Keysight N5182BX07 Service Manual
Keysight N5182BX07 Service Manual

Keysight N5182BX07 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Accessory Service Guide...
  • Page 3 WARNING notice until the DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, indicated conditions are fully CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A understood and met. SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT computer software or WITH WARRANTY TERMS commercial computer software COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS documentation.
  • Page 4 URLs, according to the name of your product: http://www.keysight.com/find/mxg To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight Information on preventing instrument damage can be found at: www.keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Displayed with Keysight Connection Expert ........
  • Page 7 Upconvert Signal Path Overview and Verification ........87 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 8 Using an N5172B or N5182B Signal Generator ....... 125 Using a Computer Running the Keysight Connection Expert ..... 127 7.
  • Page 9 Replacement Procedure ..........175 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 10 SW1 Transfer Switch ............198 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 11 Displayed with Keysight Connection Expert ........212...
  • Page 12: Overview

    Service Equipment You Will Need on page 17 ESD Information on page 18 After an Instrument Repair on page 21 Instrument Serial Numbers on page 22 Contacting Keysight Technologies on page 23 Returning an Instrument for Service on page 24...
  • Page 13: Instrument Overview

    Extender with either an N5182B or N5172B signal generator see the frequency extender users guide at: http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/N5182-90001.pdf For an X-Series Signal Generator to be able to control the N5182BX07 Frequency Extender it must have Option FRQ and firmware revision B.01.85 or newer installed. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 14: Service Manual Revision History

    Overview Service Manual Revision History Service Manual Revision History N5182-90002 May 2021 Initial release. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 15: Before You Start Troubleshooting

    — Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols marked on the instrument and read the general safety considerations in the front of this guide. — Read the general safety considerations below. — Read the ESD information below. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 16: General Safety Considerations

    If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 17 For the instrument to meet performance specifications and for accurate self test results, allow a warm up period of 45 minutes within an operational temperature range of 0 to 55 °C. For more information, refer to the instrument Data Sheet. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 18: Service Equipment You Will Need

    Service Equipment You Will Need Service Equipment You Will Need There are certain things that will be required to troubleshoot, adjust, and test the N5182BX07 Frequency Extender. They include the following: — Calibration Application Software — Misc Test Equipment Tools you will need...
  • Page 19: Esd Information

    1 megohm of isolation from ground. These techniques for a static-safe workstation should not be used when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. Figure 1-2 Example of a Static-Safe Workstation Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 20: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Protective Supplies

    For Additional Information about ESD For more information about preventing ESD damage, contact the Electrical Over Stress/Electrostatic Discharge (EOS/ESD) Association, Inc. The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 21: Calibration Application Software

    Overview ESD Information Calibration Application Software Information regarding the N7822A Calibration Application Software for CXG/EXG/MXG Signal Generators can be found at the following web site: www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 22: After An Instrument Repair

    Chapter 10, “ Post-Repair Procedures” for a list of post-repair adjustments and performance tests based on which hardware has been changed. Information regarding the N7822A Calibration Application Software for CXG/EXG/MXG Signal Generators can be found at http://www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 23: Instrument Serial Numbers

    Instrument Serial Numbers Instrument Serial Numbers Keysight makes frequent improvements to its products enhancing performance, usability, or reliability. Keysight service personnel have access to complete records of design changes to each type of instrument, based on the instrument’s serial number.
  • Page 24: Contacting Keysight Technologies

    If you do not have access to the internet, contact your local field engineer. In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the instrument by its model number and full serial number. With this information the Keysight representative can determine whether your instrument is still within its warranty period.
  • Page 25: Returning An Instrument For Service

    3. Seal the shipping container securely with strong, nylon adhesive tape. 4. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE” to ensure careful handling. 5. Retain copies of all shipping papers. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 26: Instrument Information And Calibration Data

    Overview on page 26 Model and Serial Number on page 27 Displayed On an X-Series Signal Generator on page 27 Displayed with Keysight Connection Expert on page 28 Programming the Serial Number on page 28 Calibration Data on page 29...
  • Page 27: Overview

    Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 28: Model And Serial Number

    Displayed On an X-Series Signal Generator To view the N5182BX07 model number, serial number, and firmware revision connect it to the signal generator with a USB cable and press FREQ, More, Freq Extender, Connection Settings. Set the Connection Type to USB, then select the USB Device and press Test Connection.
  • Page 29: Displayed With Keysight Connection Expert

    Displayed with Keysight Connection Expert To view the N5182BX07 model number, serial number, and firmware revision connect it to a computer with a USB cable and start the Keysight Connection Expert. Once the instrument is identified by the connection expert the...
  • Page 30: Calibration Data

    Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 31: Instrument Adjustments

    Extender State is set to On. For information on configuring the frequency extender with a host signal generator see the “Using an N5172B or N5182B Signal Generator” section in Chapter 6, “Service Menu and Remote Communication.”. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 32: Calibration Data Restore

    When a calibration data restore is performed any overwrite file that may be in the host is deleted and the factory data in the frequency extender is copied into the working data on the CPU assembly of the host signal generator. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 33 Instrument Information and Calibration Data Calibration Data Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 34: General Troubleshooting

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 3 General Troubleshooting What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: Overview on page 34 Power On Process on page 34 Front Panel LED Not Coming On on page 36...
  • Page 35: Overview

