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N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer
N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer
Option HL3, 2nd IF Output (CR3) and
Arbitrary IF Output (CRP) Upgrade Kit
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer Option HL3, 2nd IF Output (CR3) and Arbitrary IF Output (CRP) 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 HL3, 2nd IF Output (CR3) and Arbitrary IF Output (CRP) Upgrade Kit Option HL3, 2nd IF Output (CR3) and Arbitrary IF Output (CRP) Upgrade Kit Products Affected: N9010B, EXA Signal Analyzer N9020B, MXA Signal Analyzer Serial Numbers: Options CR3, CRP To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center (X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight...
  • Page 4 Introduction Introduction This kit includes parts to upgrade any EXA or MXA signal analyzer, regardless of age, to add options CR3, 2nd IF Output, and CRP, Arbitrary IF Output. As a result, some parts included in this kit will not be needed for upgrading some analyzers (newer analyzers require fewer parts to be changed).
  • Page 5 Introduction Contents Quantity Description Keysight Part Number A15 Front End Controller w/ IF MUX N9020-60172 Opt HL3 Cable Kit with Wire Markers N9020-60170 (includes cables W36, W37, and W39, listed below) Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W37) 8121-1401 with ends labeled '900' and '100' Cable Assembly, Coaxial 240 mm LG (W36) 8121-1862 with ends labeled '902' and '7'...

  • Page 6: Tools Required

    Introduction Tools Required — T-10 TORX Driver — T-20 TORX Driver — 5/16-inch torque wrench — 9/16-inch nut driver — Scissors or knife — Diagonal cutters — Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.16.00 or later) — Test equipment and computer supported by the X- Series Performance Tests and Adjustment Software —...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Update Instrument Software

    Installation Procedure 6. Refer to the data in step 3 step 4 above. If the analyzer has N90x0B-CR3 and/or N90x0B-CRP installed, verify that it also has a Front End Controller with Hw Id of 75. If the Front End Controller has a Hw Id of 75, you do not need this upgrade kit, since the necessary hardware is already present.
  • Page 9 Installation Procedure Licensing the New Options Installation Procedure over USB 1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) from the kit. 2. Redeem the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate by following the instructions on the Certificate. 3. After redeeming your Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate you will receive an email with an attached License File.
  • Page 10 Installation Procedure Alternate Installation Procedure The License File can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the following folder on the signal analyzer C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing Verify the License Installation 1. Before the licenses will be recognized, the XSA application must be restarted. Press System, Exit Program.

  • Page 11: 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 12 Installation Procedure Figure 3 Benchtop Configuration Outer Case Removal 7. Proceed to the Front Frame Assembly Removal section to remove the front frame. Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 13 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 (1), two on each side, to detach the Bail Handle Assembly (2) from the front frame.
  • Page 14 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 Portable Instrument Outer Case Removal (Option PRC) Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 15 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 N9010-90066...
  • Page 16 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 17 Installation Procedure Rear Panel Removal 1. Refer to Figure 8. Using the T-10 driver, remove the twenty screws (2) and (3) attaching the rear panel (1) to the chassis. 2. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to remove the nut securing the EXT REF IN connector from the rear panel.
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure Top Brace 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 braces to the chassis. Also remove and discard the twelve flathead screws (4) (0515-1946) attaching the top brace to the boards.
  • Page 19 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 N9010-90066...
  • Page 20 Installation Procedure Replace Front End Control Assembly 1. Refer to Figure 11. Remove the ribbon cables W16, W17, and W18 and the wire harness W22 from the Front End Control assembly (1). W22 will not be present in instruments with Option 503. 2.
  • Page 21 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, and W18 to the Front End Control assembly (1). Figure 12 Enhanced Front End Control Assembly Installation Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 22 Installation Procedure Install New Cables 1. Refer to Figure 13. Disconnect cables W12 and W13 from the bottom of the DIF assembly. Figure 13 Disconnect W12 and W13 Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 23 Installation Procedure 2. Refer to Figure 14. Pull the AIF/DIF assembly part way out of the chassis. Disconnect cable W15 from the analyzer. 3. Completely remove W15 from the analyzer. Figure 14 AIF/DIF Assembly Partial Removal 4. Locate W36 in the Opt HL3 Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-1862 and will be labeled “902”...
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure 7. Refer to Figure 15. Reconnect W12 to A3J14. Reconnect W13 to A3J15. Figure 15 Reconnect W12 and W13 8. Locate W39 in the Opt HL3 Cable Kit. This cable will have part number 8121-2028 and will be labeled “1100”...
  • Page 25 Installation Procedure 9. Refer to Figure 16. Dress the coaxial cables and semi-rigid cables neatly and tie together using cable ties (1400-0249) at the locations indicated. Figure 16 Adding Cable Ties near A13 and A15 Assemblies Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure Reassembly 1. Refer to Figure 17. Position the RF bracket (1) onto the chassis and replace the seven screws (2) Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 17 RF Bracket Replacement Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 27 Installation Procedure 2. Refer to Figure 18. To replace the top brace (1), place it in the correct position and attach using the screws included in the kit. There are two additional screws (0515-1946) (5) that are required to attach the top brace to either the BBIQ Main board, or Wideband Analog IF and Wideband Digital IF boards, if installed.
  • Page 28 Installation Procedure 8. Refer to Figure 19. Place the rear panel (1) into position in the chassis. Replace the twenty screws (2) to attach the rear panel to the chassis. Torque to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 19 Rear Panel Replacement Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 29 Installation Procedure 9. Refer to Figure 20. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Figure 20 Front Panel Cable 10.If the analyzer has Option BBA, reconnect the ribbon cable W24 to A18 BBIQ Interface Board. Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 30 Installation Procedure 11.Refer to Figure 21. 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 21 Front Frame Replacement Installation Note N9010-90066...
  • Page 31 Installation Procedure Final Installation for Standard Instruments (Benchtop Configuration) 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 32 Installation Procedure Update FPGA Code On the first boot-up after installing the new hardware, the analyzer will detect the new A15 Front End Controller. However, the FPGA code in the new A15 will not necessarily be synchronized with the instrument software installed earlier. The following procedure ensures that the FPGA code in the new A15 is updated to the correct revision.

  • Page 33: Verify Hardware Installation

    Installation Procedure Verify Hardware Installation 1. Wait for the instrument to fully boot up. 2. Verify the spectrum analyzer application loads and sweeps as expected. Press System, Show Hardware on the analyzer and verify that the Front End Controller board identifies itself with a Hw Id of 75.

  • Page 34: Adjustments Required

    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 35 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2016-2018 Edition 1, September 2018 N9010-90066 www.keysight.com...

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