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N5241/2/9B
Noise Figure
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2-Port Upgrade Kit
(For Version 6 and
Version 7 Synthesizers)
- Installation Guide
To Upgrade PNA-X N5241/2/9B
Option 217 /219 /222 /224 to include
Option 029
Upgrade Kit Order Number:
N5241BU-229, N5242BU-229, and
N5249BU-229
Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60120
This is the Installation Guide for the N5241/2/9B Series Microwave Network Analyzers.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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- Page 1 - Installation Guide To Upgrade PNA-X N5241/2/9B Option 217 /219 /222 /224 to include Option 029 Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5241BU-229, N5242BU-229, and N5249BU-229 Keysight Kit Number: N5242-60120 This is the Installation Guide for the N5241/2/9B Series Microwave Network Analyzers. INSTALLATION GUIDE...
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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 5 IMPORTANT! This kit contains the newer N5245-60124 noise receiver board (with tabs). If your instrument serial prefix is less than 5200, you need to order the N5245-60125 noise receiver board kit. Contact Keysight to swap out the N5245-60124 board for a N5245-60125 kit. Refer to “Contacting Keysight”...
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Page 6: 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... -
Page 7: 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! Before you begin this upgrade: This document contains references to legacy and new A21 HMA26.5 —... - Page 8 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 9 Getting Prepared Verify the Model/Version of HMA26.5 Installed Depending on the type of Option upgrade that was purchased, your parts kit may or may not include the following cable part numbers. This upgrade kit contains components for use with PNA-X models using the legacy HMA26.5 part number 5086-7765.
- Page 10 1. Go to www.keysight.com. 2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (e.g., N5232B) and click Search. 3. Click Support > Keysight Product Support. 4. In the Search Support area type your instrument’s model number (e.g., N2222B).
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Page 11: Tools Required For The Installation
About Installing the Upgrade N5242B, N5242B, and N5249B Options 217, 219, 222, or 224 Products affected Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time 5 hours Estimated adjustment time 1.0 hours (2.0 hours Estimated full instrument calibration time 6.0 hours (8.0 hours... - Page 12 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 13 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60120 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M3.0 x 10, pan head (to attach A59 to side frame) 0515-0374 Dust cap for test port 1410-0214 Lower front panel overlay, Option 219 with Option 029 N5242-80026 Lower front panel overlay, Option 224 with Option 029 N5242-80027...
- Page 14 If your instrument serial prefix is less than 5200, you need to order the N5245-60125 noise receiver board kit. Contact Keysight to swap out the N5245-60124 board for a N5245-60125 kit. b. Semirigid cable N5242-20326 is only installed in instruments with the new HMA26.5. If you are unclear which HMA26.5 assembly your PNA has installed, refer to “Verify the Model/Version of HMA26.5 Installed”...
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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 file, 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”...
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Page 17: Step 4. Remove The Front Panel Assembly
All Instruments Step 4. Remove the Front Panel Assembly Refer to Figure 2 for this step of procedure. 1. With a 5/16-in wrench, remove all front panel jumpers (item 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the screws (item ) from the sides of the frame. - Page 18 All Instruments Step 5. Remove Some Existing Test Set Cables Leave the gray flexible cables, the wire harnesses, and the ribbon cables connected where possible. Any that are removed should be labeled for reconnection later. 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 19 All Instruments For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5310 and below (IMPORTANT: save these cables for reuse): — W115 Front-panel Port 1 CPLR ARM to A29 Port 1 coupler — W117 Front-panel Port 2 CPLR ARM to A32 Port 2 coupler —...
- Page 20 All Instruments 1. Place the analyzer bottom-side up on a flat surface. If bias tee option is installed (NOT N5241/42/9B-217 or N5241/42/9B-222): For analyzers with serial numbers prefixed MY/SG/US5321 and above: Remove two screws (item ) from the A38 port 1 bias tee and the A41 port 2 bias tee and lift them out of the PNA, and set them aside for re-installation later.
- Page 21 All Instruments Figure 3 Existing Attenuators and Brackets Removal Installation Note N5242-90120...
- Page 22 All Instruments Step 7. Assemble the Old Attenuators and the New A52 and A53 Bypass Switches onto the New Brackets Refer to Figure 4 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 7. 1.
- Page 23 All Instruments Figure 4 Attenuators and Bypass Switches Assembly Installation Note N5242-90120...
- Page 24 All Instruments Step 8. Install the New Brackets, with the Old Attenuators and the New A52 and A53 Bypass Switches, and 3.5 mm Bias Tees (If Present) into the Analyzer Refer to Figure 5 for this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 217, 222, and 224 are similar in appearance.
