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Keysight Technologies E6640A EXM Installation Note

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Keysight E6640A EXM Wireless Test Set
Add Option E6640AU-TRX (add M9430A module)
Add Option E6640AU-TR4 (add M9431A module)
Add Option E6640AU-TR2 (add M9432A module)
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 E6640A EXM Wireless Test Set Add Option E6640AU-TRX (add M9430A module) Add Option E6640AU-TR4 (add M9431A module) Add Option E6640AU-TR2 (add M9432A module) 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.
  • 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 E6640AU-TRX/TR4/TR2 Module Add E6640AU-TRX/TR4/TR2 Module Add Products Affected: E6640A Serial Numbers: Options: To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center (X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight ( ) Customer Estimated Installation Time: 1.0 Hours Estimated Verification Time: 5 Minutes STE 9000 software and test equipment is required for making adjustments and for performance verification testing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Introduction The following instructions will guide you through the process of adding and an additional M9430A TRX module into the E6640A main frame /chassis. Table of Contents: — Tools Required Remove Face Plate Panel — Remove New TRX Module Filler Plate from Dress Panel —...

  • Page 5: Remove Face Plate Panel

    Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe workstation. Observe proper procedures for performing static-safe work. The E6640A instrument has and Impact cover and face plate panel which cover access to the TRX modules.

  • Page 6: Remove New Trx Module Filler Plate From Dress Panel

    Installation Procedure Remove New TRX Module Filler Plate from Dress Panel 2. When adding an additional TRX module the filler panel will need to be removed. Refer to Figure 2. Remove the 2 screws (1) that attach the filler panel (2) to the face plate. Figure 2 Remove Filler Plate from Dress Panel Installation Note E6640-90027...

  • Page 7: Remove Impact Cover

    Installation Procedure Remove Impact Cover 3. Tilt the main frame up in front by extending the front feet down. 4. Refer to Figure 3. After removing the face plate panel you will remove the 4 screws securing the Controller panel (1) and the 2 securing the Reference panel (2). These can be moved enough to allow the outer Impact cover to slide over them in the next step.
  • Page 8 Installation Procedure 5. Refer to Figure 4. Remove the 4 screws (2) on each side of the Impact cover (1). This will disconnect it from the chassis frame. Slide the Impact cover away from the chassis and over the Controller and Reference panels which were disconnected in the previous step. The Controller panel cover panel and Reference panel do not need to be removed with the Impact cover.
  • Page 9 Installation Procedure Figure 5 Impact Cover Removal On first production units and later, the Controller panel is mounted on the inside of the Impact cover lip, so the tilting movement shown in the above picture will be unnecessary. Installation Note E6640-90027...

  • Page 10: Remove Module Slot Fillers

    Installation Procedure Remove Module Slot Fillers 6. Refer to Figure 6. To gain access to the 4 Air blockers/ slot fillers you must first remove the 4 Filler Plates from Slot 3 of the main frame. Remove the 2 screws (1) for each Filler Plate. This is where you will install your next TRX Module.
  • Page 11 Installation Procedure Figure 7 Air Blocker Removal Installation Note E6640-90027...

  • Page 12: Install The Trx Module And Cable Connections

    Installation Procedure Install the TRX Module and Cable Connections Tilt the main frame up by extending the front feet down. This will make it easier to install the TRX module. 8. Refer to Figure 8. Connect the 100 MHz Reference cable of the new TRX to an open 100 MHz out port on the M9300A Reference module.
  • Page 13 Installation Procedure Figure 9 Connecting the TRX 100 MHz Reference Cable Installation Note E6640-90027...
  • Page 14 Installation Procedure 9. Refer to Figure 10. Slide the new TRX module (1) slowly into the open slot of the main frame. The connector side of the module is slightly heavier and will want to tilt down. Use care in aligning the TRX module to the mainframe backplane board. Do not force! If it feels like it is jamming or miss-aligned remove and re-align then slide back into the main frame.
  • Page 15 Installation Procedure 10.Refer to Figure 11. There are two black PXI tabs (1) on the bottom of the module that need to be pushed up to secure the module into the main frame. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the TRX to the main frame rails by the tightening the screws (2) on the top and bottom of the module.
  • Page 16 Installation Procedure 11.Refer to Figure 12. Apply the calibration sticker that is included in the kit to the area shown, covering the top middle TRX screw. Figure 12 Calibration Sticker Location Installation Note E6640-90027...

  • Page 17: Install Impact Cover And Dress Panel

    Installation Procedure Install Impact Cover and Dress Panel 12.Refer to Figure 13. Slide the Impact cover over the Controller and Reference panels. Align the Impact cover to the main frame and install the eight screws (Four on each side of the unit). Installation of the Impact cover over the Controller panel may require you to move the Impact cover to the side for better access and getting the Controller cover over the screw tabs.
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure 13.Refer to Figure 14. Use the T-10 TORX driver to install the screws that connect the Controller sub-panel (1) and Reference sub-panel (2) to the Impact cover. Torque all screws to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 14 Controller Panel and Reference Panel Screws Installation Note E6640-90027...
  • Page 19 Installation Procedure 14.Refer to Figure 15. Install the Face plate over the TRX Modules. Install and finger tighten the 10 outer edge screws (1). Use the T-10 to install the screws (2 and 3) on the TRX module and the face plate. Torque all screws to 9 inch-pounds. Figure 15 Face Plate Panel Screws Installation Note E6640-90027...

  • Page 20: Enable The New Trx Module (In The Xsa Configuration File)

    Enable the New TRX Module (in the XSA configuration file) Enable the New TRX Module (in the XSA configuration file) The new TRX module will not be detected by the E6640A software until it is enabled. The TRX can (See “Enable the be enabled in a configuration file (as described here) or by means of a command.

  • Page 21: Enable The New Trx Module (By Sending A Scpi Command)

    Enable the New TRX Module (by sending a SCPI command) Enable the New TRX Module (by sending a SCPI command) The second method of enabling the new TRX is by means of a SCPI command use SCPI command: 1. Power up the E6640A instrument. It will launch an instance of the xSA software for the current TRX modules installed.

  • Page 22: Update The Fpga Code

    Update the FPGA Code Update the FPGA Code Update the FPGA code to ensure that the installed version of Instrument software matches the FPGA code installed in the TRX module. You will only need to perform this step once when you add or replace a TRX module.

  • Page 23: Back Up New Trx Module Calibration Data To Hard Drive

    Back Up New TRX Module Calibration Data to Hard Drive Back Up New TRX Module Calibration Data to Hard Drive 1. Back up the Calibration Data to an HDD. Connect to the TRX module so you can send SCPI commands. Example: use interactive IO and connect with the TRX: TCPIPO::<IP Address>::5025::SOCKET 2.

  • Page 24: Run Self-Test Manual Verify

    Run Self-Test Manual Verify Run Self-Test Manual Verify 1. Make sure that the following preliminaries (described in the preceding sections) have all been done: enable the TRX module, restart the E6640A, verify that the new module is detected in the Show System screen, run the FPGA update, synchronize FPGA code to the instrument software, and back up the calibration data of the new TRX module.
  • Page 25 Run Self-Test Manual Verify Installation Note E6640-90027...
  • Page 26 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2012-2015 Edition 1, June 2015 E6640-90027 www.keysight.com...

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