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Upgrade Kit
To Upgrade PNA-X N5244B or
N5245B Option 219 to Option 419
Upgrade Kit Order Number:
N5244BU-679 and N5245BU-679
Keysight Kit Number: N5245-60133
This is an Installation Note for the N5244/45B Option 219 to 419 Microwave
Vector Network Analyzers with Version 7 synthesizers.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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- Page 1 To Upgrade PNA-X N5244B or N5245B Option 219 to Option 419 Upgrade Kit Order Number: N5244BU-679 and N5245BU-679 Keysight Kit Number: N5245-60133 This is an Installation Note for the N5244/45B Option 219 to 419 Microwave Vector Network Analyzers with Version 7 synthesizers.
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Page 2: Safety Notices
DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY beyond those set forth in the TERMS IN THE SEPARATE EULA shall apply, except to the © Keysight Technologies, Inc. AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL. extent that those terms, rights, or 2009-2022 licenses are explicitly required... - Page 5 Keysight Add Option 419 Upgrade Kit Upgrade Kit Number: N5245-60133 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.
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Page 6: Getting Assistance From Keysight
Description of the Upgrade 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
Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared Getting Prepared The PNA-X 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. - Page 8 Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared License Key Redemption Ensure that you are connected to an external server, before attempting to download your email and license key file. If you are unfamiliar with the licensing process, refer to https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/9018-04534/installation-guides /9018-04534.pdf (N5242-90024).
- Page 9 Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared Verify the Model/Version of HMA26.5 Installed This upgrade kit contains components for use with PNA-X models using the legacy HMA26.5 part number 5086-7765. If your PNA-X has the newer HMA26.5 part number N5240-60101 installed you may discard these parts: —...
- Page 10 Description of the Upgrade Getting Prepared Downloading the Online PNA-X Service Guide To view the online Service Guide for your PNA-X model number, use the following steps: 1. Go to www.keysight.com. 2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (e.g., N5225B) and click Search.
- Page 11 Description of the Upgrade 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 21 in-lbs...
- 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 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 2 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60133 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M3.0 x 25, pan head (to attach mixer brick A28 to mounting block) 0515-0667 Machine screw, M4.0 x 10, pan head (2 to attach source 2 to chassis; 2 to attach A12 0515-0380 doubler 3 to chassis;...
- Page 14 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 2 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60133 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A11 13.5 GHz (SRC 2) direct digital synthesizer (J6)-SRC 2 RF IN P1 N5240-20126 A10 (source 2) P5 to A12 port 3 doubler N5245-20034 A10 (source 2) P3 to A13 port 4 doubler N5245-20035...
- Page 15 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 2 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60133 Description Part Number Desig. A28 mixer brick (C) to A24 IF multiplexer (P601) N5242-60023 A24 IF multiplexer board P203 to A16 SPAM board J2 (SPAM 4, 2-port & 4-port or N5242-60013 SPAM 5, 4-port) A24 IF multiplexer board P603 to A16 SPAM board J5 (SPAM 5, 2-Port)
- Page 16 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Extra quantities of items such as protective plastic caps, screws, cable ties, and cable clamps may be included in this upgrade kit. It is normal for some of these items to remain unused after the upgrade is completed. Installation Procedure for the Upgrade The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this option.
- Page 17 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade “Step 19. Install the LED Boards and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the Test Set Front Plate.” “Step 20. Install the Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck.” “Step 21. Remove the Old A11 (x2) Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) Assembly and Cables.”...
- Page 18 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Once the license key file has been received and the information verified, you can proceed with the installation at step 2. 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.
- Page 19 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. 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, S/N Prefix 6021”...
- Page 20 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 1 A28 Mixer Brick Assembly (5087-7417, 0515-0667(x3), N5245-20125 (x4), N5247-20138 (x1)) Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 21 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 2 Shields, A26 Splitter Installation (N5245-00023, 5067-4086, 0515-0372 (x3), 0515-2007 (x2)) The A26 splitter (5067-4086) and N5245-20013, N5245-20022, N5245-20023, N545-20101, and N5245-20150 cables are only used with a legacy HMA26.5 p/n: 5087-7765. If you are unclear which HMA26.5 assembly your PNA-X has installed, refer to Chapter 7 Repairs and Figure 1 on and for details on A26 splitter and cabling, refer to your option-model in Chapter 6 “2-Port...
- Page 22 Description of the Upgrade 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”...
- Page 23 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9. Install the A27/A28 Mixer Bricks Assembly Install the A27/A28 mixer brick assembly, reusing the 4 existing screws. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A27 and A28 Mixer Bricks”...
