Add 4-port capability upgrade kit to upgrade pna-x n5244a or n5245a option 219 to option 419 for analyzers with serial numbers prefixed my/sg/us5150 and below
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Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit To Upgrade PNA-X N5244A or N5245A Option 219 to Option 419 For Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5150 and Below Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5244AU- 942 and N5245AU- 942 Keysight Kit Number: N5245-60106 Installation Note...
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Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5245-60106 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade This upgrade converts your N5244A or N5245A Option 219 2-port analyzer to a N5244A or N5245A Option 419 4-port analyzer by adding: — an additional source —...
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 The instrument information is available on the network analyzer – on the analyzer’s Help menu, click About Network Analyzer. If you provide an email address, Keysight will promptly email your license key. Otherwise, you will your receive your license key via postal mail. Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide To view the online Service Guide for your PNA model number, use the following steps:...
Getting Prepared Tools Required for the Installation Description Part Number T-6 TORX driver - set to 4 in-lbs (0.45 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) 5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to...
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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 N5245-60106 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M4.0 x 10, pan head (2 to attach source 2 to chassis; 2 0515-0380 to attach A12 doubler 3 to chassis; 2 to attach A13 doubler 4 to chassis) Machine screw, M3.0 x 8, pan head (3 to attach shield to mixer brick;...
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60106 Description Part Number Desig. A10 (source 2) P3 to A13 port 4 doubler N5245-20035 A10 (source 2) P4 to A12 port 3 doubler N5245-20032 A12 port 3 doubler to A13 port 4 doubler...
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60106 Description Part Number Desig. A20 IF multiplexer (P203) to A12 SPAM (J2) N5242-60013 A20 IF multiplexer (P603) to A12 SPAM (J5) N5242-60015 A14 frequency reference (J7) to A17 13.5 GHz (source 2) synth (J5)
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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit a. The three 13.5 GHz Synthesizer boards included in this kit are the RoHS compliant N5240-60076 boards. These new boards are not compatible with the old N5230-60002 13.5 GHz Synthesizer boards. If the boards installed in your PNA are the old N5230-60002, you must replace ALL of them with the N5240-60076 boards included in this kit - refer to your PNA Service Guide’s chap- ter 7 for instructions.
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 23. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables.” “Step 24. Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables.” “Step 25. Install the Test Set Cables.” “Step 26. Secure the Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors.” “Step 27.
Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 3.Remove the Inner Cover For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing the Covers” in the PDF Service Guide Step 4.Remove the Front Panel Assembly For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Remove all bottom-side (test set) semirigid cables except for those in the following table. Do not discard the cables that are removed because some will be reused later in the procedure. To see an image showing the location of cables W11, W17, and W51 click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Top Cables, All Cables - All Options”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 1 A28 Mixer Brick Assembly Installation Note N5245-90012...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 2 Shields, Splitter, and 3 dB Pad Installation Installation Note N5245-90012...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Connect the gray flexible cables in the order shown in Figure Graphics in this document such as Figure 3 use very brief text to instruct where to connect a cable. For example, text that reads “N5242-60018 IFMUX P201 - BRK1 B”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 10.Assemble the A30 and A31 Reference Coupler Assemblies Follow the instruction shown in Figure 4. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 8 of this document. Figure 4 A30 and A31 Reference Coupler Assembly Installation Note N5245-90012...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 11.Install the A30 and A31 Reference Coupler Assemblies Install the A30 and A31 reference coupler assemblies. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A29-A32 Reference Couplers and Reference Coupler Mounting Brackets” in the PDF Service .
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 16.Install the Bias Tee Brackets Refer to Figure 5 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page Figure 5 Bias Tee Brackets Installation Note N5245-90012...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17.Install the A43 and A44 Bias Tees Install the A43 and A44 bias tees. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A42-A45 Bias Tees” in the PDF Service Guide . New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 8 of this document.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19.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.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 20.Install the Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 8 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Installation Note N5245-90012...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21.Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 9 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Note N5245-90012...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 22. Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 10 A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Installation Installation Note N5245-90012...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 23.Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 11 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Step 24.Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables 1.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Connect cable W2 (N5245-20100) between the A10 source 2 board and the A17 (source 2) synthesizer board, positioning the cable in the wire looms. Tighten the cable connectors to 10 in-lbs using a 5/16-in torque wrench.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Semirigid Cables Required for Upgrading to an Option 419 PNA To see images showing the location of these cables, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Bottom RF Cables, 4-Port, Option 419” in the PDF Service Guide New parts are listed in Table 1 on page —...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 13 Location of Cable Clamp to Secure W25 (N5245-20116) — W29 (N5245-20117)A31 port 4 ref coupler to front-panel REF 4 SOURCE — W89 (N5245-20026)A31 port 4 reference coupler to A40 port 4 source attenuator —...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W94 (reuse) (N5245-20031)A41 port 2 source attenuator to front-panel Port 2 SOURCE OUT — W46 (N5245-20115)REF 2 RCVR R2 IN to A27 mixer brick (R2) * Connect W46 to top R2 connector on the mixer bricks. —...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 14 Location of Cable Tie to Secure W21 (N5245-20008) — W43 (reuse) (N5245-20009)A37 reference mixer switch to A27 mixer brick (R1) * Connect W43 to bottom R1 connector on the mixer bricks. — W41 (reuse) (N5245-20006)A37 reference mixer switch to front-panel REF 1 SOURCE OUT —...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade * Connect W98 to top A connector on the mixer bricks. — W18 (reuse) (N5245-20049)A32 port 2 reference coupler to W17 — W12 (reuse) (N5245-20050)A29 port 1 reference coupler to W11 — W16 (N5245-20044)A31 port 4 reference coupler to W15 —...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 26.Secure the Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors Follow the instruction shown in Figure 15 in this document. Figure 15 Bulkhead Connections, Front Panel Step 27.Reinstall the A23 Test Set Motherboard Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections, especially wire harness connections.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. If not already done in a previous step, install the following new ribbon cables in the order listed. To see an image showing the location of these cables, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Bottom Ribbon Cables and Wire Harnesses, 4-Port, Option 419”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 5. Rebuild the front panel assembly with the new 4-port front frame by reversing the order of the instructions previously followed. Step 29.Reinstall Front Panel Assembly For instructions on reinstalling the front panel assembly, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly”...
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 33.Reinstall the Inner Cover For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing the Covers” in the PDF Service Guide Step 34.Reinstall the Outer Cover For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing the Covers” in the PDF Service Guide1.
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If the options have not been enabled or if the option 219 license has not been removed, perform the prior steps again. If the options are still not correct, contact “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page 4 Keysight Technologies. Refer to Step 37.Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration Adjustments The following adjustments must be made due to the hardware changes of the analyzer.
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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade To view this service guide information, click the Chapter 3 bookmark “Tests and Adjustments” in the PDF Service Guide After the specified adjustments have been performed, the analyzer should operate and phase lock over its entire frequency range. Operator’s Check Perform the Operator’s Check to check the basic functionality of the analyzer.
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