Agilent Technologies PSA Series Quick start guide

Installation Note
Part Number E4440-90320
Printed in USA May 2006
Agilent PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers
USB Retrofit Kit, Option 111

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Installation Note E4440-90320 3
USB Retrofit Kit Option 111
USB Retrofit Kit Option 111
Introduction
This retrofit kit adds USB device side I/O to the PSA series spectrum analyzer. USB
device side I/O provides a link for controlling the PSA and extracting data from it
through a standard SCPI interface. This feature does not enable control of USB mass
storage devices. This implementation of USB can be thought of as a faster version of
GPIB.
Once the hardware is installed, it is mandatory to update the PSA firmware so the PSA
can recognize the new hardware.
Products Affected: PSA E4440A
PSA E4443A
PSA E4445A
PSA E4446A
PSA E4447A
PSA E4448A
Serial Numbers: US4430 / US9999
MY4430 / MY9999
SG4430 / SG9999
To Be Performed By: (X) Agilent Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent
( ) Customer
Estimated Hardware Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment and Verification Time:
Additional Recommended Task:
30 minutes
2 Hours (see Note 1)
Agilent recommends that a full calibration be
performed to verify instrument specifications
(see Note 2)

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USB Retrofit Kit Option 111
NOTE
1. The installation of this kit requires that some performance testing be performed in
order to assure the new option is functioning properly.
This installation note includes a list of required Performance tests. Completing the
performance tests does not guarantee the instrument meets all specifications.
2. The instrument end user must determine whether they need a full instrument
calibration following the installation of the kit. If a full calibration is required,
arrangements regarding the level of calibration must be made between the end user
and the calibration provider.
3. This option is licensed for one instrument model/serial number combination. The
license key will only install on the designated instrument.
Contents
Quantity Description Agilent Part
Number
1 Installation Note This note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate 5964-5141
1 PSA User's and Programmers Guide --
1 512 MB Memory Assembly E4440-60252
1 Digital IF Assembly E4440-60206
1 USB cable 8121-1074
1 Cover Plate, rear panel E4440-00061
9 Screw, M3 X 0.5 8 mm LG TORX 0515-0372

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USB Retrofit Kit Option 111
Tools Required
❏T-20 Torx driv er
❏T-10 Torx driv er
❏PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available as part of the
E444xAU Option OBW kits.
❏Calibration software. Latest software information and downloads available at
http://www.agilent.com/find/calibrationsoftware
❏Microsoft Windows based personnel computer with LAN card and CD-ROM drive.
❏Windows 2000 or Windows XP
❏Crossover cable if PC or analyzer is not connected to network. Use a CAT, RJ45 cable
with cross pinning, Agilent p/n 8121-0545.
❏Firmware A.0 9.00 or later. Download the latest revision from
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.

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Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
Preliminary Hardware Verification
1. Check for the presence of Option 115 or Option 117 by pressing System, Show System,
and look at the option list.
NOTE Option 111, Option 115, and Option 117 share the same PC assembly.
2. If Option 115 or Option 117 is present, press System, Show Hardware. Note the part
number of the USB/Flash Driver.
3. Determine the part number of the USB assembly in the kit.
• If the part numbers match, do not install the USB assembly from the kit.
• If the part numbers do not match, install the USB assembly from the kit as
outlined in this installation note.
4. Check the part number of the Digital IF assembly installed in the instrument. Press
System, Show Hardware. Note the part number of the Digital IF.
5. Determine the part number of the Digital IF assembly in the kit by looking at the
part number silk screened on the board assembly.
• If the part numbers match, you do not need to install the Digital IF assembly from
the kit.
• If the part numbers do not match, install the replacement Digital IF assembly as
outlined in this installation note.
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 USB Assembly
1. Locate the A6 (SCSI Interface board). When facing the rear panel of the instrument,
the A6 board is in the right side of the instrument.
2. Remove the 6 screws from the rear plate of the A6 SCSI interface board. The plate
will stay attached to the board. See the picture below.

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Installation Procedure
3. Remove the A6 SCSI interface board. To do this, gently lift the board vertically from
its socket on the PSA motherboard. Once the A6 SCSI interface board is unseated
from the motherboard, it can be removed through the rear panel.