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Keysight Second Source, Combiner, and Mechanical Switches Upgrade Upgrade Kit Number: N5247-60102 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade Some of the assembly drawings in this document may be different from your instrument, but the process is similar for both an "A" model and "B"...
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 If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Keysight field...
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. To successfully install this upgrade kit, you will need the following: —...
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Getting Prepared License Key Redemption The only difference between an A model license key redemption and a B model is that the A model uses a 12-character license key and the B model uses a license key file. Ensure that you are connected to an external server, before attempting to download your email and license key file.
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Getting Prepared Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide To view the online Service Guide for your PNA model number, use the following steps: 1. Go to www.keysight.com. 2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (Ex: N5242A) and click Search.
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Getting Prepared Protecting Your Workspace from Electrostatic Discharge For information, click on the Chapter 1 bookmark, “Electrostatic Discharge Protection” in the PDF Service Guide ESD Equipment Required for the Installation Description Keysight Part Number ESD grounding wrist strap 9300-1367 5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300-0980 2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15-ft grounding wire 9300-0797...
Getting Prepared Tools Required for the Installation Description Part Number T-6 TORX driver - set to 4 in-lbs (0.45 N.m) T-8 TORX driver - set to 6 in-lbs (0.68 N.m) 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)
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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...
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5247-90102 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M2 x 14, pan head (to attach combiner to bracket) 0515-0661 Machine screw, M4.0 x 10, pan head (2 to attach A10 source 2 assy to chassis; 2 to attach A12 doubler 3 to chassis;...
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5247-90102 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A13 port 4 40 GHz doubler P6 to W20 N5247-20114 RF cable, A62 port 4 70 GHz doubler to W19 N5247-20015 RF cable, A13 port 4 40 GHz doubler P2 to W22 N5247-20086 RF cable, A62 port 4 70 GHZ doubler to W21...
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5247-90102 Description Part Number Desig. Ribbon cable, A23 test set motherboard J5 to A61 SRC 2 OUT 1 70 GHz doubler J1 N5247-60018 Ribbon cable, A23 test set motherboard J3 to A62 SRC 2 OUT 2 70 GHz doubler J1 Extra quantities of items such as protective plastic caps, screws, cable ties, and cable clamps may be included in this upgrade kit.
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.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade “Step 22. Install More Cables on the A13 40 GHz Doubler.” “Step 23. Install a Bracket to the A10 Source Assembly.” “Step 24. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly.” “Step 25. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables.” “Step 26.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Once the license key (A models) or license key file (B models) has been received and the information verified, you can proceed with the installation at “Step 2. Remove the Outer Cover” on page If the model number, serial number, or option number do not match those on your license key file, you will not be able to install the option.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 8.Install the Step Attenuators 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. When removing a cable, also remove the plastic cable clamp, if present. It is normal for some of the cable clamp’s adhesive to remain.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9. Remove the 70 GHz Doubler Assembly (Port 1) From the Test Set Deck Remove the 70 GHz doubler assembly containing the A60 doubler from the test set deck. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A60-A63 70 GHz Doublers”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Connect the cables to the A61 70 GHz doubler #3 in the order shown in Figure 2. The other ends of the cables will be connected later. Figure 2 Cable Connections on the A61 Doubler #3 Step 11.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13. Assemble the A62 70 GHz Doubler #4 on Mount of the Doubler Assembly (Port 2) 1. Follow the instruction in Figure 3 to install the A62 70 GHz doubler #4 on the doubler mount of the doubler 2 assembly. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 4 Cable Connections on the A62 Doubler #4 Step 14. Reinstall the 70 GHz Doubler Assembly (Port 2) Reinstall the cables for the A63 70 GHz doubler, and then reinstall the A62/A63 70 GHz doubler assembly on the test set deck, reusing the existing screws.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 5 A53 Mechanical Switch Assembly Figure 6 A50 and A51 Mechanical Switches Assembly Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 16. Install the A50, A51, and A53 Mechanical Switch Assemblies Refer to Figure 7 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page Figure 7 A50, A51, and A53 Mechanical Switches Assembly Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17. Assemble and Install the A54 Combiner Assembly Refer to Figure 8 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page Figure 8 A54 Combiner Assembly and Installation Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 18. Install the New Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate Refer to Figure 9 Figure 10 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page Figure 9 Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors (Male) Installation Figure 10 Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors (Female) Installation...