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Keysight N5227BU-660 Installation Note
Keysight N5227BU-660 Installation Note

Keysight N5227BU-660 Installation Note

Add 4-port capability upgrade kit for version 7 synthesizers

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Upgrade Kit
For Version 7 Synthesizers
(For Models With Direct Digital Synthesis (Only))
To Upgrade PNA N5227B Option 200 to Option 400 Upgrade Kit
Order Numbers: N5227BU- 660
Keysight Kit Number: N5227-60121
Installation Note

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  • Page 1 Installation Note Keysight - Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit For Version 7 Synthesizers (For Models With Direct Digital Synthesis (Only)) To Upgrade PNA N5227B Option 200 to Option 400 Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: N5227BU- 660 Keysight Kit Number: N5227-60121...
  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A computer software or SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT commercial computer software WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS...
  • Page 3 Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5227-60121 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade If you had an A model PNA-X with Option 219/419 with Option H85 that was upgraded to a B model, please refer to Options 217/417. If you had an A model PNA-X with Option 224/423 with Option H85 that was upgraded to a B model then refer to Option 222/422.
  • Page 4: Contacting 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...
  • Page 5: Getting Prepared

    The enclosed Software Entitlement Certificate is a receipt, verifying that you have purchased a licensed option for the PNA of your choice. You must now use a Keysight Web page to request a license key file for the instrument that will receive the option.
  • Page 6 Keysight, you will not be able to install the license key file. If this is the case you received from Keysight, you will not be able to install the license key file. If this is the case, contact Keysight for assistance.
  • Page 7 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: N5227B) and click Search.
  • Page 8: Tools Required For The Installation

