Agilent Technologies N5230-60102 Installation and operation manual

Agilent Part Number: N5230-90004
Printed in USA December 2007
Supersedes: July 2007 © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2005-2007
Installation Note
Configurable Test Set Upgrade Kit
Upgrade Kit Number: N5230-60102
For N5230A/C Standard Test Set, 6 GHz and 13.5 GHz, 2-Port PNA-L

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Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each
of these notes and its meaning before performing any of the procedures in this document.
WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or
loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction
of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

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Contacting Agilent
Assistance with test and measurement needs and information on finding a local Agilent office
are available on the Web at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/assist
If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Agilent field engineer.
NOTE In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Agilent
product by its model number and full serial number. With this
information, the Agilent representative can determine whether your
product is still within its warranty period.
Description of the Upgrade
This upgrade converts your standard test set analyzer to a configurable test set analyzer by
adding Option 014, Configurable Test Set and Option 1E1, Source Attenuators.
Option 014, Configurable Test Set adds the additional cabling necessary to allow your
analyzer to perform measurements on high power devices and on devices with high dynamic
range.
Option 1E1, Source Attenuators adds a 60-dB step attenuator in the signal path of each of the
measurement ports. These attenuators are used to adjust the power level (in 10 dB steps) to
the device under test (DUT) without changing the power in the reference path.
About Installing the Upgrade
Products affected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N5230A/C; standard test set, 6 GHz, 2-port
N5230A/C; standard test set, 13.5 GHz, 2-
port
Installation to be performed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agilent service center or personnel
qualified by Agilent
Estimated installation time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 hours
Estimated adjustment time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 hours
Estimated full instrument calibration time . . . . 4.5 hours

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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit
Check the contents of your kit against the following list. If any part is missing or damaged,
contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 3.
Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5230-60102
Ref
Desig. Description Qty Part Number
Installation note (this document) 1 N5230-90004
A25,
A26 0–60 dB step attenuator 2 33321-60065
Machine screw, M3 x 10, pan head (to attach attenuators) 4 0515-0374
Ribbon cable, A25 step attenuator to A16 test set motherboard P510 1 8121-0819
Ribbon cable, A26 step attenuator to A16 test set motherboard P512 1 8120-5537
Cable tie (to secure cables W47 and W51 to the side frame) 6 1400-0249
Lower front panel overlay (for configurable test set) 1 N5240-80002
W40 RF cable, A19 SSLAM to A25 port 1 step attenuator 1 N5240-20023
W41 RF cable, A19 SSLAM to A26 port 2 step attenuator 1 N5240-20024
W42 RF cable, A25 port 1 step attenuator to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT 1 N5240-20021
W43 RF cable, A26 port 2 step attenuator to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT 1 N5240-20022
W44 RF cable, PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A21 test port 1 coupler 2 N5240-20013
W45 RF cable, PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A22 test port 2 coupler
W46 RF cable, A19 SSLAM (R1) to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT 1 N5240-20034
W47 RF cable, A19 SSLAM (R2) to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT 1 N5240-20036
W48 RF cable, A21 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM 1 N5240-20011
W49 RF cable, A22 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM 1 N5240-20012
W50 RF cable, PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A20 mixer brick (A) 1 N5240-20009
W51 RF cable, REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A20 mixer brick (R1) 1 N5240-20017
W52 RF cable, REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A20 mixer brick (R2) 1 N5240-20018
W53 RF cable, PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A20 mixer brick (B) 1 N5240-20010
W60 Front-panel jumper 6 08720-20098

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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade
The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this option. Any
necessary repairs must be made before proceeding with this installation.
WARNING This installation requires the removal of the analyzer’s protective outer
covers. The analyzer must be powered down and disconnected from the
mains supply before performing this procedure.
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is essential while removing or connecting
cables or assemblies within the network analyzer.
Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit
elements when discharged. Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent
damage. To prevent damage to the instrument:
•always have a grounded, conductive table mat in front of your test equipment.
•always wear a grounded wrist strap, connected to a grounded conductive table mat, having
a 1 MΩresistor in series with it, when handling components and assemblies or when
making connections.
•always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor. If you are
uncertain about the conductivity of your floor, wear a heel strap.
•always ground yourself before you clean, inspect, or make a connection to a static-sensitive
device or test port. You can, for example, grasp the grounded outer shell of the test port or
cable connector briefly.
Figure 1 shows a typical ESD protection setup using a grounded mat and wrist strap. Refer to
“Tools and Equipment Required for the Installation” on page 6 for part numbers.
Figure 1 ESD Protection Setup