    4. If the instrument is connected to a qualified USB host via the rear panel USB-C connector, the A2 USB Control board will also turn on and the instrument will be identified by the host. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 36 Boards”. A qualified USB host is either an N5172B or N5182B with option FRQ, or a computer with the Keysight Connection Expert software installed. 5. Once identified by a qualified host, if the instrument model or serial number is incorrect see Chapter 2, “Instrument Information and...
  • Page 37: Front Panel Led Not Coming On

    4. If the +5.0 V Regulated LED is on yet the front panel amber LED is not on verify that the A4A2 LED assembly wire harness is properly plugged into the A3 Interface Board assembly at P8, as shown in Figure 3-2. Proceed with step Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 38 Figure 3-2 A3 Interface Connectors – P8 and P14 5. If the A4A2 LED assembly cable is properly plugged into P8 on the A3 Interface Board and the front panel LED is not on, replace the A4A2 LED Assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 39: Blower(S) Not Coming On

    “A1 Power Supply Verification” section later in this chapter. 6. If the W19 wire harness is properly plugged into P14 on the A3 Interface Board and the blowers are not on, replace the W19 wire harness. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 40: Communication Issues

    Using the rear panel USB-C control port the instrument can be controlled by a qualified USB host. This would be either an N5172B or N5182B with option FRQ, or a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert and IO Libraries. When connected to either of these, the instrument should be recognized and identified.
  • Page 41: A1 Power Supply Verification

    To verify this further, or if the +12.0 V LED is not on, measure the DC voltage level on the A3 Interface Board assembly at the highlighted end of C38 and C39 near J4, as shown in Figure 3-3. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 42 3-4, bypass the A4A1 Power Switch / Cable Assembly by disconnecting it from both W21 and the A5 Line Module. Then, connect W21 directly to the A5 Line Module output. Figure 3-4 A4A1 Power Switch / Cable Assembly Bypass Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 43 9. If the +12.0 V LED now turns on, replace the A4A1 Power Switch / Cable assembly. If the +12.0 V LED still does not turn on, replace the A1 Power Supply assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 44: Power Level Issues

    Power Level Issues When connected to either an N5172B or N5182B signal generator with option FRQ, the power level from the RF output port of the N5182BX07 Frequency Extender should measure the level indicated on the signal generator display, ±3 dB, if the adjustments have been run. After running the front panel Extender Power Alignment, the error should very close to 0 dB.
  • Page 45: Non-Harmonic Spurious Signals

    7. Set the Extender Input Power Offset to 0 dB on the signal generator by pressing FREQ, More, Freq Extender, More, Extender Input Power Offset 0 8. Tune the signal generator to 6.912 GHz by pressing FREQ, 6.912 GHz. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 46: (2 X Rf Output) - Lo

    This spurious signal can typically be seen when the RF output frequency is between 5.900001 GHz and 6.25 GHz. The specification for this spurious signal’s level is <-41 dBc. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 47 9. Set the signal generator power level to +10 dBm by pressing AMPTD, 10 dBm. 10.The spurious signal will be at 6.78 GHz at a relative level to the fundamental signal similar to that shown in Figure 3-6. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 48 Figure 3-6. If the spurious level is not lower than -41 dBc, replace the A12 Mixer. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 49 General Troubleshooting Non-Harmonic Spurious Signals Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 50: Control And Interface Boards

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 4 Control and Interface Boards What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: A2 USB Control Board Overview on page 50 A3 Interface Board Overview on page 52...
  • Page 51: A2 Usb Control Board Overview

    The A2 USB Control board will not turn on when connected to a USB controller providing the required +5 VDC supply voltage unless the frequency extender is also turned on. It will be held off by the A3 Interface board until the frequency Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 52 When the A2 USB Control board is powered on, DS1 and DS2 should both be on and solid green under normal operating conditions, as seen in Figure 4-1. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 53: A3 Interface Board Overview

    Regulated Supply Component A3 Interface Board Voltage (DC) Connector +24.0 V AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator SW1 Transfer Switch +15.0 V A13 Power Amplifier +12.0 V A10 Local Oscillator Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 54: Device Control

    The desired line is pulled to ground by the A3 Interface board and the other is released. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 55 VDC supply from the A3 Interface board. It is then controlled by a TTL signal to select the signal path. A high level selects the through path while a low level selects the upconvert path. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 56: A2 Usb Control Board Troubleshooting

    For the purposes of the procedures in this section, a valid USB controller could be any functioning USB Type A port on an EXG or MXG signal generator, or a personal computer or signal analyzer with the Keysight Connection Expert software installed.
  • Page 57: Led Ds1 Is A Color Other Than Green

    Using the rear panel USB-C control port the instrument can be controlled by a qualified USB host. This would be either an N5172B or N5182B with option FRQ, or a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert and IO Libraries. To verify communication with the frequency extender, see the “Communicating...
  • Page 58 Chapter 6, “Service Menu and Remote Communication” to verify communication with the A2 USB Control board. 9. If communication cannot be established with either type of USB controller, replace the A2 USB Control board. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 59: A3 Interface Board Troubleshooting

