Keysight Technologies EXA Installation and operation manual

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

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Edition 1, February 2015
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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.
Products Affected: EXA N9010A
Serial Numbers: MY/SG/US51440000 and above
(Options 532 and 544)
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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Introduction
This kit includes parts to upgrade an EXA signal analyzer with frequency range option 532 or 544
and serial number MY/SG/US51440000 or later 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:
— N9010A-EXM, External Mixing

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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)
N9020-20198
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 275 mm LG (W26)
(for use in millimeter wave analyzers) 8120-2025awith 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
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
1 Installation Note This note

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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.10.00 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 as:
— N9010A Option OBW or
— Keysight part number N9010-90050
— 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.
WARNING 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.
CAUTION 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.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect a power cord to the analyzer and turn on the analyzer.

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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
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.
NOTE Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.
NOTE If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the "Option
PRC." section on page 10 to remove the outer case.
Standard Instrument
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Appendix 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.

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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 Appendix 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 Appendix 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 Appendix 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
the ten screws (4) (0515-1227) attaching the top brace to the boards.
Figure 4 Top Brace Removal

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Front Frame Assembly Removal
NOTE Make sure any connectors on the front panel are removed.
1. Refer to Appendix 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 Appendix 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.
NOTE W1 may have locking springs on each side. Depress the spring on each side of
the connector to remove from the motherboard.
Figure 5 Front Frame Removal

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Figure 6 Front Panel Cable

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Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller
NOTE This procedure only applies to millimeter wave EXAs (frequency range
options 532 and 544).
1. Locate the flexible coax assembly in the Opt EXM Cable Kit with Markers. This is cable W26
and should be labeled “8120-2025” 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 N9020-20198, 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 Appendix 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

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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” lockwasher (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 lockwasher 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 Appendix Figure 8, “Attaching SMA Female Connector,”.
Secure the connector using the ¼” lockwasher 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 Appendix 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 Appendix Figure 11, “Front Panel Cable,”. 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 Appendix Figure 11, “Front Panel Cable,”. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Ensure the
locking tabs are engaged.
2. Refer to Appendix 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 Appendix 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 Appendix 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 Appendix 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