    21 in-lb. About Installing the Upgrade Products affected N5227B Option 200 with DDS single-source installed Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time 5 hours Estimated adjustment time 0.5 hours Estimated full instrument calibration time 4.5 hours...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5227-60121 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M4.0 x 10, pan head (to attach the following boards to the analyzer chassis: A17 13.5 GHz synthesizer board, A10 26.5 GHz source board, A12 40 GHz 0515-0380 doubler assembly port 3, and A13 40 GHz doubler assembly port 4.) Machine screw, M2.0 x 6, pan head (to attach 2 receiver couplers to brackets)
  • Page 11 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5227-60121 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A12 port 3 40 GHz doubler P2 to W18 N5247-20086 RF cable, A61 port 3 70 GHz doubler to W17 N5247-20084 RF cable, A13 port 4 40 GHz doubler P6 to W20 N5247-20114 RF cable, A62 port 4 70 GHz doubler to W19...
  • Page 12 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5227-60121 Description Part Number Desig. W130 RF cable, A32 port 2 receiver coupler to A27 mixer brick (R2) N5227-20001 W131 RF cable, A29 port 1 receiver coupler to A33 port 1 coupler N5227-20015 W132 RF cable, A30 port 3 receiver coupler to A34 port 3 coupler...
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    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.
  • Page 14 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade “Step 22. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables.” “Step 23. Install the *NEW* A15 (Dual-Source) Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) Assembly and Cables.” “Step 24. Install the Cable Bracket Mount.” “Step 25. Remove the A27 Mixer Brick Assembly.” “Step 26.
  • Page 15 If the model number, serial number, or option number do not match those on your license key, you will not be able to install the option. If this is the case, contact Keysight for assistance before beginning the installation of this upgrade. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
  • Page 16 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 7. Remove the Testset Stabilizer Bracket from the A24 IF Multiplexer Board Remove the stabilizer bracket as shown in Figure Figure 2 Testset Stabilizer Bracket on A24 IF MUX Board Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 17 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 8. Remove Some Bottom-Side (Test Set) Cables Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables. Some flexing of the cables may be necessary but do not over-bend them. Leave the gray flexible cables, the wire harnesses, and the ribbon cables connected where possible.
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W100 (N5247-60024) A16 SPAM board (J5) to A24 IF multiplexer (P203) 6. Leave any remaining gray flexible cables, the wire harnesses, and the ribbon cables connected where possible. Any that are removed should be labeled for reconnection later.
  • Page 19 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Connect the cables to the A61 70 GHz doubler 3 in the order shown in Figure 4. The other ends of the cables will be connected later. Figure 4 A61 70 GHz Doubler Assembly (N5247-60010, N5247-60011, N5247-60018, 1400-0249) Step 11.
  • Page 20 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13. Assemble the A62 70 GHz Doubler on the Doubler Mount 1. Follow the instruction in Figure 5 to install the A62 70 GHz doubler 4 on the doubler mount. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 9 of this document.
  • Page 21 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Connect the cables to the A62 70 GHz doubler in the order shown in Figure 6. The other ends of the cables will be connected later. Figure 6 A62 70 GHz Doubler Assembly (N5247-60012, N5247-60013, N5247-60018, 1400-0249) Step 14.
  • Page 22 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15. Remove the Old A15 (Single-Source) Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) Assembly and Cables This section contains the following: — “A. Remove the DDS Cables” — “B. Remove the DDS Assembly” A. Remove the DDS Cables For the semirigid cables, follow the two instructions shown in Figure —...
  • Page 23 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade B. Remove the DDS Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure The (x2) DDS assembly will not be reused. Figure 8 Remove the Old (x2) DDS Assembly Step 16. Install Bracket to A10 Source Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 9 A10 Source 2 Assembly Bracket Installation (5087-7780, N5247-20136, 0515-0375, 0515-2178, 0515-0666) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 25 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 10 A10 Source 2 Assembly (5087-7780, N5245-20032, N5245-20034, N5247-20125) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 18. Assemble and Install the A12 40 GHz Doubler Assembly Follow the five instructions shown in Figure Figure 11 A12 40 GHz Doubler 3 Assembly Installation (5087-7346, 1810-0118, 5247-20096, N5247-20114, N5247-20086) 1810-0118 Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 27 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19. Install the A12 40 GHz Doubler Cables Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 12 A12 40 GHz Doubler 3 Assembly Cable Installation (N5247-60010, N5247-60011) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 28 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 20. Assemble and Install the A13 40 GHz Doubler Assembly Follow the five instructions shown in Figure Figure 13 A13 40 GHz Doubler 4 Installation (5087-7346, 5247-20114, N5247-20086) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 29 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21. Install the A13 40 GHz Doubler Cables Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 14 A13 40 GHz Doubler 4 Cable Installation (N5247-60012, N5247-60013) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 30 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 22. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 15 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation (N5245-20033, 0515-0380) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 31 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 23. Install the *NEW* A15 (Dual-Source) Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) Assembly and Cables 1. Install the A11 DDS assembly (N5240-60102) into slot 5 in the motherboard. Secure the board into the chassis using two screws (0515-0380).
  • Page 32 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 16 Install Semirigid Cables to DDS Assembly and Source 1 and Source 2 (N5240-20124, N5240-20125, N5240-20126) Torque all cables to 10 in-lbs. Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 33 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Connect the following reused gray cables as shown in Figure 17 on page ① — —W69 (8120-5063) (reuse) Rear-panel REF IN to A11 DD synthesizer assembly J9 ➁ — —W68 (8120-5063) (reuse) A11 DD synthesizer assembly J10 to rear-panel REF OUT ③...
  • Page 34 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 4. Connect the following new and used cables in the order listed. Refer to Figure 18 on page ① — —W59 (N5242-60012) (reuse) A20 IF multiplexer board P3 to A12 SPAM board J1 ➁ — —W60 (N5242-60023) (reuse) A20 IF multiplexer board P203 to A12 SPAM board J2 ③...
  • Page 35 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 24. Install the Cable Bracket Mount 1. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure 19. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 9 of this document. Figure 19 Cable Bracket Mount Installation (N5247-00006, 0515-0374) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 36 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 25. Remove the A27 Mixer Brick Assembly Remove the A27 mixer brick assembly from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A27 and A28 Mixer Bricks” in the PDF Service Guide Step 26.