    The status of all the DC supply voltages can be monitored with the use of the LEDs on the A3 Interface board, along with the two A2 USB Control board supply voltages, as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 A3 Interface Board Power Supply LEDs Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 60 If the DC voltage at J204 pin #7 does not measure +5.0 V, ±0.5 V, replace the A2 USB Control board. If the DC voltage at J204 pin #7 does measure +5.0 V, ±0.5 V and DS6 is still off, replace the A3 Interface board. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 61 +24.0 V regulated supply voltage LED comes on. The location of the A3 Interface board connectors for each ribbon cable is shown in Figure 4-5. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 62 P12 of the A3 Interface board and see if the +15.0 V regulated supply voltage LED comes on. The location of P12 on the A3 Interface board is shown in Figure 4-6. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 63 J5 and P13 on the A3 Interface board is shown in Figure 4-6. If the +12.0 V Regulated LED comes on when the two devices are disconnected from the A3 Interface board, determine which one is pulling down the supply and replace it. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 64 P8 and P9 of the A3 Interface board and see if the +5.0 V regulated supply voltage LED comes on. The location of P8 and P9 on the A3 Interface board is shown in Figure 4-7. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 65 A3 Interface board, determine which one is pulling down the supply and replace it. If the +5.0 V Regulate LED does not come when the two devices are disconnected from the A3 Interface board, replace the A3 Interface board. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 66: B1-B4 Blower Speed Control

    2. With the control circuitry now seeing the thermistor output as infinite resistance measure the DC voltage along the highlighted ends of CR75 through CR78, as shown in Figure 4-8. They should all measure approximately +7.3 V, ±0.5 V. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 67 P15 are open and shorted together, the A3 Interface board is not able to adjust the blower speed to compensate for the internal temperature and will need to be replaced. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 68: Sw1 Transfer Switch Control

    N5172B or N5182B signal generator with option FRQ installed, or by a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert and the Interactive IO utility. Information on how this is done can be found in the “Communicating with the...
  • Page 69 If both levels measured are correct, but the SW1 Transfer Switch is not switching signal paths properly, inspect W16 for any damage and replace it if necessary. If there is nothing wrong with W16, replace the SW1 Transfer Switch. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 70: At1 & At2 Step Attenuator Control

    Voltage When Section Attenuated Bypass 10 dB Engage 10 dB Bypass 40 dB #1 Bypass 20 dB Bypass 40 dB #2 Engage 40 dB #2 Engage 20 dB Engage 40 dB #1 +24.0 VDC Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 71 N5172B or N5182B signal generator with option FRQ installed, or by a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert and the Interactive IO utility. Information on how this is done can be found in the“Communicating with the...
  • Page 72 4. Set the step attenuator value of the frequency extender to exercise all the different attenuator settings while measuring the associated pins on P3 and P4 of the A3 Interface board to verify that they follow that outlined in Table 4-7 Table 4-8. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 73 +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V a. Green highlight indicates that attenuator section is selected. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 74 If there is nothing wrong with the ribbon cable, replace the step attenuator that is not switching properly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 75 Control and Interface Boards A3 Interface Board Troubleshooting Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 76: Rf Assemblies

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 5 RF Assemblies What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: RF Section Overview on page 76 LO Signal Path Overview and Verification on page 78 Upconvert Signal Path Overview and Verification on page 87...
  • Page 77: Rf Section Overview

    The procedures found in this chapter will require the use of a general purpose spectrum analyzer and signal generator. Assembly Locations The location of the different assemblies in the RF section of the instrument can be seen in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 Assembly Locations Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 78: Cable Locations

    RF Assemblies RF Section Overview Cable Locations The location of the different RF cable assemblies in the RF section of the instrument can be seen in Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2 Cable Locations Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 79: Lo Signal Path Overview And Verification

    6. Connect the AC mains and turn the frequency extender on. No USB control is required. 7. The power level of the 5.12 GHz local oscillator output at this point should measure +20 dBm, ±2 dB, as shown in Figure 5-3. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 80 Local Oscillator Signal Path Output 8. If the power level of the 5.12 GHz local oscillator signal path is not +20 dBm, ±2 dB, use the procedures found in this section to determine why. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 81: A10 Local Oscillator

    2. Tune the spectrum analyzer to a center frequency of 5.12 GHz with a span of 500 kHz. 3. Set the reference level of the spectrum analyzer to +20 dBm and be sure that the input attenuation is set to at least 30 dB. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 82 If the voltage level is correct, yet the problem with the local oscillator persists, replace the A10 Local Oscillator. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 83: A11 Lo Amplifier

    3. Set the reference level of the spectrum analyzer to its upper limit, something higher than +20 dBm, and be sure that the input attenuation is set to at least 30 dB. 4. Connect the A11 LO Amplifier output to the spectrum analyzer RF input. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 84 If the power supply voltage level is correct, verify that the input power level is at +6 dBm, ±3 dB. If both the power supply voltage and input power level are correct, yet the output power level is not, replace the A11 LO Amplifier. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 85: Fl4 Lo Bandpass Filter

    5.120 GHz and the 3 dB passband width should be approximately 40 MHz. If the insertion loss or passband shape does not meet these requirements, replace the FL4 LO Bandpass Filter. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 86: Lo Harmonic Rejection

    5. Connect the AC mains and turn the instrument on. No USB control is required. 6. The harmonic content of the FL4 LO Bandpass Filter output should resemble that shown in Figure 5-10. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 87 5-10, replace the FL4 LO Bandpass filter. For reference purposes, Figure 5-11 shows the typical harmonic content at the input to the FL4 LO Bandpass Filter. Figure 5-11 FL4 LO Bandpass Input Harmonic Content Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 88: Upconvert Signal Path Overview And Verification

