Keysight N5224B Installation Manual

Add 4-port capability for version 7 synthesizers

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Keysight - N5224/5B

Add 4-Port Capability

For Version 7 Synthesizers

(For Models With

Direct Digital Synthesizers (Only))

- Installation Guide

To Upgrade N5224/5B Series

Option 200 to Option 400 -

(900 Hz/10 MHz - 43.5 GHz)

(900 Hz/10 MHz - 50 GHz)

Upgrade Kit Order Numbers:

N5224BU- 660 and N5225BU- 660

Keysight Kit Number: N5225-60136

This is the Installation Guide for the N5224/5B Series Microwave Network Analyzers.

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Page 1 Option 200 to Option 400 - (900 Hz/10 MHz - 43.5 GHz) (900 Hz/10 MHz - 50 GHz) Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: N5224BU- 660 and N5225BU- 660 Keysight Kit Number: N5225-60136 This is the Installation Guide for the N5224/5B 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 5 Upgrade Kit Number: N5225–60136 Installation Note Description of the Upgrade This upgrade converts your N5224B or N5225B Option 200 2-port analyzer to a N5224B or N5225B Option 400 4-port analyzer by adding: — a x4 direct digital synthesizer (DDS) (Version 7) assembly —...
Page 6 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 Description of the Upgrade 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.
Page 8 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 9 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 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).
Page 11 9 mm nutsetter or open end torque wrench set to 21 in-lb. About Installing the Upgrades Products affected N5224B and N5225B Option 200 with DDS installed Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight Estimated installation time...
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 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60136 Description Part Number Desig. Machine screw, M3.0 x 18, pan head (1 to attach bracket to A10 26.5 GHz source) 0515-0666 Front panel overlay (label), 4-port N5227-80019 Test set front plate, 4-port N5224-00005...
Page 14 Description of the Upgrade Items Included in the Upgrade Kit Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5225-60136 Description Part Number Desig. RF cable, A27 mixer brick (R2) to A24 IF multiplexer (P412) N5242-60022 RF cable, A28 mixer brick (D) to A24 IF multiplexer (P801) N5242-60024 RF cable, A28 mixer brick (R4) to A24 IF multiplexer (P414) N5242-60019...
Page 15 Description of the Upgrade 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”...
Page 17 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 4. Remove the Front Panel Assembly For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly” in the PDF Service Guide Step 5. Remove the A23 Test Set Motherboard For instructions, click the Chapter 7 bookmark “Removing and Replacing the A23 test set motherboard”...
Page 18 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade These cables must be saved - they will be reinstalled. — W12 (N5245-20109) A29 port 1 reference coupler to W11 — W18 (N5245-20111) A32 port 2 reference coupler to W17 Step 7. Remove the A27 Mixer Brick Assembly Remove the A27 mixer brick assembly from the PNA.
Page 19 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 8. Assemble the A28 Mixer Brick Assembly 1. Follow the instructions shown in Figure New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. Figure 2 A28 Mixer Brick Assembly (5087-7417, 0515-0667, N5245-20125, N5247-20138) 5087-7417 Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 20 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 2. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 3 A28 Mixer Brick Shield Installation (N5245-00023, 0515-0372) Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 21 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. If the PNA contains legacy HMA26.5 p/n: 5087-7765, follow the instructions shown in Figure 4. Skip this step if the PNA contains the newer HMA26.5 p/n: N5240-60101. Figure 4 A26 and A27 Test Port Bridge Assembly (5067-4086 , 0515-2007) 1.
Page 22 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 4. Connect the gray flexible cables to the A28 mixer in the order shown in Figure 4-1. The other ends of the cables will be connected when the IF board is reinstalled later. Figure 4-1 A28 Mixer Brick Cable Installation (N5242-60019, N5242-60020, 1, 2...
Page 23 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 9. Install the A27/A28 Mixer Brick Assemblies Reinstall the A27 mixer brick cables, and then install the A27/A28 mixer brick assembly, reusing the four 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 Figure 6 A35 Reference Coupler Port 4 Assembly (5087-7760, N5245-00017, 0515-1602) Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 25 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 11.Install the A34 and A35 Reference Coupler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure 6-1. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. 1, 2 Figure 6-1 A34 and A35 Reference Coupler Assemblies Installation (0515-0374) 1.
Page 26 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 12.Assemble the A33 - A36 Test Port Coupler Assemblies 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 27 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 13.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.
