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Keysight N5221BU-677 Installation Note

Add 4-port capability upgrade kit for version 7 synthesizers
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Installation Note
Keysight - Add 4-Port Capability
Upgrade Kit for
Version 7 Synthesizers
(For Models With Direct Digital Synthesis (Only))
To Upgrade PNA N5221B and N5222B Option 417
Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5221BU- 677 and N5222BU- 677
Keysight Kit Number: N5222-60129

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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 N5221B and N5222B Option 417 Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5221BU- 677 and N5222BU- 677 Keysight Kit Number: N5222-60129...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT computer software or WITH WARRANTY TERMS commercial computer software COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS...
  • Page 3 Keysight Add 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5222-60129 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade This upgrade converts your N5221B or N5222B Option 217 2-port analyzer to a N5221B or N5222B Option 417 4-port analyzer by adding: — a x4 direct digital synthesizer (DDS) assembly —...

  • 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

    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. IMPORTANT! This document contains references to legacy and to a new A25 —...
  • Page 6 If the model number, serial number, or option number do not match those on the license message you received from Keysight, you will not be able to install the license key file. If this is the case, contact Keysight for assistance. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page...
  • 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: N5242A) and click Search.
  • Page 8 Getting Prepared 6. When the PDF of the Service Guide is displayed, scroll through the Contents section bookmarks to locate the information needed. Installation Note N5222-90129...

  • Page 9: Tools Required For The Installation

    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...
  • Page 10 Getting Prepared About Installing the Upgrade Products affected N5221B and N5222B Option 217 with x2 DDS 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 11 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 12 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 2 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5222-60129 Description Part Number Desig. Front panel overlay (label), 4-port, Option 417 N5222-80014 Test set front plate, 4-port N5221-00007 Cable-tie self-locking wide nylon gray 1400-0249 Dust caps for test ports 1401-0214 Gap pad (between each test coupler and the test set front plate) E4403-20033...
  • Page 13 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 2 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5222-60129 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, Front panel jumper N5222-20091 RF cable, A21 HMA26.5 to A22 splitter N5222-20009 RF cable, A22 splitter to A23 mixer brick N5222-20007 RF cable, A22 splitter to A24 mixer brick N5222-20008 RF cable, A33 reference mixer switch to A23 mixer brick (R1)
  • Page 14 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 2 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5222-60129 Description Part Number Desig. Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J202 to A35 port 3 source attenuator N5242-60008 Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J203 to A36 port 4 source attenuator N5242-60008 5087-7139) and a.