    Communication”, control of the frequency extender can be handled with either an N5172B or N5182B signal generator with option FRQ, or with a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert with the Interactive IO utility. However, it will be much easier to measure power levels in the upconvert signal path by separating the...
  • Page 89: Rf Signal Path Overall Level Verification

    13.Allow the two instruments to sweep for a few minutes in order to fill in the trace across the frequency range. 14.The overall instrument output trace under these conditions should resemble that seen in Figure 5-12. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 90 15.If the overall instrument output level trace does not resemble that shown Figure 5-12, use the procedures found in this section to determine why. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 91: Signal Path Control

    RF Assemblies Upconvert Signal Path Overview and Verification Signal Path Control When the frequency extender is connected to a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert, the Interactive IO utility can be used to control the signal path of the instrument.
  • Page 92: Step Attenuator Control

    RF Assemblies Upconvert Signal Path Overview and Verification Step Attenuator Control When the frequency extender is connected to a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert, the Interactive IO utility can be used to control the step attenuator setting. To select the step attenuator settings used by the frequency extender the :ATTenuator <value>...
  • Page 93: Sw1 Transfer Switch

    If it does not appear that the signal path is being properly selected, see the “SW1 Transfer Switch Control” section in Chapter 4, “Control and Interface Boards” to verify that the A3 Interface board is switching the SW1 Transfer Switch properly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 94: Input Switch (P2 To P3)

    If the loss is 0.75 dB or less the SW1 Transfer Switch input switch is meeting its requirements. If the loss is any higher than 0.75 dB determine the cause and make any correction necessary. Check for loose cables, bad cables, damaged connectors, defective SW1, etc... Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 95: Output Switch (P4 To P1)

    If the loss is 1.25 dB or less the SW1 Transfer Switch output switch is meeting its requirements. If the loss is any higher than 1.25 dB determine the cause and make any correction necessary. Check for loose cables, bad cables, damaged connectors, defective SW1, etc... Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 96: Fl1 Low-Pass Filter

    From DC up to 2.7 GHz the insertion loss of the FL1 Low-Pass Filter should be less than 1.0 dB, and the frequency response should look like that shown in Figure 5-18. Figure 5-18 FL1 Low-Pass Filter Passband Shape Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 97 For information on how to remove FL1 see Chapter 9, “Assembly Replacement”, if needed. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 98: A12 Mixer

    RF input. 4. Set the power level of the signal generator to -10 dBm. 5. Set the signal generator to sweep from 0.78 GHz to 2.08 GHz with a step size of approximately 1 MHz. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 99 A12 Mixer. If the LO power level is not +20 dBm, ±2 dB, see the “LO Signal Path Overview and Verification” section in this chapter to determine why the LO power level is not correct. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 100: Fl2 Bandpass Filter

    6.575 GHz and the 3 dB passband width should be approximately 1.5 GHz. If the insertion loss or passband shape does not meet these requirements, replace the FL2 Bandpass Filter. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 101 “Signal Path Control” section of this chapter, select the upconvert signal path with the Interactive IO. :FREQ:UPC 1 9. The output spectrum of the FL2 Bandpass Filter should resemble that shown in Figure 5-23. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 102 Figure 5-23, replace the FL2 Bandpass filter. For reference purposes, Figure 5-24 shows the unwanted mixing products of the input signal to the FL2 Bandpass Filter. Figure 5-24 FL2 Bandpass Input Spectrum Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 103: A13 Power Amplifier

    2. Using a short RF cable, connect the signal generator RF output to the A13 Power Amplifier input. 3. Using a short RF cable, connect the A13 Power Amplifier output to the spectrum analyzer RF input. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 104 If the power supply voltage is correct, yet the output power level is not, replace the A13 Power Amplifier. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 105: Fl3 Bandpass Filter

    6.575 GHz and the 3 dB passband width should be approximately 1.5 GHz. If the insertion loss or passband shape does not meet these requirements, replace the FL3 Bandpass Filter. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 106 RF Assemblies Upconvert Signal Path Overview and Verification Figure 5-28 FL3 Bandpass Filter Shape Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 107: At1 11 Db Step Attenuator

    0 dB with the Interactive IO. :ATT 0 6. Set the signal generator to sweep from 5.9 GHz to 7.2 GHz with a step size of approximately 1 MHz. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 108 15.Clear the spectrum analyzer trace #2 and set it to perform a maximum hold. 16.Allow the two instruments to sweep for a few minutes in order to fill in the trace across the frequency range, as seen in Figure 5-30. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 109 20.If any of the attenuator steps do not appear to be responding to the remote commands sent, see the detailed information on the control logic for the AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator in the “AT1 & AT2 Step Attenuator Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 110 A3 Interface board is sending the correct control voltages to the AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator. 21.If the AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator is getting the correct control voltages, yet the attenuation levels are still not correct, replace the AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 111: At2 110 Db Step Attenuator

    3. Connect an RF cable to the spectrum analyzer RF input that is long enough to reach the AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator output. 4. Connect the loose ends of the two cables together with a single adapter. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 112 Attenuator Step Remote Command Specification 10 dB :ATT 10 ±0.6 dB 20 dB :ATT 20 ±0.75 dB 40 dB :ATT 40 ±1.5 dB 80 dB :ATT 80 ±2.5 dB 110 dB :ATT 110 ±3.5 dB Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 113 A3 Interface board is sending the correct control voltages to the AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator. 22.If the AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator is getting the correct control voltages, yet the attenuation levels are still not correct, replace the AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 114: Through Signal Path Overview And Verification

