Agilent Technologies UXA N9040B Installation and operation manual

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Keysight UXA Signal Analyzer
Option DP4
Digital Processor, 4 GB Capture Memory
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
N9040-90037
Edition
Edition 1, August 2016
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option DP4, Digital Processor 4 GB Capture Memory
Introduction
This installation note explains how to replace the existing Wideband Digital IF assembly with a
Wideband Digital assembly that contains additional memory. The retrofit kit is for use on
instruments with Option B2X, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth.
IMPORTANT Instruments with Option B5X (two Wideband Digital IF assemblies) require
the N9040BU-DP5 kit.
The option is licensed for one instrument model number/serial number combination. The license
file that is downloaded from the web will only install on the designated instrument.
Products Affected: UXA N9040B
Serial Numbers: <MY/SG/US5608
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
( ) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
2.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
Varies with installed options
This upgrade requires instrument software version A.17.55 or later, and requires the software to
be reinstalled even if the instrument contains the latest version.
To verify that the current version is installed, press System, Show, System and look for
the “Instrument S/W Revision”
The latest revision of the X-Series Signal Analyzers software may be downloaded from
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software

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Contents
Tools Required
— Personal computer with internet access and USB port
— LAN connection to instrument (allows factory to control unit)
— USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.17.00 or later)
— UXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide, N9040-90006. Available online.
— Test equipment and computer supported by the Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software
Initial instrument Functionality Check
Power on the instrument and allow the instrument to boot up, run the alignments and display the
measurement screen. The instrument will probably display a spectrum analyzer screen and you will
see the instrument sweeping.
There should be no alignment failures. If there are failures, investigate and fix the problem before
continuing.
Hard ware Verification
1. Press System, Show Hard ware.
2. Look at the WB Digital IF part number.
3. If the part number is N9020-60311, the Wideband Digital IF assembly currently installed will
support Option DP4. You do not need to replace the Wideband Digital if assembly.
Quantity Description Part Number
1 Installation Note This note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Wideband Digital IF Assembly N9020-60311
20 Screw, Flat Head, M3 x 0.6 6 mm long 0515-1946
You must license DP4 and assure the instrument SW revision is A.17.55 or later.

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Wideband Digital IF Assembly Replacement
1. Power down the instrument, wait until the standby light comes on, and remove the power
cord.
2. Remove the instrument side strap handles, feet, outer case, rear top brace, rear panel, and
remove the rear brace. See the UXA Service Guide Assembly Replacement Procedure section
for A22 and A23 WB Digital IF Boards. Save all screws for reuse.
3. See Figure 1. Remove the spring clip securing the flex cable to the Wideband Digital IF
assembly, and remove the flex cable from the board header.
Figure 1 Wideband Digital I.F. Installation
4. Remove the Wideband Digital IF assembly from the card cage. This assembly looks almost
exactly like the new assembly in the kit, so place this removed assembly far away from your
work area to avoid re-installation.
5. Locate the Wideband Digital IF assembly in the kit, and install it into the same top slot in the
card cage. Re-attach the flex cable and the spring clip.
6. Reinstall the rear brace. Use one of the flat head screws included in the kit to secure the
Wideband Digital IF assembly to the rear brace. Torque screw to 9 inch-pounds.
7. Reinstall the rear panel. Torque screws to 9 inch-pounds.
8. Reinstall the rear top brace. Use the flat head screws in the kit, and the pan head screws
previously removed. There will be extra flat head screws in the kit. Torque screws
to 9 inch-pounds.
9. Reinstall the outer case, side strap handles, and feet.
10.Power up the instrument. Assure the instrument passes the auto alignments

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Instrument Software Installation
This upgrade requires instrument software version A.17.55 or later, and requires the software to be
reinstalled even if the instrument contains the latest version. Installing the instrument software
assures the FPGA code on the replacement Wideband Digital IF assembly is refreshed.
To verify that the current version is installed, press System, Show, System and look for the
“Instrument S/W Revision”.
The latest revision of the X-Series Signal Analyzers software may be downloaded from
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software.

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License Installation Procedure over USB
1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) from the kit.
2. Redeem the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate by following the instructions on the
Certificate.
3. After redeeming your Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate you will receive an email with an
attached License File.
4. Locate a USB storage device. Perform a virus scan on this device before use.
5. Save the License File to the root directory of the USB storage device.
6. Connect the USB storage device to the signal analyzer USB port. Windows will detect the new
hardware and may display the configuration menu shown in Figure 2. This menu may be
configured according to your preferences.
Figure 2 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu

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7. The signal analyzer will automatically consume the License File. (This may take a few minutes)
When the License File is consumed the Keysight License Manager will display a “Successful
License Installation” message as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Successful License Installation
Alternate Installation Procedure
The License File can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the
following folder on the signal analyzer
C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing
Verify the Installation
1. Cycle power on the signal analyzer and wait until the analyzer boots to the measurement
application screen.
2. Press System, Show, System to display a list of installed options.
3. Verify that the installed option list contains the newly installed N9040A-DP4, Digital
Processor, 4 GB Capture Memory.

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Utilities, Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests
Utilities Required
None
Adjustments Required
Performance Testing Required
For assistance, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office.
To find your local Keysight office access the following URL, or if in the United States, call the
following telephone number:
http://www.keysight.com/find/assist
1-800-829-4444 (8 am - 8 pm ET, Monday - Friday)
Adjustment Name
None
Verification Test Name
Perform IF Flatness performance tests

This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2016
Edition 1, August 2016
N9040-90037
www.keysight.com