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 2. Remove the Outer Cover For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing the Covers” in the PDF Service Guide Step 3. Remove the Inner Cover 7. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing the Covers” in the PDF Service Guide Step 4.
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade —W14 (N5222-20070) A29 port 1 coupler to front-panel Port 1 CPLR ARM —W24 (N5222-20069) A32 port 2 coupler to front-panel Port 2 CPLR THRU —W26 (N5222-20071) A32 port 2 coupler to front-panel Port 2 CPLR ARM —W64 (N5242-60025) A23 mixer brick (R1) to A20 IF multiplexer (P601) —W65 (N5242-60026) A23 mixer brick (R2) to A20 IF multiplexer (P801) —W149 (N5247-60023) A20 IF multiplexer board P603 to A12 SPAM board...
  • Page 19 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 8. Assemble the A24 Mixer Brick and A22 Splitter Assemblies 1. Follow the instruction shown in Figure 2 Figure 3. New parts are listed Table 2 on page 11 of this document. IMPORTANT! The A22 splitter (5087-7139) and N5222-20007, N5222-20008, and N5222-20009 cables are only used with a legacy HMA26.5 p/n: 5087-7765.
  • Page 20 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 3 A24 Mixer Brick Assembly (cont.) – (0960-0055, 5087-7139 , N5242-60019, N5242-60020, N5242-60021, N5242-60022, N5242-60023, and N5242-60024) 1. The A22 splitter (5087-7139) and N5222-20007, N5222-20008, and N5222-20009 cables are only used with a legacy HMA26.5 p/n: 5087-7765. If your PNA has a new N5240-60101 assembly installed, then set aside these parts as spares for use in other PNAs with the older HMA26.5 installed or discard.
  • Page 21 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9. Assemble the A26 and A27 Receiver Coupler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 4. New parts are listed in Table 2 on page 11 of this document. Figure 4 A26 and A27 Receiver Coupler Assemblies (5087-7757, N5242-00006, 0515-0410) Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 22 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 10. Install the A23/A24 Mixer Brick Assembly Follow the instructions shown in Figure 5. New parts are listed in Table 2 on page 11 of this document. Figure 5 Mixer Brick (5087-0289) and Receiver Coupler (5087-7813) Assemblies Installation (0515-0430 (x4)) Step 11.
  • Page 23 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 12. Assemble the A35 and A36 Source Attenuators and the A43 and A44 Receiver Attenuators Follow the five instructions shown in Figure Figure 6 A35, A36 Source Attenuators Assembly and A43, A44 Receiver Attenuators Assembly (N5242-60008, 33321-60077, 33321-60078, 8121-0982, 0515-0372, N5242-00007) Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13. Install the A35 and A36 Source Attenuators and the A43 and A44 Receiver Attenuators Follow the instructions shown in Figure Figure 7 A35, A36 Source Attenuators Assembly and A43, A44 Receiver Attenuators Installation (0515-2994, 0515-0430, 5067-4865) Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 25 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 14. Assemble the A29 - A32 Test Port Coupler Assemblies 1. Remove the A29 test port 1 coupler and A32 test port 2 coupler from the PNA. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A29 - A32 Test Port Couplers”...
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15. Install the LED Boards, Bulkhead Connectors, and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the 4-Port 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. Keep the screws and LED boards for reuse later.
  • Page 27 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 16. Install the Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate Refer to Figure 10 for this procedure. New parts are listed in Table 2 on page 1. Locate the bulkhead connectors you removed earlier from the 2-port test set front plate of the PNA.
  • Page 28 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17. Install the 4-Port Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 11 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 29 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 18. Remove the Old A11 (x2) 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 30 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 13 Remove the Old (x2) DS Assembly Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 31 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19. Assemble the A8 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 14 A8 Source 2 Assembly (5087-7342, N5222-20062, N5222-20063) Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 32 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 20. Install the A8 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the three instructions shown in Figure Figure 15 A8 Source 2 Assembly Installation (0515-0380) Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 33 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21. Install the *NEW* A11 (x4) 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 34 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 16 Install Semirigid Cables to DDS Assembly and Source 1 and Source 2 (N5240-20121, N5240-20122, N5240-20123) Torque all cables to 10 in-lbs. Installation Note N5222-90129...
  • Page 35 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 36 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade ③ — —W61 (N5242-60014) (reuse) A20 IF multiplexer board P403 to A12 SPAM board J4 ➃ — —W62 (N5242-60015) A20 IF multiplexer board P603 to A12 SPAM board J5 ➄ — —W63 (N5242-60016) (reuse) A20 IF multiplexer board P803 to A12 SPAM board J6 ➅...
  • Page 37 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 22. Install the 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 semi-rigid cables. Some flexing of the cables may be necessary but do not over-bend them.
  • Page 38 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Semirigid Cables Required for Upgrading to an Option 417 PNA’ To see images showing the location of these cables, click the Chapter 6 ≥ bookmark “Bottom RF Cables, 4-Port, Option 417, S/N Prefix 6021” in the PDF Service Guide .
  • Page 39 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 19 Information to Secure W35 and W36 (N5222-20032, N5222-20033) — W35 (reuse) (N5222-20033) A33 reference mixer switch to front-panel REF 1 SOURCE OUT * Refer to the note shown in Figure 19 for information on installing W35 (part number N5222-20033).
  • Page 40 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 20 Location of Cable Clamps to Secure W49 (1400-1334, N5222-20024) — W48 (N5222-20101) A33 reference mixer switch to A23 mixer brick (R1) * As shown in Figure 21 on page 41, install three cable ties (part number 1400-0249) to secure W48 (part number N5222-20101).
  • Page 41 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 21 Location of Cable Ties to Secure W48 (1400-0249, N5222-20101) — W88 (reuse) (N5222-20004) A42 port 1 receiver attenuator to A23 mixer brick (A) — W13 (reuse) (N5222-20005) A25 port 1 receiver coupler to A33 reference mixer switch * If the screws that attach the reference mixer switch to the test set deck were loosened, torque these screws now to 9 in-lbs.
  • Page 42 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W202 (N5222-20126) RF cable, A24 mixer brick (top connector) to A21 HMA25.6 A24 mixer brick (top connector) – You will need to remove the cap that is installed on the HMA26.5 top connector, before connecting the other end of the W202 cable. You can discard the cap.
  • Page 43 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — N5242-60006 A19 test set motherboard J213 to A24 mixer brick (2) — 8121-0982 A19 test set motherboard J206 to A43 port 3 receiver attenuator — 8121-0982 A19 test set motherboard J207 to A44 port 4 receiver attenuator —...
  • Page 44 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 25. Replace the Front Panel’s Lower Dress Panel Before the front panel’s lower dress panel can be replaced, the 2-port lower dress panel and the lower front panel label must be removed from the front panel assembly.
  • Page 45 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 26. 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 — Be sure to install the two new screws (0515-1946) in the front panel, next to test ports 3 and 4.
  • Page 46 2. Right click the on the desired option and click Delete. 3. In the Select Desired Option list, click 217. 4. In the Keysight License Manager dialog box that appears, press or click Yes to confirm delete. 5. A message displays stating that the option removal was successful.
  • Page 47 — 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.
  • Page 48 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 23 Editing a Keysight License File Using a Text Editor. Note: This figure may not contain your specific features and is an example only. In this example N5242B-422 is the incorrect feature. N5242B-423 is the correct feature.
  • Page 49 PNA application. 3. After successful installation of all upgrades, some features require some adjustments to ensure the instrument meets its specified performance. Refer to the following Web site: http://na.support.keysight.com/pna. Step 34. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration Adjustments The following adjustments must be made due to the hardware changes of the analyzer.
  • Page 50 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 51 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 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. To view information on the performance test software, click the Chapter 3 bookmark “Tests and Adjustments”...
  • Page 52 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 35. Prepare the PNA for the User 1. If necessary, reinstall front jumper cables. 2. Install the cable guards, pushing them over the front jumper cables until the cushioning material touches the front panel of the PNA. 3.
  • Page 53 Installation Note Xxxxx-xxxxx...
  • Page 54 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2000-2020 Edition 1, December 2020 www.keysight.com...

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