    FRQ, the frequency extender will automatically select the through path. If the frequency extender is connected to a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert, the Interactive IO utility can be used to switch the signal path, as outlined in the “Signal Path Control”...
  • Page 115 If it does not appear that the signal path is being properly switched, see “SW1 Transfer Switch Control” section in Chapter 4, “Control and Interface Boards” to verify that the A3 Interface board is switching the SW1 Transfer Switch properly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 116: Service Menu And Remote Communication

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 6 Service Menu and Remote Communication What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: Service Menu on page 116 Communicating with the Frequency Extender on page 125...
  • Page 117: Service Menu

    Service Menu Service Menu When option FRQ is installed in an N5172B or N5182B a service menu for the N5182BX07 frequency extender will be added, as shown in Figure 6-4. The purpose of this menu is to provide an alternate method by which to run the Extender Service Calibration adjustment for the frequency extender.
  • Page 118: Spectrum Analyzer

    2. Connect the signal generator RF Output to the frequency extender RF Input with a short high-quality RF cable. 3. Connect the frequency extender to the signal generator with a USB cable and power it on. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 119 4. Wait for the signal generator to detect that the frequency extender has been connected, as shown in Figure 6-1. Figure 6-1 Frequency Extender Connection Detected 5. Once the frequency extender connection has been detected, press FREQ, More, Freq Extender. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 120 8. Press USB Device and select the model and serial number of the frequency extender being serviced. 9. Press Test Connection and verify that the frequency extender has been identified, as shown in Figure 6-3. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 121 11.Clear any frequency extender calibration array data that might be in the signal generator by pressing Extender Power Alignment, Revert Power Alignment to Factory Defaults. 12.Go to the Freq Extender Service Calibration menu by pressing Utility, More, Service, More, Freq Extender Service Calibration. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 122 Service Menu and Remote Communication Service Menu Figure 6-4 Service Menu Map 13.Configure the power meter being used and press Test Connection, as shown in Figure 6-5. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 123 Make the connections listed in the prompt and press Cont to start the calibration process. Figure 6-7 Power Sensor Connection Prompt 17.The progress indicator shown in Figure 6-8 will be seen while the flatness portion of the calibration is running. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 124 Figure 6-9 Spectrum Analyzer Connection Prompt 19.The progress indicator shown in Figure 6-10 will be seen while the step attenuator portion of the calibration is running. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 125 SD memory card on the A2 USB Control board assembly. If for some reason the calibration fails, the data will not be saved, and an error message will be seen. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 126: Communicating With The Frequency Extender

    N5172B or N5182B signal generator with option FRQ installed, or a computer running the Keysight Connection Expert. Below are procedures that can be used in order to establish communication by either type of controller, as well as some basic control examples for each.
  • Page 127 However, it can be done via remote control through the host signal generator with the passthrough remote command :FREQuency:EXTender:PASSthough "command". Example: :FREQ:EXT:PASS ":ATT 10" Figure 6-12 Remote Passthrough Command Examples Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 128: Using A Computer Running The Keysight Connection Expert

    Service Menu and Remote Communication Communicating with the Frequency Extender Using a Computer Running the Keysight Connection Expert 1. With the frequency extender powered on, connect it to a computer via USB and start the Keysight Connection Expert software 2. Look under USB instruments in the Connection Expert for the frequency extender model and serial number 3.
  • Page 129 Service Menu and Remote Communication Communicating with the Frequency Extender Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 130: Block Diagrams

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 7 Block Diagrams What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter contains block diagrams of the major assemblies in the instrument as well as the interconnections between them and expected power levels.
  • Page 131: Overview

    For a detailed description of the main functionality of the assemblies covered in the block diagrams see the information found in the associated chapter for each. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 132: Block Diagram Symbols

    Block Diagrams Block Diagram Symbols Block Diagram Symbols Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 133: Basic Block Diagram

    N5182BX07 Frequency Extender RF Block Diagram SW1 Transfer Switch Through Path Input Output 9 kHz to 5.900000 GHz 9 kHz to 5.900000 GHz 9 kHz to 7.20 GHz Upconvert Path 5.900001 to 7.20 GHz Control From A3 P9 0.780001 to 2.08 GHz 5.900001 to 7.20 GHz...
  • Page 134: Through Signal Path

    N5182BX07 Frequency Extender RF Block Diagram Through Signal Path SW1 Transfer Switch Input Output 5.90 GHz 5.90 GHz -10 dBm -11 dBm Control From A3 P9 AT1 Step Attenuator AT2 Step Attenuator -1 dB -4 dB -2 dB -4 dB -10 dB...
  • Page 135: Upconvert Signal Path

    N5182BX07 Frequency Extender RF Block Diagram Upconvert Signal Path SW1 Transfer Switch Input Output 1.88 GHz 7.0 GHz -10 dBm +10 dBm Control From A3 P9 1.88 GHz 7.0 GHz 7.0 GHz AT1 Step Attenuator AT2 Step Attenuator -1 dB -4 dB...
  • Page 136: Replacement Parts