- Page 25 All Instruments Figure 5 New Brackets Installation into the Analyzer Installation Note N5242-90120...
- Page 26 All Instruments Step 9. Assemble and Install the A54 Bridge and A59 Noise Downconverter Refer to Figure 6 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. Connect the A54 bridge to the A59 noise downconverter, using cable adapter W131, as shown.
- Page 27 All Instruments Step 10. Install the A22 Splitter Refer to Figure 7 for this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 217, 222, and 224 are similar in appearance. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
- Page 28 Instruments with Serial prefixes <5200 Only Instruments with Serial prefixes <5200 Only This section assumes you have an instrument with a serial prefix <5200 and have contacted Keysight to swap your N5245-60124 board for a N5245-60125 kit. Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page If your instrument serial is >5200 skip to next step.
- Page 29 All Instruments All Instruments Step 12. Install the A7 Noise Receiver Board Refer to Figure 8 for this part of this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 217, 222, and 224 are similar in appearance.
- Page 30 All Instruments Step 13. Install the Bulkhead Connectors in the Test Set Front Plate (For All Analyzers with Serial Numbers Prefixed MY/SG/US5310 and Below) If your analyzer’s serial number is MY/SG/US5321 and above, ignore this step. Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure.
- Page 31 All Instruments Step 14. 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 semirigid cables. Some flexing of the cables may be necessary but do not over-bend them.
- Page 32 All Instruments W127 (N5242-20292) A37 port 2 source attenuator to A53 port 2 bypass switch W132 (N5242-20277) Front-panel Port 1 RCVR A IN to A42 port 1 receiver attenuator W124 (N5242-20295) Front-panel Port 1 CPLR THRU to A52 port 1 bypass switch W122 (N5242-20298) A34 port 1 source attenuator to A52 port 1 bypass switch...
- Page 33 All Instruments If you have a new HMA26.5 (N5240-60101) installed, you can discard these cables. — W42 (N5222-20009) A21 HMA26.5 to A22 splitter * Leave the W43 loose for now NOTE: Tighten both screws on the splitter to 9 in-lbs. —...
- Page 34 All Instruments W141 (N5242-20299) Semi-rigid cable, A59 noise downconverter to A7 noise receiver board LO W142 (N5242-60041) Flexible cable, A59 noise downconverter J4 to A7 noise receiver board P2 Refer to Figure 10 for this part of this step of the procedure. Although only Option 219 is shown in the illustration, Option 224 is similar in appearance.
- Page 35 All Instruments Figure 10 New Test Set Cable Installation, Part 2 Installation Note N5242-90120...
- Page 36 All Instruments Step 15. Replace the A16 Power Supply (If Necessary) Refer to Figure 11 for this step of the procedure. The analyzer model shown in the illustration is for reference only and may not be the same as your analyzer. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
- Page 37 All Instruments Figure 11 Power Supply Replacement Installation Note N5242-90120...
- Page 38 All Instruments Step 16. Remove the Old Lower Front Panel Overlay Refer to Figure 12 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1. From the back side of the front panel, use a blunt object in the cutouts in ...
- Page 39 All Instruments Figure 12 Lower Front panel Overlay Replacement Installation Note N5242-90120...
- Page 40 All Instruments Step 17. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Front Panel Jumpers Before installing the front panel assembly onto the analyzer, lift and support the front of the analyzer chassis. Refer to Figure 13 for this step of the procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 1.
- Page 41 All Instruments Step 18. Install the New Lower Front Panel Overlay Refer to Figure 12 on page 39 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 ...
- Page 42 All Instruments Step 20. Reinstall the Inner Cover Refer to Figure 14 for this step of the procedure. 1. Position the inner cover on the analyzer. 2. With a T-10 TORX driver, install the 12 pan head screws (item ...
- Page 43 All Instruments Step 21. Reinstall the Outer Cover This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies. Refer to Figure 15 for this step of the procedure.
- Page 44 2. Right click the on the desired option and click Delete. 3. In the Keysight License Manager dialog box that appears, press or click Yes to confirm delete. 4. A message displays stating that the option removal was successful.
- Page 45 For this step, you will need a USB flash drive. A single license file may contain more than one feature. 1. Locate the email(s) from Keysight which contain license file attachments. These emails are the result of “Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information”...
- Page 46 — Press Help > About NA and verify that Option 029 is listed in the PNA application. If if the option(s) have not been enabled or if your older options have not been removed, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page 3.
- Page 47 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 48 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 50 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2012-2022 Edition 1, December 2022 N5242-90120 www.keysight.com...