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19. Assemble and Install the A12 40 GHz Doubler Assembly Follow the five instructions shown in Figure Figure 11 A12 40 GHz Doubler 3, Assembly and Installation Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 20. Install More Cables on the A12 40 GHz Doubler Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 12 A12 40 GHz Doubler 3, Cable Installation Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21. Assemble and Install the A13 40 GHz Doubler Assembly Follow the five instructions shown in Figure Figure 13 A13 40 GHz Doubler 4, Assembly and Installation Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 22. Install More Cables on the A13 40 GHz Doubler Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 14 A13 40 GHz Doubler 4 Cable Installation Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 23. Install a Bracket to the A10 Source Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 15 A10 Source 2 Assembly Bracket Installation Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 24. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 16 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 25. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 17 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 26. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables 1. Install new gray cable W87 (N5242-60030) to connector J5 of the new A17 (source 2) synthesizer board (N5240-60074). The loose end of the cable will be connected on the A14 frequency reference board (J7) after the A17 board has been installed in the analyzer.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 18 Cable Bracket Mount Installation Step 28. Install the 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.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W68 (N5247-20088) Rear-panel port RF2 OUT (J12) to W67 — W134 (N5247-20095) Rear-panel PORT 3 SW TSET IN (J7) to A51 SRC2 OUT1 mechanical switch * As shown in Figure 19, install three clamps (part number 1400-1334) to secure W68 (N5247-20088) and W134 (N5247-20095).
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 20 Location of Cable Clamps to Secure W153 (N5247-20045) — W128 (N5247-20104) Front-panel PORT 1 COMB THRU IN to A54 combiner — W129 (N5247-20103) Front-panel PORT 1 COMB ARM IN to A54 combiner — W133 (N5247-20101) A51 SRC2 OUT1 mechanical switch to front panel SW SRC OUT —...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W131 (N5247-20032) A51 SRC2 OUT1 mechanical switch to A61 port 3 70 GHz doubler — W12 (reuse) (N5247-20059) A60 port 1 70 GHz doubler to W11 — W127 (N5247-20102) A50 port 1 mechanical switch to PORT 1 SW SRC —...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 29. Install Rear Panel Hardware Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Two hole plugs (6960-0523) remain in the rear panel. Figure 21 Rear Panel Hardware Step 30. Reinstall the A24 IF Multiplexer Board For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the A24 IF Multiplexer Board”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 32. Install Cables on the A23 Test Set Motherboard Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections, especially wire harness connections. Incorrect connections can destroy components, resulting in additional customer costs. If not already done in a previous step, install the following new wire harnesses and ribbon cables in the order listed.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 34. Remove the Old Lower Front Panel Overlay Refer to Figure 22 for this step of the procedure. Although a 4-port PNA is shown in the graphic, the concept is the same for the 2-port PNA. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 22 Lower Front Panel Overlay Replacement Installation Note N5247-90102...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 35. Reinstall Front Panel Assembly For instructions on reinstalling the front panel assembly, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly” in the PDF Service Guide Step 36. Install the New Lower Front Panel Overlay Refer to Figure 22 on page 41 for this step of the procedure.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 39. Reinstall the Inner Cover For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing the Covers” in the PDF Service Guide Step 40. Reinstall the Outer Cover For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing the Covers” in the PDF Service Guide Step 41.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 42. Enable Option 224 Procedure Requirements — The analyzer must be powered up and operating to perform this procedure. — The Network Analyzer program must be running. — Refer to the license message you received from Keysight: Verify that the analyzer’s model and serial numbers match those on the license message you received from Keysight.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Verify that “224” is listed after “Options:” in the display. Click OK. If Option 224 has not been enabled, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page 4 Option Enable Procedure for "B" Model Instruments For this step, you will need a USB flash drive.
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— Verify that the analyzer’s model and serial numbers match those on the license message you received from Keysight. — Press OK. If the option has not been enabled, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page Step 43. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Operator’s Check Perform the Operator’s Check to check the basic functionality of the analyzer. For instructions, click the Chapter 3 bookmark “Tests and Adjustments” in the PDF Service Guide If you experience difficulty with the basic functioning of the analyzer, contact Keysight.
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