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 8 Replacement Parts What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: How to Order Parts on page 136 Assemblies, Cables, and Hardware on page 137 Part location diagrams for the following: Figure 8-1, “Major Assemblies”...
  • Page 137: How To Order Parts

    If you do not have web access, or the parts you are interested in cannot be found in the parts list provided, contact your local Keysight Technologies sales and service office with the following information: — Product model number —...
  • Page 138: Assemblies, Cables, And Hardware

    N5182-00006 Power Amplifier Assembly N5182-60021 A13MP1 Power Amplifier Heatsink N5182-20022 11 dB Step Attenuator 33320-60009 110 dB Step Attenuator 33322-60001 10 dB Attenuator 0955-0317 B1-B4 Blower (4 Required) N5182-60011 Blower Gasket (4 Required) N5182-20024 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 139 Cable, Semi-rigid, FL1 Out to A12 IF N5182-20008 Cable, Semi-rigid, A12 RF to FL2 In N5182-20028 Cable, Semi-rigid, FL2 Out to A13 In N5182-20029 Cable, Semi-rigid, A13 Out to FL3 In N5182-20030 Cable, Semi-rigid, FL3 Out to AT1 In N5182-20031 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 140 Side Hole Plug (2 Required) N9020-40014 Side Trim Strip (2 Required) 5042-8424 Bottom Foot (4 Required) 5041-7906 Key Lock (4 Required) 5021-2840 Cable, Semi-rigid, Type-N M to Type-N M 6-in-LG 8121-3328 Rackmount Flange Kit, 43.5mm H (1U) 1CM118A Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 141 Table 8-2 Attaching Hardware Attach Qty Part Type Size Tool Torque Number A1 Power Supply MP1 Chassis Deck 0515-0430 Pan Head M3 x 0.5 (6 mm) T-10 9 in-lbs A1MP1 Power Supply Cover MP1 Chassis Deck 0515-0430 Pan Head M3 x 0.5 (6 mm) T-10 9 in-lbs A2 USB Control Board Assembly...
  • Page 142 Table 8-2 Attaching Hardware Attach Qty Part Type Size Tool Torque Number MP2 Connector Bracket 2190-0104 Lock Washer n/a J1/J2 RF Input/Output Connector, Type-N Female 2950-0132 Hex Nut 14 mm 75 in-lbs MP2 Connector Bracket MP1 Chassis Deck 0515-0430 Pan Head M3 x 0.5 (6 mm) T-10 9 in-lbs...
  • Page 143: Hardware

    Replacement Parts Hardware Hardware Figure 8-1 Major Assemblies Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 144 B1-B4 Blower (4 Required) N5182-60011 FL1 Low-Pass Filter, 2.7 GHz 9135-6509 FL2 Bandpass Filter, 6.575 GHz 9135-6536 FL3 Bandpass Filter, 6.575 GHz 9135-6536 FL4 LO Bandpass Filter, 5.12 GHz 9135-6535 SW1 Transfer Switch 87222-60026 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 145 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-2 External Parts Table 8-4 External Parts Item Description Keysight Part Number Outer Cover N5182-00003 Strap Handle N5180-60287 Side Hole Plug (2 Required) N9020-40014 Bottom Foot (4 Required) 5041-7906 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 146 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-3 A1 Power Supply Table 8-5 A1 Power Supply Item Description Keysight Part Number A1MP1 Power Supply Cover N5182-00005 A1 Power Supply 0950-5877 A1MP2 Power Supply Insulator N5180-20165 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 147 Table 8-6 A4 Front Frame Item Description Keysight Part Number A4MP1 Front Frame U3039-20008 A4MP2 Front Panel Overlay N5182-80001 A4A1 Power Switch / Cable Assembly U3039-60003 A4A2 LED Assembly Z5623-60196 A4MP3 EMI Gasket 8160-1678 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 148 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-5 A5 Line Module Table 8-7 A5 Line Module Item Description Keysight Part Number A5 Line Module E6618-60015 W21 Cable, Wire Harness, A4A1 Out to A1 In N5182-60016 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 149 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-6 A12 Mixer and Bracket Table 8-8 A12 Mixer and Bracket Item Description Keysight Part Number A12MP1 Mixer Bracket N5182-00006 A12 Mixer 0955-3405 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 150 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-7 A13 Power Amplifier and Heatsink Table 8-9 A13 Power Amplifier and Heatsink Item Description Keysight Part Number A13MP1 Power Amplifier Heatsink N5182-20022 A13 Power Amplifier Assembly N5182-60021 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 151 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-8 B1-B4 Blower and Gasket Table 8-10 A13 Power Amplifier and Heatsink Item Description Keysight Part Number B1-B4 Blower (4 Required) N5182-60011 Blower Gasket (4 Required) N5182-20024 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 152 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-9 FL1 Filter and Clamps Table 8-11 FL1 Filter and Clamps Item Description Keysight Part Number FL1MP1 Filter Clamp (2 Required) N5182-20023 FL1 Low-Pass Filter, 2.7 GHz 9135-6509 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 153 Hardware Figure 8-10 FL2 and FL3 Filters and Brackets Table 8-12 FL2 and FL3 Filters and Brackets Item Description Keysight Part Number FL2, FL3 Bandpass Filter, 6.575 GHz 9135-6536 FL2MP1, FL3MP1 Filter Bracket N5182-00009 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 154 Figure 8-11 Input Connectors Table 8-13 Input Connectors Item Description Keysight Part Number J1 RF Input Connector, Type-N Female 1250-3968 J2 RF Output Connector, Type-N Female 1250-3968 J1MP1, J2MP2 Spacer N5180-20056 MP2 Connector Bracket N5182-00004 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 155 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-12 Transfer Switch and Bracket Table 8-14 Transfer Switch and Bracket Item Description Keysight Part Number SW1MP1 Transfer Switch Bracket N5182-00008 SW1 Transfer Switch 87222-60026 SW1MP2 Transfer Switch Bracket, Rear N5182-00007 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 156 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-13 Chassis Deck and Rear Panel Table 8-15 Chassis Deck and Rear Panel Item Description Keysight Part Number MP1 Chassis Deck N5182-00002 MP3 Rear Panel N5182-00001 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 157 Replacement Parts Hardware Figure 8-14 Cables Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 158 Cable, Ribbon, AT1 to A3 P3 N5182-60003 Cable, Ribbon, AT2 to A3 P4 N5182-60003 Cable, Wire Harness, A3P14 to B1-B4 N5182-60010 Cable, Wire Harness, A1 Out to A3 J4 N5182-60009 Cable, Wire Harness, A4A1 Out to A1 In N5182-60016 Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 159 Replacement Parts Hardware Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 160: What You Will Find In This Chapter