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Overview of the Installation Procedure
Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover.
Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly.
Step 3. Remove the Existing Cables.
Step 4. Install the Step Attenuators.
Step 5. Install the New Cables.
Step 6. Replace the Lower Front Panel Overlay.
Step 7. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Install the Front Panel Jumpers.
Step 8. Reinstall the Outer Cover.
Step 9. Enable Options 014 and 1E1.
Step 10. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration.
Tools and Equipment Required for the Installation
CAUTION Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 10 in-lbs on all cable connections except the
front-panel cable connectors. Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 21 in-lbs for
these connections.
Equipment Required for Post-Upgrade Adjustments
Description Qty Part Number
T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lbs) 1 N/A
T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lbs) 1 N/A
5/16-in torque wrench (set to 10 in-lbs) 1 N/A
5/16-in torque wrench (set to 21 in-lbs) 1 N/A
ESD grounding wrist strap 1 9300-1367
5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap 1 9300-0980
2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15-ft grounding wire 1 9300-0797
ESD heel strap (for use with conductive floors) 1 9300-1308
Equipment Type Model or
Part Number
Alternate Model or
Part Number
Power meter E4418B/E4419B E4418A/E4419A
Power sensor, 3.5 mm E4413A 8485A
Adapter, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) 83059B 85052-60012
RF cable, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) 85131C 85131E

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Step 1. Remove the Outer Cover
CAUTION This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles
in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the
handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies.
Refer to Figure 2 for this procedure.
1. Disconnect the power cord (if it has not already been disconnected).
2. With a T-20 TORX driver, remove the strap handles (item ①) by loosening the screws
(item ②) on both ends until the handle is free of the analyzer.
3. With a T-20 TORX driver, remove the four rear panel feet (item ③) by removing the center
screws (item ④).
4. Slide the four bottom feet (item ⑤) off the cover.
5. Slide the cover off of the frame.
Figure 2 Outer Cover Removal
NOTE The figure above shows the N5230A front panel and floppy disk drive. The
N5230C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not
include a floppy disk drive.

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Step 2. Remove the Front Panel Assembly
Refer to Figure 3 for this procedure.
1. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the eight screws (item ①) from the sides of the frame.
CAUTION Before removing the front panel from the analyzer, lift and support the front of
the analyzer chassis.
2. Slide the front panel over the test port connectors.
3. Disconnect the front panel interface ribbon cable (item ②). The front panel is now free
from the analyzer.
Figure 3 Front Panel Assembly Removal
NOTE The figure above shows the N5230A front panel and floppy disk drive. The
N5230C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not
include a floppy disk drive.

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Step 3. Remove the Existing Cables
Refer to Figure 4 for this procedure.
1. Place the analyzer bottom-side up on a flat surface.
2. Remove the following cables in the order listed:
• W7 A19 SSLAM to A21 test port 1 coupler
• W9 A19 SSLAM (R1) to A20 mixer brick (R1)
• W11 A21 test port 1 coupler to A20 mixer brick (A)
• W8 A19 SSLAM to A22 test port 2 coupler
• W10 A19 SSLAM (R2) to A20 mixer brick (R2)
• W12 A22 test port 2 coupler to A20 mixer brick (B)
Figure 4 Old Cable Removal

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Step 4. Install the Step Attenuators
Refer to Figure 5 for this procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
1. Loosely install two screws (item ①) in the side of each attenuator (item ②). Insert each
screw only a few threads into the attenuator.
2. Position the attenuators in the analyzer as shown by aligning the heads of the screws with
the slotted holes in the side frame. Make sure the attenuators are positioned so that the
ribbon cable connectors are towards the rear of the analyzer.
3. Slide the screws into the slots and tighten the screws to secure the attenuators.
Figure 5 Step Attenuator Installation

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Step 5. Install the New Cables
Refer to Figure 6 for the following procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
1. Install the following cables in the order listed. Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 10 in-lbs.
• W47 A19 SSLAM (R2) to REFERENCE 2 SOURCE OUT
• W49 A22 test port 2 coupler to PORT 2 CPLR ARM
• W53 PORT 2 RCVR B IN to A20 mixer brick (B)
• W43 A26 port 2 step attenuator to PORT 2 SOURCE OUT
• W44 PORT 1 CPLR THRU to A21 test port 1 coupler
• W41 A19 SSLAM to A26 port 2 step attenuator
• W52 REFERENCE 2 RCVR R2 IN to A20 mixer brick (R2)
• W46 A19 SSLAM (R1) to REFERENCE 1 SOURCE OUT
• W50 PORT 1 RCVR A IN to A20 mixer brick (A)
• W48 A21 test port 1 coupler to PORT 1 CPLR ARM
• W42 A25 port 1 step attenuator to PORT 1 SOURCE OUT
• W45 PORT 2 CPLR THRU to A22 test port 2 coupler
• W40 A19 SSLAM to A25 port 1 step attenuator
• W51 REFERENCE 1 RCVR R1 IN to A20 mixer brick (R1)
2. Secure cables W46 and W47 to the analyzer side frame using cable ties (item ①) in the
locations shown.
3. Using a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 21 in-lbs, tighten the hex nuts (item ②) on all 12 front
panel cable connectors. It is very important that these hex nuts be tightened to 21 in-lbs.
4. Connect a ribbon cable to each of the step attenuator connectors (item ③):
a. The longer cable, 8121-0819, connects between the A25 step attenuator and A16P510
(P1 SRC ATT).
b. The shorter cable, 8120-5537, connects between the A26 step attenuator and A16P512
(P2 SRC ATT).

