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Keysight Technologies PNA-X N5241B Installation Note

To upgrade option 217 to option 417 for analyzers with serial numbers prefixed my/sg/us5201 and above
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Add 4-Port Capability
Upgrade Kit
To Upgrade PNA-X N5241B or N5242B or
N5249B Option 217 to Option 417
For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5201 and Above
Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: N5241BU-617, N5242BU-617, and
N5249BU-617
Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60122
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit To Upgrade PNA-X N5241B or N5242B or N5249B Option 217 to Option 417 For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5201 and Above Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: N5241BU-617, N5242BU-617, and N5249BU-617 Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60122...
  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH government requirements THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY beyond those set forth in the © Keysight Technologies, Inc. TERMS IN THE SEPARATE EULA shall apply, except to the 2009-2017 AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL. extent that those terms, rights, or...
  • Page 3 Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5242-60122 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade In June 2013, the N5241A/AS and N5242A/AS analyzers underwent significant hardware changes. Some components that have 2.4 mm connectors (bias tees, couplers, and some semi-rigid cables) were replaced with components that have 3.5 mm connectors.
  • Page 4 Description of the Upgrade Description of the Upgrade This upgrade adds the following items to your N5241B or N5242B or N5249B Option 217 4-port analyzer: — an additional 26.5 GHZ source board — an additional 13.5 GHZ source synthesizer board —...
  • Page 5: Getting Assistance From Keysight

    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...
  • Page 6: Getting Prepared

    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.
  • Page 7 Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared (Instrument information is available in the network analyzer - on the toolbar, click Help, then click About Network Analyzer.) — 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.
  • Page 8: Tools Required For The Installation

    Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared Tools Required for the Installation Description Part Number T-10 TORX driver - set to 9 in-lbs (1.02 N.m) T-20 TORX driver - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m) 5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench- set to 10 in-lbs (1.13 N.m) 5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m) 3/16-in (5 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 6 in-lbs (0.68 N.m) 5/8-in (16 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m)
  • 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 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60122 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M3.0 x 14, pan head (2 to attach splitter to mixer brick mounting 0515-2994 block) Bulkhead connector assembly for test set front plate 1250-3805 SMA male straight 50-ohm 1250-4261...
  • Page 11 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60122 Description Part Number Desig. Port 2 CPLR THRU to A32 port 2 coupler N5222-20053 A32 port 2 coupler to front-panel Port 2 CPLR ARM N5222-20034 Front panel jumpers N5222-20091...
  • Page 12 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60122 Description Part Number Desig. Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J213 to A24 mixer brick 2 N5242-60006 A PNA Option 217 with Option 029A being upgraded to Option 417 with Option 029A will require the items previously listed and the following items also.
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    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.
  • Page 14 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade “Step 20. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly.” “Step 21. Install the Front Panel Overlay.” “Step 22. Install the Front Panel Jumper Cables.” “Step 23. Position the Cables and Wires to Prevent Pinching.” “Step 24.
  • Page 15: Step 4.Remove The Front Panel Assembly

    Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 4.Remove the Front Panel Assembly For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly” in the PDF Service Guide Step 5.Remove the A19 Test Set Motherboard For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the A19 Test Set Motherboard”...
  • Page 16 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 7.Remove the A23 Mixer Brick Assembly Remove the A23 mixer brick assembly from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A23 and A24 Mixer Bricks” in the PDF Service Guide 1.
  • Page 17 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 8.Assemble the A24 Mixer Brick and A22 Splitter Refer to Figure 1 in this document for this step. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 9 of this document. 1.
  • Page 18 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 2 A23 and A24 Mixer Brick Assembly Installation Note N5242-90122...
  • Page 19 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9.Assemble the A26 and A27 Test Port Bridges Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 3 A26 and A27 Test Port Bridge Assembly Installation Note N5242-90122...
  • Page 20 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 10.Install the Mixer Bricks Assembly and Test Port Bridge Assemblies Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 4 A23, A24 Mixer Bricks Installation and A26, A27 Test Port Bridges Installation Installation Note N5242-90122...
  • Page 21 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 11.Assemble the A35 and A36 Source Attenuators and the A43 and A44 Receiver Attenuators Follow the five instructions shown in Figure Figure 5 A35, A36 Source Attenuators Assembly and A43, A44 Receiver Attenuators Assembly Step 12.Assemble the A29 - A32 Test Port Coupler Assemblies 1.
  • Page 22 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. If your analyzer’s serial number prefix is MY/SG/US5310 and below: Discard the test port couplers you just removed from the PNA. These old couplers have 2.4 mm connectors and must be replaced with the new couplers (3.5 mm connectors) included in the kit.
  • Page 23 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13.Install the LED Boards and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the 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. 2.
  • Page 24 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 14.Install the Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate Refer to Figure 8 for this procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. If your analyzer’s serial number is MY/SG/US5321 and above: Locate the bulkhead connectors you removed earlier from the 2-port test set front plate of the PNA.
  • Page 25 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15.Install the Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 9 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Step 16.Install the Second Source Boards Install Cables on Source 2 Board Refer to Figure 10 of this document for this part of this step.
  • Page 26 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 10 Second Source Boards Installation, Part 1 Install Cable on Source 2 Synthesizer Board Install gray flex cable W67 (N5242-60030) to connector J5 of the Source 2 Synthesizer board. The loose end of the cable will be connected on the A10 frequency reference board (J7) after the Source 2 Synthesizer board has been installed in the analyzer.
  • Page 27 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Install the Second Source Boards into the Analyzer Refer to Figure 11 for this part of this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. Install the A8 26.5 GHz source 2 board (5087-7837) and the A13 13.5 GHz source 2 synthesizer board (N5240-60074) in the analyzer as shown.
  • Page 28 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 11 Second Source Boards Installation, Part 3 Installation Note N5242-90122...
  • Page 29 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17.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 semi-rigid cables. Some flexing of the cables may be necessary but do not over-bend them.
  • Page 30 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade For all analyzer serial numbers: — W91 (N5222-20022) Port 4 RCVR D IN to A44 port 4 receiver attenuator — W22 (N5222-20018) A31 port 4 coupler to front-panel Port 4 CPLR —...
  • Page 31 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade * Loosen 3x screws on A33 Reference Mixer Switch board, then slide the board to the rear of the instrument to connect the following two cables (N5242-20042 or N5222-20032 and N5242-20043 or N5222-20033).
  • Page 32 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W4 (reuse) (N5242-20050 or N5222-20040) W3 to A25 port 1 bridge — W121 (reuse) (Opt 029A only) (N5242-20067 or N5242-20273) A25 port 1 bridge to A34 port 1 source attenuator —...
  • Page 33 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W41 (reuse) (N5242-20110 or N5222-20067) A11 13.5 GHz synthesizer to A21 HMA26.5 * Route cable through deck cutout to A11 synthesizer board. — W30 (reuse 6x) (E8356-20072 or N5222-20091) Front panel jumpers Step 18.Reinstall the A19 Test Set Motherboard 1.
  • Page 34 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Reassemble the front panel’s lower dress panel assembly with the new 4-port lower dress panel (N5240-00009) by reversing the order of step 2 in the instructions previously followed. IMPORTANT! To avoid possible damage to the lower front panel overlay (label), do not attempt to attach the lower front panel label until “Step 21.
  • Page 35 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21. Install the Front Panel Overlay To see an image of the front panel overlay, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Front Panel Assembly, Front Side, All Options” in the PDF Service Guide .
  • Page 36 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 1. To start the Keysight License Manager, press Start > Keysight License Manager > Keysight License Manager . A Keysight License Manager dialog box will appear. 2. Right click the on the desired option and click Delete. 3.
  • Page 37 If the option has not been enabled or if the older option license has not been removed, perform the prior steps again. If the options are still not correct, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page...
  • Page 38 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 28. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration Adjustments The following adjustments must be made due to the hardware changes of the analyzer. — EE default adjustment: Synth Src2 only — synthesizer bandwidth adjustment —...
  • Page 39 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 29. Prepare the PNA for the User 1. If necessary, reinstall front jumper cables. 2. Install the cable guards, pushing them over the front jumper cables until the cushioning material touches the front panel of the PNA. 3.
  • Page 40 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Installation Note N5242-90122...
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  • Page 42 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2009-2017 Edition 1, May 2017 N5242-90122 www.keysight.com...