Keysight N5244AU-940 Installation Manual

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Keysight - N5244/5A

4-Port Capability

Upgrade Kit

For Version 6 Single Source

Synthesizers

- Installation Guide

To Upgrade PNA-X N5244/5A Option 200

to Option 400

Upgrade Kit Order Numbers:

N5244AU-940, N5245AU-940

Keysight Kit Number: N5245-60105

This is the Installation Guide for the N5244/5A Series Microwave Network Analyzers.

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Page 1 For Version 6 Single Source Synthesizers - Installation Guide To Upgrade PNA-X N5244/5A Option 200 to Option 400 Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: N5244AU-940, N5245AU-940 Keysight Kit Number: N5245-60105 This is the Installation Guide for the N5244/5A Series Microwave Network Analyzers. INSTALLATION GUIDE...
Page 2 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 Order Numbers: N5245-60105 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade This upgrade converts your N5244A or N5245A Option 200 2-port analyzer to a N5244A or N5245A Option 400 4-port analyzer by adding: — an additional source —...
Page 4 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 The enclosed Option 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 for the instrument that will receive the option.
Page 6 Getting Prepared 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: 1.
Page 7 21 in-lb. About Installing the Upgrade Products affected N5244A and N5245A Option 200 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 8 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 9 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60105 Description Part Number Desig. Nameplate, N5244A N5244-80001 Nameplate, N5245A N5245-80003 Gap pad (between each coupler and test set front sub panel) E4403-20033 Gap pad (between mixer brick A28 and shield) N5245-20125 Power button overlay (label) N5242-80007...
Page 10 Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5245-60105 Description Part Number Desig. A30 port 3 ref coupler to front-panel Port 3 SOURCE OUT N5245-20051 A34 port 3 coupler to front-panel Port 3 CPLR THRU N5245-20098 A30 port 3 ref coupler to front-panel REF 3 SOURCE OUT N5245-20016 A34 port 3 coupler to front-panel Port 3 CPLR ARM...
Page 11 For the new N5240-60076 boards to function properly in your PNA, you must upgrade your PNA firmware to rev A09.33xx or above. Download PNA firmware at: http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/firmware/firmware.html. Extra quantities of items such as protective plastic caps, screws, cable ties, and cable clamps may be included in this upgrade kit.
Page 12 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 13 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 14 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 5. Remove the A23 Test Set Motherboard For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the A23 test set motherboard” in the PDF Service Guide Step 6. Remove Some Cables Leave the gray flexible cables, the wire harnesses, and the ribbon cables connected where possible.
Page 15 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 4. Remove and discard the following gray flexible cables: — W62 (N5242-60025) A27 mixer brick (R1) to A24 IF multiplexer (P601) — W63 (N5242-60026) A27 mixer brick (R2) to A24 IF multiplexer (P801) 5. Leave the remaining gray flexible cables, the wire harnesses, and the ribbon cables connected where possible.
Page 16 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 2 Shields, Splitter, and 3 dB Pad Installation (N5245-20023, 0515-0372, 5067-4086, 0515-2007, 08490-60010) Installation Note N5245-90015...
Page 17 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 18 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 (5087-7760, N5245-00017, 0515-1602) Installation Note N5245-90015...
Page 19 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 Guide .
Page 20 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13.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.
Page 21 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 14.Install the Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 7 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation (0515-0372, 0515-1227) Installation Note N5245-90015...
Page 22 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 8 A10 Source 2 Assembly (5087-7780, N5245-20032, N5245-20034, N5245-20035) Installation Note N5245-90015...
Page 23 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 16. Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 9 A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Installation (5087-7349, N5245-20036) Installation Note N5245-90015...
Page 24 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure10 A12 and A13 Doubler Assemblies Installation N5245-20033, 0515-0380) Step 18.Install the A17 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables 1.
Page 25 N5240-60076 boards included in this kit. For the new N5240-60076 boards to function properly in your PNA, you must upgrade your PNA firmware to rev A09.33xx or above. Download PNA firmware at: http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/firmware/firmware.html. Installation Note N5245-90015...
Page 26 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19.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 27 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 11 Semirigid Cables Installation (N5245-00022, 0515-0372, N5245-20036) — W35 (N5245-20108)A32 port 2 ref coupler to front-panel REF 2 SOURCE *As shown in Figure 12, install two clamps (part number 1400-1334) to secure W35 (N5245-20108). Figure 12 Location of Cable Clamps for W35 (N5245-20108, 1400-1334) —...
Page 28 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W46 (reuse) (N5245-20011)REF 2 RCVR R2 IN to A27 mixer brick (R2) — W45 (N5245-20021)REF 4 RCVR R4 IN to A69 3 dB pad on A28 mixer brick (R4) — W30 (N5245-20018)A35 port 4 coupler to front-panel port 4 CPLR ARM —...
Page 29 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 14 Location of Cable Clamp for W25 (N5245-20016, 1400-1334) — W38 (N5245-20037)Port 3 RCVR C IN to A28 mixer brick (C) — W26 (N5245-20015)A34 port 3 coupler to front-panel Port 3 CPLR ARM — W24 (N5245-20098)Port 3 CPLR THRU to A34 port 3 coupler —...
Page 30 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W44 (N5245-20020)REF 3 RCVR R3 IN to A28 mixer brick (R3) * As shown in Figure 15, install two cable ties (part number 1400-0249) to secure W44 (N5245-20020) and W38 (N5245-20037) together. Figure 15 Location of Cable Ties for W38 (N5245-20037) and W44 (N5245-20020) —...
Page 31 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 16 Location of Cable Clamps for W21 (N5245-20110, 1400-0249) — W41 (reuse) (N5245-20006)A37 reference mixer switch to front-panel REF 1 SOURCE OUT — W43 (reuse) (N5245-20009)A37 reference mixer switch to A27 mixer brick (R1) —...
Page 32 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade — W72 (N5242-60015) A20 IF multiplexer (P603) to A12 SPAM (J5) Step 20.Secure the Front Panel Bulkhead Connectors Follow the instruction shown in Figure 17 in this document. Figure 17 Bulkhead Connections, Front Panel Step 21.Reinstall the A23 Test Set Motherboard Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections, especially wire harness connections.
Page 33 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Install ribbon cable, N5247-60015 from A23 test set motherboard J552 to A28 mixer brick (2) J52. To see an image showing the location of this cable, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Bottom Ribbon Cables and Wire Harnesses, 4-Port, Option 400”...
Page 34 Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 1. Remove the protective backing from the new front panel overlay (N5242-80003). 2. Loosely place the overlay in the recess on the lower front panel. 3. Placing two fingers at the middle, press the overlay firmly onto the frame while sliding your fingers in opposite directions towards the ends of the overlay.
Page 35 3. In the Select Desired Option list, click P04 - 4-Ports. 4. Using the keyboard, enter the license key in the box provided. The license key is printed on the license message you received from Keysight. Enter this key exactly as it is printed on the message.
Page 36 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 37 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 40 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2009-2023 Edition 1, October 2023 N5245-90015 www.keysight.com...

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