Page 28 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 14. Install the 4-Port Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck Follow the four instructions shown in Figure Figure 9 Coupler Plate Assembly Installation (0515-0372, 0515-1227) Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 29 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15. Remove the Old (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 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 11 Remove the Old (x2) DDS Assembly Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 31 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 15.Assemble and Install the A12 and A13 40 GHz Doubler Assemblies Follow the instructions shown in Figure Figure 12 A12 and A13 40 GHz Doubler Installation (5087-7349, 1250-4261, N5245-20036) 1250-4261 Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 32 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 16.Install Bracket to A10 Source Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 13 A10 Source 2 Assembly Bracket Installation (5087-7342, N5247-20136, 0515-0376, 0515-2078, 0515-0666) Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 33 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 17. Assemble the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 14 A10 Source 2 Assembly (5087-7342, N5245-20032, N5245-20023, N5245-20035) Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 34 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 18. Install the A10 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly and Cables Follow the two instructions shown in Figure Figure 15 A10 Source 2 Assembly Installation (N5245-20033, 0515-0380) Installation Note N5225-90136...
Page 35 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 19. Install the *NEW* A15 (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 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 N5225-90136...
Page 37 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 3. Connect the following reused gray cables as shown in Figure 17 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 4. Connect the following new and used cables in the order listed. Refer to Figure 18 on page  — —W59 (N5242-60012) (reuse) A20 IF multiplexer board P3 to A12 SPAM board J1 ...
Page 39 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 20.Install the Cable Bracket Mount 1. Follow the two instructions shown in Figure 19. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 10 of this document. Figure 19 Cable Bracket Mount Installation (N5245-00022, 0515-0664, N5245-20036, N5245-20036) Step 21.
Page 40 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade of these cables, click either of the Chapter 6 bookmarks “Bottom RF Cables, 4-Port, Option 400, S/N Prefix 6021” in the PDF Service Guide . New parts ≥ are listed in Table 1 on page —...
Page 41 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 20 Location of Cable Clamps for W109 (N5224-20047), W110 (N5224-20028), 1, 2 W117 (N5224-20026), and W118 (N5224-20025) N5224-20047 bottom connector R4 — W18 (reuse) (N5245-20111) A32 port 2 reference coupler to W17 —...
Page 42 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 21 Location of Cable Clamps for W108 (N5224-20024) and W116 1, 2 (N5224-20023) — W14 (N5245-20043)A30 port 3 reference coupler to W13 — W16 (N5245-20044) A31 port 4 reference coupler to W15 —...
Page 43 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 21-1 Location of Cable Clamp and tie wraps for N5224-20022, N5224-20046, 1, 2 (1400-0249 1400-1334) 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 44 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade You will need to remove the cap that is installed on the HMA26.5 top connector, before connecting the other end of the W203 cable. You can discard the cap. See also, “Verify the Model/Version of HMA26.5 Installed”...
Page 45 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade To see an image showing its locations, click the Chapter 6 bookmark “Bottom Ribbon Cables and Wire Harnesses, 4-Port, Option 400” in the PDF Service Guide . New parts are listed in Table 1 on page Step 24.
Page 46 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Figure 22 Replacing the Front Panel’s Lower Dress Panel and label Step 25. 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 47 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade 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. Repeat on all areas of the overlay. 4.
Page 48 — A keyboard and mouse must be connected to the network analyzer. Option Enable Procedure 1. Locate the email(s) from Keysight which contain license file attachments. These emails are a result of “Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information”...
Page 49 — 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 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 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.
Page 52 Description of the Upgrade Installation Procedure for the Upgrade Step 32. 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.
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Page 54 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2011-2022 Edition 1, August 2022 N5225-90116 www.keysight.com...

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