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Keysight Technologies N9030B Signal Analyzer Option BBA Analog Baseband IQ Inputs Upgrade Kit Installation Note...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Products Affected: N9030B, PXA Signal Analyzer with Options 503, 508, 513, or 526 Serial Numbers: Option To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center...
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This kit provides all parts and instructions necessary to install Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Input, into the Keysight N9030B with frequency range 26.5 GHz and below. 1. This upgrade kit is not compatible with N9030B PXA signal analyzers with any of the following options currently installed:...
Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Installation Procedure 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. Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Front Frame Assembly Removal 1. Refer to Figure 2. Look at the upper right corner of the front panel. If EXT MIXER SMA connector is present (Option EXM), locate the connection where the two semi-rigid cables mate behind the front frame (2).
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Figure 3 Front Panel Cable Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Top Brace Removal 1. Refer to Figure 4. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the twelve panhead screws (3) (0515-0372) attaching the top brace to the chassis. Remove and discard the twelve screws (fourteen screws with Option B1X) (4) (0515-1946) attaching the top brace to the boards.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit RF Bracket Removal 1. Refer to Figure 5. Remove the RF bracket (1) by removing the thirteen screws (2) (0515-0372) using the T-10 driver. Figure 5 RF Bracket Removal Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Option BBA Hardware Installation 1. Refer to Figure 6. Locate and install the N9020-60093 BBIQ Main Board into slot 7. Notice the connector on the right side of the board where the flex ribbon cable will connect. Figure 6 Option BBA Main Board 2.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Look for Optional Switches Figure 7. If your instrument does not have the switches shown, skip to “Installation of the Flex Ribbon Cable” on page 18. If the instrument does have the switches shown, continue with the following procedure.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 2. Refer to Figure 8. Remove cable W54 (1) from top switch port 3. 3. Remove cable W53 (2) from top switch port 2. Figure 8 W13, W53, and W54 Cable Removal Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 4. Refer to Figure 9. Remove cable W8 at (2) by unscrewing cable and pulling cable free of connector. 5. Remove cable W52 (1) between top switch port 4 and Low Band Switch Assembly connector that is closest to the inner chassis.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 6. Refer to Figure 10. Completely loosen cable W2 (1) on the LO assembly. Figure 10 Disconnect LO Cable 7. Refer to Figure 11. Loosen the switch assembly (1) by removing the two screws at the frame (2) and the single screw on the side (3).
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 8. Carefully slide the switch assembly towards the back of the instrument. Assure the cables in the switch ports are free to slide out. 9. Slightly lift the two semi-rigid cables above the switch assembly and pull the switch away from the chassis.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 4. Assure the flex ribbon cable is flat against the chassis and partially behind the switches (if present). Also ensure there is a very small bit of slack in the flex ribbon cable where it goes through the chassis so the cable can easily be removed from the BBIQ main board.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Install the BBIQ Coax Cable 1. Locate coax cable 8121-1401 and cable labels in the Opt BBA cable kit, N9030-60018. 2. Label one end of the cable with marker 707 and the other end with 101. 3.
Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit RF Bracket Replacement 1. Refer to Figure 5. Replace the RF bracket (1) by replacing the thirteen screws provided in this kit, 0515-0372 (2) using the T-10 driver. Torque to 9 inch-pounds. LED Board and Overlay Installation You will need to remove the blank label on the front frame by peeling it off.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 2. Refer to Figure 15. Line up the holes and carefully attach the N9020-80166 overlay to the LED board. 3. Install the LED board with overlay attached (1) into the front frame. 4.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 5. Refer to Figure 16. Line up and carefully attach the top overlay N9020-80163 over the lower overlay. 6. Press firmly down over the entire surface area of the top overlay. Figure 16 Overlay Alignment Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 7. Refer to Figure 17. Install the BBIQ Interface Board, N9020-60094 into the front frame passing the BNC connectors through the holes. 8. Secure the BBIQ Interface Board with two 0515-0372 screws (2). Torque to 9 in-lbs. Figure 17 BBIQ Interface Board Installation Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 9. Refer to Figure 18. Secure BBIQ Interface Board to the side of the front frame with a single 0515-2032 screw (1). Torque to 9 in-lbs. Figure 18 BBIQ Interface Board Side Screw Installation Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 10.Refer to Figure 19. Connect the ribbon 8121-1683 to the BBIQ Interface Board, N9020-60094. 11.Install two N9020-20017 Hex screws (1) to secure the flex ribbon into the connector. Torque to 4 in-lbs with the ¼-inch socket. Figure 19 Inverter Ribbon Cable Installation Installation Note N9030-90077...
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit 12.Refer to Figure 20. Cut the Vibration Mount 0460-2725 (3) supplied in the kit into four pieces with scissors or a knife to fit the Core Bracket, Top (2) N9020-00071 and the Core Bracket, Bottom (4) N9020-00072.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Top Brace Replacement 1. Refer to Figure 4. Replace the top brace (1) using the 0515-1946 screws included in this kit. There is an additional screw provided in this kit (0515-1946) (5) to attach the top brace to the BBIQ Main board.
Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Final Installation 1. Refer to Figure 1. 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.
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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Upgrade Kit Figure 21 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu 7. The PXA 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”...
— BBIQ Interface 3. Press System, Show System on the analyzer to display a list of all installed options. You should see N9030B-BBA. Before performing adjustments and performance verification tests using the N7814A Calibration and Adjustment Software for Keysight RF and Microwave Instruments, press MODE/MEAS, I/Q Analyzer (Basic), OK.
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