Agilent Technologies N9039A Quick start guide

Installation Note
Part Number N9039-90004
Printed in USA December 2008
Agilent N9039A RF Preselector
Option BAB, 3.5 mm RF Connectors
Option 518, Type-N RF Connectors

Notice.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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© Copyright 2008 Agilent Technologies, Inc.

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Option BAB, 3.5 mm RF Connectors Option 518, Type-N RF Connectors Installation Kit
Option BAB, 3.5 mm RF Connectors
Option 518, Type-N RF Connectors
Installation Kit
Products Affected: N9039A
Serial Numbers: All
To Be Performed By: (X) Agilent Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment and Verification Time:
1.0 Hours
3.0 Hours

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Introduction
This kit contains all of the instructions and parts required to install Option BAB or
Option 518 on an Agilent N9039A RF Preselector.
This installation note provides instructions on how to change the RF INPUT and RF
OUTPUT front panel connectors.
IMPORTANT For installation of Option BAB the N9039AK-BAB license must be
installed.
For installation of Option BAB the license for N9039AK-BAB must be
removed.
Contents of N9039AK-BAB Kit
NOTE a. Part number and memory capacity subject to change
Quantity Description Agilent Part
Number
1 Installation Note This note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
4 Screw, M3 x 0.5, 8 mm, TORX - 10 0515-0372
1 USB Storage Device see Note a
2 EMI O-ring shielding 8160-1637
1 Cable, semi-rigid, RF Output N9039-21311
1 Cable, semi-rigid, RF Input N9039-21312
1 RF Input Connector Assembly N9039-60027
1 RF Output Connector Assembly N9039-60029

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Contents of N9039AK-518 Kit
Tools Required
❏N9039A RF Preselector Service Guide. This manual can be purchased as
N9039A-0BW or N9039-90002.
❏Personal computer with internet access and USB port
❏T-20 TORX driver
❏T-10 TORX driver
❏5/16-inch open end wrench
Quantity Description Agilent Part
Number
1 Installation Note This note
4 Screw, M3 x 0.5, 8 mm, TORX - 10 0515-0372
2 EMI O-ring shielding 8160-1637
1 Cable, semi-rigid, RF Output N9039-21307
1 Cable, semi-rigid, RF Input N9039-21310
1 RF Input Connector Assembly N9039-60028
1 RF Output Connector Assembly N9039-60030

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Installation Procedure
CAUTION If the instrument is placed on its face during any of the following
procedures, be sure to use a soft surface or soft cloth to avoid damage to
the front panel, keys, or input connector.
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 1. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side)
(1) that attach the handle strap (2) on each side of the instrument.
3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (including washers) (3) that hold the
rear feet (4) in place.
4. Pull the instrument cover (5) off towards the rear of the instrument.
Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal

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NOTE Make sure any connectors on the front panel are removed.
5. Refer to Figure 2. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1), four on each
side, to detach the Front Frame Assembly from the chassis.
6. Refer to Figure 3. Pull the Front Frame Assembly carefully away from the chassis.
Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the mother board.
Figure 2 Front Frame Assembly Removal
Figure 3 Front Panel Cable

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7. Refer to Figure 4. Loosen the three semi-rigid cables from the three front panel
connectors.
Figure 4 Front Panel Connector Semi-Rigid Cables

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8. Refer to Figure 5. Remove the chassis side right (outer) (1) by removing the screws
(2) using the T-10 driver.
Figure 5 RF Side Chassis Removal
9. Remove the RF Output connector (3) and cable W4. Replace with the new RF Output
connector and cable from the kit. Leave the screws loose.
10.Install the EMI O-ring on the RF Output connector.
11.Remove the RF Input connector (4) and cable W3. Replace with the new RF Input
connector and cable from the kit. Torque the screws to 9 inch-pounds and the cable to
10 inch-pounds.
12.Install the EMI O-ring on the RF Input connector.
13.Refer to Figure 5. Carefully position the chassis side (1) onto the chassis, taking care
to align W4 and W5 into the front panel connectors. Replace the screws (2). Torque to
9 inch-pounds.
14.Check the connection between the three semi-rigid cables and the three front panel
connectors. Torque the remaining screws to 9 inch-pounds and the cables to
10 inch-pounds.
15.Reattach the ribbon cable W1.

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16.Refer to Figure 2. Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly onto the chassis.
Ensure no cables are crushed. Replace the eight screws (1), four on each side of the
chassis. Torque to 9 inch pounds.
17.Slide the instrument cover back onto the deck from the rear. The seam on the cover
should be on the bottom. Be sure the cover seats into the gasket groove in the Front
Frame Assembly.
18.Replace the four rear feet to the rear of the instrument. Torque the rear feet screws to
21 inch pounds.
19.Replace the handle straps on both sides of the instrument. Torque the handle strap
screws to 21 inch pounds.