Keysight Technologies EXA N9010B Quick start guide

Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Keysight N9010B EXA
Signal Analyzer
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
N9010-90067
Edition
Edition 2, March 2017
Supersedes February 2016
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Software and test equipment is required for making adjustments and for performance verification
testing.
Information on how to obtain this software can be found at:
www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware
While Keysight does recommend that a full calibration be performed after the installation of this
upgrade, the end user must ultimately determine whether they want this service or not. If a full
calibration is required, arrangements regarding the level of calibration must be made between the
end user and the calibration provider.
Introduction
This kit includes parts to upgrade an EXA signal analyzer with frequency range Option 532 or 544 to
add Option EXM, External Mixing.
In addition to installing the hardware to support Option EXM, a license for the following option will
also be installed:
— N9010B-EXM, External Mixing
Products Affected: N9010B EXA
Serial Numbers: All
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
1.5 Hours
1.0 Hoursa
1.0 Hoursa
a. To ensure that these newly installed options are functioning properly, the procedure that follows
includes the requirement of performing certain adjustments and performance verification tests.
However, the completion of these tests does not guarantee that the instrument meets all advertised
specifications.

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Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 Adapter- Coaxial Straight Female-SMA to Female-SMA, 50W 1250-1666
1 Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth, ¼ inch 2190-0067
1 Nut-Hex-Double-Chamfer 1/4-36-THD.125-IN-THK, Stainless Steel 2950-0223
1 50 Ohm Termination, SMA male 1810-0118
1 Opt EXM Cable Kit with Wire Markers
(includes cable W26, listed below)
N9010-60009
1 Cable Assembly, External Mixing, Front Panel (W27) N9020-20166
1 Cable Assembly, mmW Front End to W27 (W28)
(for use in millimeter wave analyzers)
N9020-20296
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 275 mm LG (W26)
(for use in millimeter wave analyzers) 8121-2025 awith ends
labeled ‘903’ and ‘13’
a. This cable is included in the Opt EXM Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9010-60009.
1 Label, Warning N9030-80018
5 Cable Ties 1400-0249
12 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (6 mm long), flathead 0515-1946
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
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Tools Required
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— 5/16-inch torque wrench
— ¼-inch open-end wrench
—Diagonalcutters
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.16.00 or later)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the X- Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
— EXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available online at the following URL:
www.keysight.com/find/N9010B_service_guide
— Microsoft Windows based personal computer with internet access and USB port
— USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
Initial Instrument Functionality Check
Power on the instrument and allow the instrument to boot up. Run an alignment 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.
Before you disassemble the instrument, turn the power switch to Standby. After the instrument
has completely shut down, unplug the instrument. Failure to unplug the instrument can result in
personal injury.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on
electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe workstation. Refer to the
documentation that pertains to your instrument for information about static-safe workstations
and ordering static-safe accessories.

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Installation Procedure
1. Connect a power cord to the analyzer and turn on the analyzer.
2. After the analyzer has completed turning on, press System, Show System. Make note of the
following information from the Show System screen:
Product Number: _____________
Serial Number: ______________
Instrument S/W Revision: ______________
3. Check for the presence of one of the following frequency range options listed below in the
Show System. Put a check mark or “X” after the frequency range option listed below that
appears in the Show System menu.
N9010A-503_____
N9010A-507_____
N9010A-513_____
N9010A-526_____
N9010A-532_____
N9010A-544_____
4. If the analyzer is equipped with any of the following frequency range options (refer to the data
in step 3 above):
N9010A-503
N9010A-507
N9010A-513
N9010A-526
do not proceed with the installation of this upgrade kit.
An RF or microwave EXA is not compatible with Option EXM.

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Analyzer Disassembly
Standard Instrument
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 1, “Instrument Outer Case Removal,”. Using the T-20 driver, remove the 4
screws (1) (two on each side) that attach the handle strap (2) on each side of the instrument.
3. Remove the four key locks from the instrument four bottom feet.
4. Remove the four instrument bottom feet.
5. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (including washers) (3) that hold the rear feet
(4) in place.
6. Pull the instrument cover (5) off towards the rear of the instrument.
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.
Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.
If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the "Option PRC." section on
page 9 to remove the outer case.

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Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Option PRC
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 2, “Bail Handle Removal,”. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two
on each side) (1) that hold the bail handle (2) to the front frame.
Figure 2 Bail Handle Removal
3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (6) that hold the strap
handle plugs (5) in place.

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4. Refer to Figure 3, “Option PRC Outer Case Removal,”. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four
screws (including washers) (1) that hold the rear bumpers (2) (two on each side) in place.
Figure 3 Option PRC Outer Case Removal
5. Pull the instrument cover (3) off towards the rear of the instrument.

