Agilent Technologies PSA Series Installation and operation manual

Installation Note
Part Number E4440-90255
Printed in USA August 2004
Agilent PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers
Option 124 Y-Axis Video Output
Retrofit Kit

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Installation Note E4440-90255 3
Y-Axis Video Output Installation Kit
Y-Axis Video Output Installation Kit
Introduction
This installation note explains how to install Option 124, Video Output retrofit kit. The
Option 124 kit is required for newer instruments that have the serial prefix listed above.
These instruments already contain the proper A8 Analog IF assembly, Synthesizer
assembly and rear dress panel to support this retrofit kit.
The retrofit adds a rear panel Y-Axis Video Out connection. The Video Out signal closely
resembles the video out signal on the HP 8566B and 8568B spectrum analyzers. The
video out signal is produced on the special A7 Digital IF assembly, included in the kit,
and sent to a rear panel BNC connector.
NOTE This option is licensed for one instrument model number/serial number
combination. The license key will only install on the designated
instrument.
NOTE The instrument must be performance tested to ensure that the
instrument meets specifications following the hardware installation.
NOTE The instrument firmware revision must be A.06.00 or greater to allow
installation of the license keyword. It is recommended that the
firmware be updated to the latest revision.
See http://www.agilent.com/find/psa_firmware for the latest firmware.
Products Affected: PSA E4440A
PSA E4443A
PSA E4445A
PSA E4446A
PSA E4448A
Serial Numbers: US4430 / US9999
MY4430 / MY999999
For instruments that do not have Option 122.
To Be Performed By: (X) Agilent Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment and Verification Time: 2 Hours 1.5 Hours

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Y-Axis Video Output Installation Kit
Contents
Tools Required
❏T-20 Torx driver
❏T-10 Torx driver
❏9/16-inch nut driver/torque driver
❏PSA Series Performance Tests and Adjustment Software, E.01.00 or later
❏Test equipment supported by the PSA Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software.
❏PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer and Service Guide. This manual is available as part of
the E4440AU, E4443AU, or E4445AU Option OBW kits.
❏Microsoft Windows based personnel computer
❏Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional
❏Firmware A.0 6.00 or later. Download the latest revision form
http://www.agilent.com/find/psa_firmware, or order the Firmware Update kit.
Depending on your model number, the firmware update kit is ordered as: Order
E444xAU (Qty.1) Option UE2 (Qty. 1), where the “x” is the last digit of the model
number. For example: E4440AU option UE2.
Quantity Description Agilent Part
Number
1 Installation Note This note
1 A7 Digital IF Assembly E4440-60206
1 W67, Cable, Video Out from Digital IF to rear panel 8121-0964
1 Nut, 15/32 for Video Out BNC connector 0590-2332
1 Washer, internal teeth, 15/32 in. for BNC 2190-0102
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate ---
1 Getting Started Guide
1 Specification Guide

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Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
Install Firmware A.06.00 or Greater if Needed
1. Press System, More, Show System. The Firmware Revision needs to be A.06.00 or later.
2. If the firmware needs to be updated, do the following:
Download the PSA Update Program and the PSA Firmware Procedure from
http://www.agilent.com/find/psa_firmware. Follow the directions to install the
firmware.
Alternate Method:
Install the Firmware Update Kit E4440AU Option UE2. Follow the directions in the
kit.
Remove the Outer Case
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. Remove the two handles on the sides of the instrument as shown.
Use the T-20 driver to loosen the screws that attach each handle (1). Remove the
handles.
3. Remove the four bottom feet (2). Lift up on the tabs on the feet, and slide the feet in
the direction indicated by the arrows.
4. Remove the four screws (3) that hold the rear feet (4) in place.
5. Pull the instrument cover (5) off toward the rear of the instrument.

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Installation Procedure
Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Installation Procedure
Remove the Top Brace
1. Refer to Figure 2. Use the T-10 driver to remove the top screws (3) (one screw is
under the security label), and the side screws (2) attaching the top brace (1) to the
deck.
2. Remove the top brace from the deck.
Figure 2 Top Brace Removal

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Installation Procedure
Installing the Retrofit Kit
1. Refer to Figure 3. Locate the A7 Digital IF Assembly. It is in the forth card slot from
the power supply. This assembly will have casting covers covering the PC board.
Figure 3 A7 Digital IF Assembly
2. Remove the gray flexible coax cable W10 from P1, and remove the A7 Digital IF
assembly from the instrument. Discard this assembly since it will be replaced.
3. Install the A7 Digital IF assembly from the kit. Re-attach the gray cable W10
removed in step 2 to P3. Cable designator “P3”and “GRAY (8)”are silk-screened on
the board.
4. On the instrument rear panel, locate the Video Out hole. Remove the hole plug and
insert the BNC end of W67, BNC to MCX Video Output cable, contained in the kit.
You will be able to insert the BNC connector through the rear frame without
removing the rear dress panel. Install the washer and hex nut, included in the kit,
and torque to 236 Ncm (21 inch pounds). Attach the MCX cable connector to J100 of
the A7 Digital IF assembly.