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 9 Assembly Replacement What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: — “Outer Cover” on page 161 — “A1 Power Supply” on page 162 — “A2 USB Control Board” on page 164 —...
  • Page 161: Major Assembly Locations

    Assembly Replacement Major Assembly Locations Major Assembly Locations Figure 9-1 Major Assemblies Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 162: Outer Cover

    When sliding the outer cover back on the signal generator keep fingers away from the back of the front panel. They can get severely pinched. 2. The recommended torque for all T-20 screws is 21 in–lbs. Figure 9-2 Outer Cover Removal Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 163: A1 Power Supply

    1. Reverse the order of the removal procedure. 2. The recommended torque for all T-10 screws is 9 in–lbs. 3. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 164 Assembly Replacement A1 Power Supply Figure 9-3 A1 Power Supply Removal Figure 9-4 A1 Power Supply Screws Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 165: A2 Usb Control Board

    2. The recommended torque for all T-8 screws is 6 in–lbs. 3. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Figure 9-5 A2 USB Control Board Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 166: A3 Interface Board

    2. The recommended torque for all T-10 screws is 9 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all 9/16” BNC connectors 21 in–lbs. 4. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 167 Assembly Replacement A3 Interface Board Figure 9-6 A3 Interface Board Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 168: A4 Front Frame

    2. The recommended torque for all T-20 screws is 21 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all T-10 screws is 9 in–lbs. 4. Replace any nylon tie wraps that were cut during the removal procedure with new ones. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 169 Assembly Replacement A4 Front Frame Figure 9-7 A4 Front Frame Wire Harnesses Figure 9-8 A4 Front Frame Removal Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 170: A4A1 Power Switch

    A4A1 Power Switch from the back side of the A4 Front Frame until it slides out the front. Replacement Procedure 1. Reverse the order of the removal procedure. Figure 9-9 A4A1 Power Switch Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 171: A10 Local Oscillator

    3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. Replace any nylon tie wraps that were cut during the removal procedure with new ones. 5. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 172 Assembly Replacement A10 Local Oscillator Figure 9-10 A10 Local Oscillator Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 173 Assembly Replacement A10 Local Oscillator Figure 9-11 A10 Local Oscillator Screws Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 174: A11 Lo Amplifier

    3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. Replace any nylon tie wraps that were cut during the removal procedure with new ones. 5. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 175 Assembly Replacement A11 LO Amplifier Figure 9-12 A11 LO Amplifier Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 176: A12 Mixer

    2. The recommended torque for all T-8 screws is 6 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 177 Assembly Replacement A12 Mixer Figure 9-13 A12 Mixer Remove Figure 9-14 A12 Mixer Screws Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 178: A13 Power Amplifier

    3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. Replace any nylon tie wraps that were cut during the removal procedure with new ones. 5. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 179 Assembly Replacement A13 Power Amplifier Figure 9-15 A13 Power Amplifier Remove Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 180 Assembly Replacement A13 Power Amplifier Figure 9-16 A13 Power Amplifier Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 181: At1 11 Db Step Attenuator

    3. The recommended torque for all Phillips screws is 6 in–lbs. 4. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 5. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 182 Assembly Replacement AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator Figure 9-17 AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator Remove Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 183 Assembly Replacement AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator Figure 9-18 AT1 11 dB Step Attenuator Screws Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 184: At2 110 Db Step Attenuator

    2. The recommended torque for all Phillips screws is 6 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 185 Assembly Replacement AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator Figure 9-19 AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator Remove Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 186 Assembly Replacement AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator Figure 9-20 AT2 110 dB Step Attenuator Screws Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 187: B1-B4 Blowers

    1. Reverse the order of the removal procedure. 2. The recommended torque for all T-10 screws is 9 in–lbs. Figure 9-21 B1-B4 Blowers Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 188: Fl1 Low-Pass Filter

    2. The recommended torque for all T-8 screws is 6 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 189 Assembly Replacement FL1 Low-Pass Filter Figure 9-22 FL1 Low-Pass Filter Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 190: Fl2 Bandpass Filter