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Top Brace Removal
Refer to Figure 4, “Top Brace Removal,”. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to
remove the eight screws (3) (0515-0372) attaching the top brace to the chassis. Remove and
discard the twelve screws (4) (0515-1946) attaching the top brace to the boards.
Figure 4 Top Brace Removal

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Front Frame Assembly Removal
1. Refer to Figure 5, “Front Frame Removal,”. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1)
(0515-1035), four on each side, to detach the Front Frame Assembly from the chassis.
2. Refer to Figure 6, “Front Panel Cable,”. Pull the Front Frame Assembly carefully away from the
chassis. Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the motherboard. The cable has locking tabs on
each side, pinch and pull to release.
Figure 5 Front Frame Removal
Make sure any connectors on the front panel are removed.
W1 may have locking springs on each side. Depress the spring on each side of the connector to
remove from the motherboard.

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Figure 6 Front Panel Cable

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Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller
1. Locate the flexible coax assembly in the Opt EXM Cable Kit with Markers. This is cable W26
and should be labeled “8121-2025” and have the ends labeled “903” and “13”
2. Connect the end of W26 that is labeled “903” to A15J903.
3. Connect the end of W26 that is labeled “13” to A13A1J13. J13 is one of the connectors along
the top side of A13. Torque the cable nut to 10 inch-pounds.
4. Remove the SMA termination on A13A1J8. A13A1J8 is to the left of A13A1J13.
5. Locate semi-rigid coax cable, part number N9020-20296, in the upgrade kit. This is W28.
Connect the end with the SMA male connector A13A1J8, with the SMA female connector
pointing towards where the front panel would be. The long, straight section of W28 should be
parallel to the casting of the A13 Front End and level. Refer to Figure 7, “Orientation of W28 in
a Millimeter Wave EXA,”. Note that W26 is routed below W28. Torque the cable nut to
10 inch-pounds.
Figure 7 Orientation of W28 in a Millimeter Wave EXA
This procedure only applies to millimeter wave EXAs (frequency range options 532 and 544).

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Add EXT MIXER Connector and Cable to Front Frame Assembly
1. Locate the SMA female to SMA female connector (1250-1666), ¼” lock washer (2190-0067),
and ¼” hex nut (2950-0223) in the kit. If the SMA connector includes hardware, discard that
hardware and use the 2190-0067 lock washer and 2950-0223 hex nut included in this kit.
2. Remove the hole-plug in the top-most hole in the upper right corner of the front frame
assembly.
3. Insert the SMA female to SMA female connector in the hole in the front frame assembly from
the front of the assembly. The hex feature on the connector should engage with the recess in
the front frame assembly. Refer to Figure 8, “Attaching SMA Female Connector,”. Secure the
connector using the ¼” lock washer and ¼” hex nut from the rear. Torque to 21 inch-pounds.
Figure 8 Attaching SMA Female Connector
4. Locate the External Mixing, Front Panel semi-rigid coax assembly in the kit, part number
N9020-20166. This is W27. Note that this cable is symmetrical; either end can be connected to
the front-panel connector.
5. Connect one end of W27 to the SMA female connector as shown in Figure 9, “Connecting W27
to Ext Mixer Connector,”.
6. Orient W27 so that the cable slopes upward from the Ext Mixer connector at a 15 degree
angle. The top of the connector should be approximately level with the top of the shield over
the Front Panel Interface board. Refer to Figure 10, “Proper Orientation of W27,”. Torque the
cable nut on the Ext Mixer connector to 10 inch-pounds.

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Figure 9 Connecting W27 to Ext Mixer Connector
Figure 10 Proper Orientation of W27

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Front Frame Replacement
1. Refer to Figure 11, “Front Panel Cable,”. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Ensure the locking tabs
are engaged.
2. Refer to Figure 12, “Front Frame Replacement,”. Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly
onto the chassis. Ensure no cables are crushed. Replace the eight screws (1)(0515-1035),
four on each side of the chassis. Torque to 9 inch pounds.
Figure 11 Front Panel Cable

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Figure 12 Front Frame Replacement
3. Refer to Figure 13, “W27 and W28 Before Alignment,”. When the front panel is installed,
cables W27 and W28 typically do not align. This is OK since the cables are flexible.
4. Refer to Figure 14, “W27 and W28 Properly Aligned,”. Align and connect cables W27 and W28.
Hand-tighten the nut.
Figure 13 W27 and W28 Before Alignment

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Figure 14 W27 and W28 Properly Aligned
5. Refer to Figure 15, “Torque Cable W27 onto W28,”. Use a ¼” open-end wrench to prevent the
SMA female connector on W28 from twisting. Use a 5/16” torque wrench to torque the nut on
W27 to 10 inch-pounds.
Figure 15 Torque Cable W27 onto W28

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Top Brace Replacement
1. Refer to Figure 16, “Top Brace Replacement,”. To replace the top brace, place the brace in the
correct position and attach to the chassis using the eight screws (3) (0515-0372). Attach the
top brace to the boards using the twelve screws (4) (0515-1946) included in the kit.
2. Torque all screws to 9 inch-pounds.
Figure 16 Top Brace Replacement