  • Page 37 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Follow the instructions shown in Figure Figure 21 A26 Splitter, A69 3 dB Pad, and Dust Cap Installation (5067-4086 0515-2007, 08490-60037, N5247-20138) The A26 splitter (5067-4086) and N5247-20111, N5245-20022, N5245-20023, N5247-20110, and N5247-20146 cables are only used with a legacy HMA26.5 p/n: 5087-7765. The N5240-20125 and N5247-20185 cables If you are unclear which are used only with the new N5240-60101 HMA-26.5.
  • Page 38 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Connect the gray flexible cables to the A28 mixer in the order shown in Figure 22. The other ends of the cables will be connected when the IF board is reinstalled later. Figure 22 A28 Mixer Brick Cable Installation (N5242-60024, N5242-60019, N5242-60020, N5242-60023)
  • Page 39 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 28. Assemble the A30 and A31 Receiver Coupler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 23 Figure 24. New parts are listed Table 1 on page 9 of this document. Figure 23 A30 Receiver Coupler Assembly (5087-7744, N5247-00011, 0403-0179) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 40 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 24 A31 Receiver Coupler Assembly (5087-7744, N5247-00012, 0515-0658, 0403-0179) Step 29. Install the A30 and A31 Receiver Coupler Brackets Follow the instruction shown in Figure 25. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 9 of this document.
  • Page 41 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 25 Location of A30 and A31 Receiver Coupler Brackets (N5247-00005, 0515-0372) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 42 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 30. Install the A30 and A31 Receiver Coupler Assemblies Follow the instruction shown in Figure 26. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 9 of this document. Figure 26 Location of Receiver Coupler Assemblies (0515-0372) Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 43 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 31. Assemble the A33 - A36 Test Port Coupler Assemblies 1. Remove the A33 test port 1 coupler and A36 test port 2 coupler from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A33 - A36 Test Port Couplers”...
  • Page 44 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Remove the 2-port test set front plate from the test set deck. Keep the screws to reuse later. Step 33. Install the LED Boards and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the 4-Port Test Set Front Plate Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 28...
  • Page 45 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 34. Install the 4-Port Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 29 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation (0515-0372, 0515-0664, 0515-1227) 1. The A26 splitter (5067-4086) and N5247-20111, N5245-20022, N5245-20023, N5247-20110, and N5247-20146 cables are only used with a legacy HMA26.5 p/n: 5087-7765.
  • Page 46 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 35. Install Some Bottom-Side (Test Set) 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 semirigid cables. Some flexing of the cables may be necessary but do not over-bend them.
  • Page 47 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 30 Location of Cable Clamps (see circles) to Secure (N5227-20002, N5227-20010, N5227-20001, N52227-20013, N5227-20009, N5227-20011, N5227-20012, N52277-20014, 1400-1334) — W128 (N5227-20009) A30 port 3 receiver coupler to A28 mixer brick (R3) * As shown in Figure 30, install clamp, part number 1400-1334, to secure W128.
  • Page 48 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade W137. — W127 (N5227-20002) A29 port 1 receiver coupler to 3 dB pad on A27 mixer brick (R1) * As shown in Figure 30, install clamp, part number 1400-1334, to secure W127. — W135 (N5227-20011) A33 port 1 coupler to A27 mixer brick (A) * As shown in Figure 30, install clamp, part number 1400-1334, to secure...
  • Page 49 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 31 Location of Cable Tie to Secure W14 and W18 Installation Note N5227-90121...
  • Page 50 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W18 (N5247-20084) A61 port 3 70 GHZ doubler to W17 * As shown in Figure 31, install cable tie, part number 1400-0249, to secure W18. — W29 (N5227-20044) A62 port 4 70 GHz doubler to A31 port 4 receiver coupler —...
  • Page 51 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 32 Location of Cable Clamps to Secure W68 (1400-1334, N5247-20088) Install New Cable(s) – A21 HMA26.5 to A23/A24 Mixer Brick If your instrument has a new HMA26.5 (N5240-60101) installed: (If you have a legacy HMA26.5 (5087-7765) installed, you can discard this cable.) —...
  • Page 52 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade (If you have a new HMA26.5 (N5240-60101) installed, you can discard these cables.) — W62 (N5452-20013) A21 HMA26.5 to A22 splitter NOTE: Tighten both screws on the splitter to 9 in-lbs. — W63 (N5245-20023) A22 splitter to A24 mixer brick —...
  • Page 53 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 36. Install Cables on IF Multiplexer Board Install the following gray flexible cables in the order listed. Mixer brick cables were connected to the mixer bricks earlier in this procedure, but the other ends of these cables still require a connection.
  • Page 54 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 39. 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 ribbon cables and wire harness in the order listed.
  • Page 55 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 33 Replacing the Front Panel’s Lower Dress Panel and label (N5240-80009) Step 41. 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 —...
  • Page 56 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 42. Install the Overlay To see an image of the front panel overlay (N5227-80024) refer to Figure 33 on page 55. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. Remove the protective backing from the new front panel overlay (N5227-80024).
  • Page 57 — The analyzer must be powered up and operating to perform this procedure. — The Network Analyzer program must not 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.
  • Page 58 — Press Help > About NA and verify that Option 400 is listed in the PNA application. If the options have not been enabled, perform the "Option Enable Procedure” again. If the options are still not enabled, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page 3.
  • Page 59 To store the backup data, perform these steps: — Navigate to the EEPROM Backup Utility, located at: — Windows 7 -- C:\Program Files (x86)\Keysight\Network Analyzer\Service\eebackup.exe — Windows 10 -- C:\Program Files\Keysight\Network Analyzer\Service\eebackup.exe — Run the program.
  • Page 60 PDF Service Guide If you experience difficulty with the basic functioning of the analyzer, contact Keysight. Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page Calibration Although the analyzer functions, its performance relative to its specifications has not been verified. It is recommended that a full instrument calibration be performed using the analyzer’s internal performance test software.
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  • Page 62 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2009-2020 Edition 1, October 2020 N5227-90121 www.keysight.com...

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