configuration, Figure 3 1. Refer to Figure 3. Carefully slide the instrument cover back onto the instrument from the rear of the analyzer, making sure not to damage any internal cables. The seam on the cover should be on the bottom of the instrument.
  • Page 50 Installation Procedure Loading New Hardware Drivers On the first boot-up after installing the new hardware, the analyzer will detect the new hardware and will need to load drivers for the new hardware. The analyzer will boot-up as Instrument user, but loading the new drivers requires administrator privileges. 1.
  • Page 51 Installation Procedure 7. The FPGA Programming Utility will start and a window as shown in Figure 37 will appear. Figure 37 FPGA Programming Utility 8. To program the FPGA code, press 1 on the numeric keypad and press Enter. You will need to confirm this selection by pressing 1 and Enter one more time.

  • Page 52: Verify Hardware Installation

    Installation Procedure Verify Hardware Installation 1. Verify the spectrum analyzer application loads and sweeps as expected. 2. Press System, Show Hardware on the analyzer and verify that the DIF, EAIF, and EFEC boards identify themselves as: — Analog IF (Hw Id = 57) —...

  • Page 53: Adjustments Required

    For assistance, get in touch with 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 54 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2016-2018 Edition 1, September 2018 N9020-90253 www.keysight.com...

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