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Installation Procedure
Replace the Top Brace and Outer Case
1. Refer to Figure 2. Carefully position the top brace on the deck. The alignment pin at
the center of the web/fan assembly must mate with the alignment hole on the top
brace. Make sure that no coaxial cables will get pinched underneath the brace.
2. Use the T-10 driver to replace and tighten the top screws first; then replace the side
screws. Torque to 101 Ncm (9 in-lb).
3. Refer to Figure 1. 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.
4. Replace the four rear feet onto the rear of the instrument. Torque to 236 Ncm (21
in-lb).
5. Use the T-20 driver to replace the handles. Torque to 236 Ncm (21 in-lb).
6. Replace the four bottom feet by pressing them into the holes in the case and sliding
them in the opposite direction of the arrows until they click into place. Note that the
feet at the front have the tilt stands.

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Installation Procedure
Installing the Option Designator and License Keyword
NOTE The option designator 124 and the license keywordmust be entered into
instrument memory in addition to the correct firmware before the
hardware will function.
1. Follow the directions on the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate included in the
kit. A License Key Certificate that contains the license keyword will be e-mailed to
you.
2. Plug in the instrument and power up.
3. On the instrument front panel press: System, More, until the Licensing softkey is
visible. Press Licensing and Option. This will activate the alpha editor menu. Use the
alpha editor and the front panel numerical keypad to enter the option designator 124.
Press the Enter key. Note that 124 now appears on the Option key.
4. Press License Key. The license key number is a hexadecimal number that will require
the entry of both letters and numbers. Use the alpha editor and the front panel
numerical keypad to enter the license key number. Your entry will appear in the
active function area of the display. If you make a typing error, use the backspace key
to correct the error. Check the license key number you entered. Press Enter, Activate
License.
5. Cycle instrument power and allow the instrument to perform the auto align routine.
Press System, More, Show System and verify that 124 appears in the option field.

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Installation Procedure
Verify the Option
Connect a voltmeter to the rear panel Video Out port of the PSA. Set the voltmeter to
measure DC volts.
1. With the instrument is spectrum analysis mode, Preset the instrument.
2. Select the internal amplitude reference by pressing Input/Output, Input Port, and
selecting the Amptd Ref.
3. Tune the analyzer to 50 MHz. Frequency, 50 MHz.
4. Set the analyzer to 5 dB/div. Amplitude, Scale/Div, 5 dB
5. Set the analyzer to zero span. Span, Zero Span.
6. Place the displayed signal at mid screen by pressing Amplitude, and adjusting the
reference level until the signal is as close as possible to exactly mid screen. The
voltmeter should read 0.5 volts.
7. Adjust the reference level to place the signal exactly on the top graticule line. The
voltmeter should read 1 V.
NOTE The signal trace cannot be displayed above the top graticule line.
However, the analyzer will measure signals above the top graticule line.
Therefore the Video Output will be driven above 1 V even though it
appears the on screen trace is only at the top graticule line.
8. Adjust the reference level to place the signal on the bottom graticule line. The
voltmeter should read 0V.
9. Notice also that as the signal is moved up and down the screen, the voltmeter reading
changes 0.1V per graticule division.

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Installation Procedure
Performance Tests Required
The following tests are required to assure the installation was performed correctly. The
instrument may not have been in spec before the retrofit was begun. Performing only
these tests does not guarantee the instrument meets specifications.
There are no adjustments on the Digital IF assembly.
NOTE This procedure requires the use of the PSA Series Performance Tests
and Adjustment Software.
For assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office. To
find your local Agilent office access the following URL or call the following telephone
number:
http://www.agilent.com/find/assist
1-800-452-4844 (8am-8pm EST)
Performance Test Name
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test
Display Scale Fidelity Test
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Test
Power Bandwidth Accuracy Test