    2. The recommended torque for all T-8 screws is 6 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 191 Assembly Replacement FL2 Bandpass Filter Figure 9-23 FL2 Bandpass Filter Remove Figure 9-24 FL2 Bandpass Filter and Bracket Separate Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 192: Fl3 Bandpass Filter

    2. The recommended torque for all T-8 screws is 6 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 193 Assembly Replacement FL3 Bandpass Filter Figure 9-25 FL3 Bandpass Filter Remove Figure 9-26 FL3 Bandpass Filter and Bracket Separate Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 194: Fl4 Lo Bandpass Filter

    2. The recommended torque for all T-8 screws is 6 in–lbs. 3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 195 Assembly Replacement FL4 LO Bandpass Filter Figure 9-27 FL4 LO Bandpass Filter Remove Figure 9-28 FL4 LO Bandpass Filter Screws Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 196: J1 And J2 Rf Input / Output Connectors

    3. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 4. The recommended torque for all T-10 screws is 9 in–lbs. 5. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 197 Assembly Replacement J1 and J2 RF Input / Output Connectors Figure 9-29 J1 and J2 RF Input / Output Connectors Remove Figure 9-30 J1 and J2 RF Input / Output Connectors/Bracket Separate Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 198: Mp3 Rear Panel

    2. Remove the seven screws (2) attaching the MP3 Rear Panel (1) to the instrument. 3. Remove the MP3 Rear Panel. Replacement Procedure 1. Reverse the order of the removal procedure. 2. The recommended torque for all T-10 screws is 9 in-lbs. Figure 9-31 MP3 Rear Panel Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 199: Sw1 Transfer Switch

    3. The recommended torque for all T-10 screws is 9 in–lbs. 4. The recommended torque for all 5/16” RF connectors is 9 in–lbs. 5. See Chapter 10, Post-Repair Procedures and perform the post-repair procedures that pertain to this replacement assembly. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 200 Assembly Replacement SW1 Transfer Switch Figure 9-32 SW1 Transfer Switch Remove Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 201 Assembly Replacement SW1 Transfer Switch Figure 9-33 SW1 Transfer Switch Screws Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 202 Assembly Replacement SW1 Transfer Switch Figure 9-34 SW1 Transfer Switch/Bracket Separate Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 203 Assembly Replacement SW1 Transfer Switch Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 204: Post-Repair Procedures

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 10 Post-Repair Procedures What You Will Find in This Chapter Post Repair Procedures..............page 204 Additional Tasks page 205 Install Instrument Firmware ............ page 205 Extender Power Alignment............page 205...
  • Page 205: Post Repair Procedures

    Performance Verification Maximum Output Power Non-Harmonic Spurious a. See the “Additional Tasks” section in this chapter for detailed instructions on these tasks. b. See Chapter 11, “Performance Verification and Adjustment Software” for further information. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 206: Additional Tasks

    Replacement A2 USB Control boards will come with a default serial number programmed into them. To write the correct serial number into the board, connect the N5182BX07 to the N5182B that will be used to adjust and test the instrument and use the N7822A Calibration Application software to establish connection to it.
  • Page 207 Post-Repair Procedures Additional Tasks Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 208: 11 Performance Verification And Adjustment Software

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 11 Performance Verification and Adjustment Software What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: Test Software Overview on page 208 Performance Verification Tests on page 208 Adjustments on page 208...
  • Page 209: Test Software Overview

    Performance Verification and Adjustment Software Test Software Overview Test Software Overview The N5182BX07 Frequency Extender can be fully tested and adjusted with the use of the N7822A Calibration Application software. To download a copy of the Performance Verification & Adjustment software as well as find information on software licensing, visit the Keysight Calibration &...
  • Page 210: Required Test Equipment

    Performance Verification and Adjustment Software Required Test Equipment Required Test Equipment A complete list of test equipment required to perform both the performance verification testing as well as all adjustments can be found at: http://cal.software.keysight.com/MXG/Help/MXGWebHelp.htm Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 211 Performance Verification and Adjustment Software Required Test Equipment Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 212: 12 Instrument Firmware

    Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide 12 Instrument Firmware What You Will Find in This Chapter This chapter provides information on the following: Instrument Firmware Overview on page 212 Instrument Firmware Updates on page 213...
  • Page 213: Instrument Firmware Overview

    Displayed with Keysight Connection Expert To view the N5182BX07 model number, serial number, and firmware revision connect it to a computer with a USB cable and start the Keysight Connection Expert. Once the instrument is identified by the connection expert the...
  • Page 214: Instrument Firmware Updates

    The firmware and all its components are all loaded at the same time. The latest version of the instrument firmware can be downloaded from: http://www.keysight.com/find/X07_firmware Instructions on how to install the firmware can also be found at this location. Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 215 Instrument Firmware Instrument Firmware Updates Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 216 Calibration Data Restore overview cautions and warnings communicating with the Frequency Extender Connectors, J1 and J2 Input/Output, replacement performance tests, required after repair performance verification and adjustment software post-repair additional tasks electrostatic discharge post-repair procedures Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 217 Through Signal Path overview and verification Transfer Switch, replacement troubleshooting before you start Upconvert Signal Path overview and verification USB Control Board overview USB Control Board troubleshooting USB Control board, replacement warnings and cautions Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender Service Guide...
  • Page 218 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2021 Edition 1, May 2021 N5182-90002 www.keysight.com...

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