- Page 24 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 12. Assemble the A47 and A48 Receiver Attenuator Assemblies Assemble the A47 and A48 receiver attenuator assemblies. For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark, “Removing and Replacing the A38-A41 Source Attenuators and the A46-A49 Receiver Attenuators”...
- Page 25 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 5 Bias Tee Brackets (N5245-00011, 0515-0372) 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 .
- Page 26 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure 6. New parts are listed in Table 2 on page 12 of this document. Figure 6 A33 - A36 Test Port Coupler Assembly (0460-2725, E4403-20033 (x4), 5087-7793 (x4), 0460-2725 (x2)) Step 19.
- Page 27 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 7 LED Board Assemblies and Test Port Coupler Assemblies Installation(N5240-60058, N5224-00005, 0515-1521 (x4), 5087-7793, 5022-1087 (x4), N5225-60001 (x2)) Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 28 Description of the Upgrade 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 (0515-0372, 0515-1227) Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 29 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 21. 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.
- Page 30 Description of the Upgrade 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 10 Remove the Old (x2) DDS Assembly Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 31 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 22. Install Bracket to A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 11 A10 Source 2 Assembly - Attach Bracket N5247-20136 (Using screws: 0515-0666 x1 and 0515-2078 x2) Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 32 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 23. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 12 A10 Source 2 Assembly – Attach cables N5245-20032, N5245-20034, & N5245-20035 Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 33 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 24. Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 13 A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Installation Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 34 Description of the Upgrade 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 14 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation Installation Note N5245-90133...
- Page 35 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 26. 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 36 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 15 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 N5245-90133...
- Page 37 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Connect the following reused gray cables as shown in Figure 16 on page — —W69 (8120-5063) (reuse) Rear-panel REF IN to A11 DD synthesizer assembly J9 — —W68 (8120-5063) (reuse) A11 DD synthesizer assembly J10 to rear-panel REF OUT ...
- Page 38 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — —W71 (N5242-60014) (reuse) A20 IF multiplexer board P403 to A12 SPAM board J4 — —W72 (N5242-60015) A20 IF multiplexer board P603 to A12 SPAM board J5 — —W73 (N5242-60016) (reuse) A20 IF multiplexer board P803 to A12 SPAM board J6 ...
- Page 39 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 27. 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 40 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 18 Semi-rigid Cables Installation — W96 (N5245-20087) A45 port 2 bias tee to port 2 CPLR THRU — W92 (N5245-20088) A44 port 4 bias tee to A35 port 4 coupler —...
- Page 41 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 19 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 —...
- Page 42 Description of the Upgrade 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. —...
- Page 43 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 20 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. —...
- Page 44 Description of the Upgrade 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 —...
- Page 45 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade *After installing W58 to the mixer brick, attach the new 50 ohm load (1250-4261) using a 1/4 inch open end wrench to hold cable W58 in place. *Torque A26 splitter screws to 6 in-lbs. Step 28.
- Page 46 Description of the Upgrade 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”...
- Page 47 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Reassemble the front panel’s lower dress panel assembly with the new 4-port lower dress panel (N5240-00009) by reversing the order of step the instructions previously followed. IMPORTANT! To avoid possible damage to the lower front panel overlay (label), do not attempt to attach the lower front panel label until “Step 23.
- Page 48 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 32. Install the Overlays To see an image of the front panel overlay (N5242-80025), click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Front Panel Assembly, Front Side, All Options” in the PDF Service Guide .
- Page 49 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 37. Remove Option 219 License Procedure Requirements — The analyzer must be powered up and operating to perform this procedure. — The Network Analyzer program must not be running. — A keyboard and mouse must be connected to the network analyzer. Option 219 License Removal Procedure 1.
- Page 50 — Press Help > About NA and verify that Option 219 is listed in the PNA-X application. If the options have not been enabled or if the option 219 license has not been removed, contact Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page...
- Page 51 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. After successful installation of all upgrades, some features require some adjustments to ensure the instrument meets its specified performance. Refer to the Adjustments (i.e., Diagnostic Tools, Utilities, and Adjustments) topic in the PNA Online Help: https://rfmw.em.keysight.com/wireless/helpfiles/N52xxB/help.htm.
- Page 52 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade EEPROM Backup The analyzer uses arrays of correction constants to enable the analyzer to produce accurate, leveled source signals and receive clean test signals. These constants are stored in non-volatile EEPROM memory and in flash memory files.
- Page 53 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 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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