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Figure 6 New Cable Installation

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Step 6. Replace the Lower Front Panel Overlay
Refer to Figure 7 for this procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
1. From the back side of the front panel, use a blunt object in one of the cutouts in the lower
frame to push the overlay (item ①) and separate it from the front panel.
2. From the front side of the front panel, pull off the overlay completely and discard it.
3. Remove any adhesive remaining on the front panel.
4. Remove the protective backing from the new front panel overlay (item ①).
5. Starting from either the left or right side, loosely place the overlay in the recess on the
lower front panel, ensuring that it fits tightly against the edges of the recess.
6. Once the overlay is in place, press it firmly onto the frame to secure it.
Figure 7 Lower Front Panel Overlay Replacement
NOTE The figure above shows the N5230A front panel and floppy disk drive. The
N5230C front panel has a slightly different appearance and does not
include a floppy disk drive.

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Step 7. Reinstall the Front Panel Assembly and Install the Front
Panel Jumpers
CAUTION Before installing the front panel assembly onto the analyzer, lift and support the
front of the analyzer chassis.
Refer to Figure 8 for this procedure. New parts are listed in Table 1 on page 4.
1. Make sure all 12 of the hex nuts on the front-panel cable connectors have been tightened
using a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 21-in lbs.
2. Reconnect the ribbon cable (item ①) to the A3 front panel interface board.
3. Slide the front panel over the test port connectors being careful to align the power switch
and floppy disk drive to their corresponding front panel cutouts. Ensure that the ribbon
cable (item ①) is located below the fan to prevent it from being damaged by the fan blades.
4. With a T-10 TORX driver, install the eight screws (item ②) in the sides of the frame.
5. Install the six semirigid jumpers (item ③) on the front panel, and tighten to 10-in lbs.
Figure 8 Front Panel Assembly Reinstallation

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NOTE The previous figure and the figure below show the N5230A front panel and
floppy disk drive. The N5230C front panel has a slightly different
appearance and does not include a floppy disk drive.
Step 8. Reinstall the Outer Cover
CAUTION This procedure is best performed with the analyzer resting on its front handles
in the vertical position. Do not place the analyzer on its front panel without the
handles. This will damage the front panel assemblies.
Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure.
1. Slide the cover over the analyzer frame.
2. With a T-20 TORX driver, install the four rear panel feet (item ①) by installing the center
screws (item ②).
3. Slide the four bottom feet (item ③) into position on the cover.
4. With a T-20 TORX driver, install the strap handles (item ④) by installing the screws
(item ⑤) on both ends of the handles.
Figure 9 Outer Cover Reinstallation

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Step 9. Enable Options 014 and 1E1
Procedure Requirements
• The analyzer must be powered up and operating to perform this procedure.
• The Network Analyzer program must be running.
• A mouse must be connected to the analyzer for this procedure.
Option Enable Procedure
1. On the analyzer’s System menu, point to Service, and then click Option Enable.
2. In the Select Desired Option list, click 014 - Configurable Test Set. Click Enable.
3. In the Select Desired Option list, click 1E1 - Source Attenuators. Click Enable.
4. Click Yes in answer to the displayed question in the Restart Analyzer? box.
5. When the installation is complete, click Exit.
Option Verification Procedure
Once the analyzer has restarted and the Network Analyzer program is again running:
1. On the analyzer’s Help menu, click About Network Analyzer.
2. Verify that “014” and “1E1” are listed after “Options:” in the display. Click OK.
NOTE If Options 014 and 1E1 have not been enabled, perform the ”Option Enable
Procedure” again. If the options are still not enabled, contact Agilent
Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 3.

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Step 10. Perform Post-Upgrade Adjustments and Calibration
Adjustments
The following adjustments must be made due to the hardware changes of the analyzer.
• source calibration
• receiver calibration
These adjustments are described in the PNA service guide and in the PNA on-line HELP. A
list of equipment required to perform these adjustments can be found at “Equipment
Required for Post-Upgrade Adjustments” on page 6.
Calibration
The analyzer should now operate and phase lock over its entire frequency range.
If you experience difficulty with the basic functioning of the analyzer, contact Agilent. Refer to
“Contacting Agilent” on page 3.
• Although the analyzer functions, its performance relative to its specifications has not been
verified.
• It is recommended that a full instrument calibration be performed using the PNA
performance test software.
• Refer to the analyzer’s service guide for information on the performance test software.

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