Keysight Technologies MXA Series Installation and operation manual

Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit,
Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥MY/SG/US5606
Keysight Technologies
MXA Signal Analyzer
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
N9020-90229
Edition
Edition 2, September 2018
Supersedes Edition 1, September 2018
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit, Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥MY/SG/US5606
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit,
Serial Prefix = MY/SG/US5233 or ≥MY/SG/US5606
Introduction
This installation note explains how to install the hardware and provides guidelines for adjustment
and verification for Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade for MXA signal analyzers with serial
number prefixes of MY5233, SG5233 and US5233, or ≥MY/SG/US5606. A similar kit, Option HL6,
is available for MXA signal analyzers serial number prefix ≥MY/SG/US5328 and <MY/SG/US5606.
There is no external mixing upgrade available for MXA signal analyzers with serial number prefix <
MY/SG/US5233.
This kit includes the necessary license, cables and connectors required for External Mixing.
Depending upon what other options are already installed, the A15 Front End Controller board
currently installed in the MXA may also need to be replaced with the Enhanced Front End Controller
(EFEC) board included in this kit. To allow the necessary adjustments the EFEC requires, a license
for Option CR3, 2nd IF Output is also included.
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
Products Affected: N9020A, MXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers: MY52330000 to MY52339999
SG52330000 to SG52339999
US52330000 to US52339999
≥MY56060000
≥ SG56060000
≥ US56060000
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
2.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
4.0 Hours

4Installation Note N9020-90229
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Installation Kit Parts List
Instrument software revision A.14.00 or later is required to install this upgrade.
The instrument must be readjusted and the performance tested to assure the instrument meets
specifications following the hardware installation. The X-Series Performance Verification and
Adjustment Software must be used and have revision E.11.04 or later. All adjustments are
automated. This software is included in the N7814A, Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzer
Calibration Application software.
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 A15 Front End Controller w/ IF MUX N9020-60172
1 Adapter-Coaxial Straight Female-SMA to Female-SMA, 50 Ω1250-1666
1 Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth, ¼-inch 2190-0067
1 Nut-Hex-Double-Chamfer ¼-36-THD .125-IN-THK Stainless Steel 2950-0223
150ΩTermination, SMA male 1810-0118
1 Cable Assembly, External Mixing, Front Panel (W27) N9020-20166
1CableAssembly,μW Front End to W27 (W28) N9020-20241
1 Opt EXM/HL6 Cable Kit with Wire Markers
(includes W26, W36, W37, and W39, listed below)
N9020-60212
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 350 mm LG (W26) 8121-2027awith ends
labeled ‘903’ and ‘13’
a. This cable is included in the Opt EXM/HL6 Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9020-60212.
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 240 mm LG (W36) 8121-1862awith ends
labeled ‘902’ and ‘7’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W37) 8121-1401awith ends
labeled ‘900’ and ‘100’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 525 mm LG (W39) 8121-2028awith one end
labeled ‘1100’
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
— 9/16-inch nut driver
— Scissors or knife
—Diagonalcutters
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.11.04 or later)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the X- Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
— MXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available as:
— N9020A Option OBW or
— Keysight part number N9020-90218
— 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
Analyzer Information
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 options listed below in the Show System. Put a
check mark or “X” after the option listed below that appears in the Show System menu.
N9020A-B40_____
N9020A-CR3_____
N9020A-CRP_____
N9020A-DP2_____
N9020A-MPB_____
N9020A-BBA_____
4. On the analyzer, press System, Show, Hardware. Note the Part #, Matl Rev, Rev, OF Rev, and
Hw Id of the Front End Controller and Front End in the table below.
5. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the Product Number is not N9020A, do not proceed with
the installation of this kit. This kit is to be installed only on N9020A signal analyzers.
6. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the Serial Number prefix (the first six characters of the
serial number) is something other than either MY/SG/US5233 or ≥MY/SG/US5606 do not
proceed with the installation of this kit. This kit is to be installed only on N9020A signal
analyzers with serial prefix MY/SG/US5233 or ≥MY/SG/US5606.
7. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If option N9020A-BBA is present, there will be additional
steps required to remove and replace the front panel assembly.
8. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If option N9020A-B40, N9020A-MPB and/or N9020A-DP2 is
already present, the EFEC is already installed and you do not need to perform the Replace
Front End Controller procedure.
Assembly Name Part # Matl Rev Rev OF Rev Hw Id
Front End Controller
Front End

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9. Refer to the data in step 4 above. Verify that the Front End assembly has a HW ID of 70 and
that the part number is NOT either E6607-61002 or E6607-61004. If the part number is
E6607-61002 or E6607-61004, do not proceed with the installation of this kit. Additional
hardware is required.
10.Refer to the data in step 3 and step 4 above. If the analyzer has N9020A-CR3 and/or
N9020A-CRP installed, verify that it also has a Front End Controller with Hw Id of 75. If the
Front End Controller has a Hw Id of 75, you do not need to perform the Replace Front End
Controller procedure.
Update Instrument Software
Updating the instrument software and installing the necessary licenses before installing the new
hardware will help ensure that the hardware installation was successful.
Go to the following website and determine whether or not the analyzer has the latest instrument
software already installed:
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software
If the analyzer does not have the latest instrument software already installed, download and install
the latest version.

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Licensing the New Options
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 one of the analyzer’s USB ports. Connect a mouse to
another USB port. Windows will detect the new hardware and may display the configuration
menu shown in Figure 1. This menu may be configured according to your preferences.
Figure 1 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 2. Since the license file contains multiple
licenses, multiple “Successful License Installation” messages will appear. Wait until all
licenses have been consumed before removing the USB Storage Device.
Figure 2 Successful License Installation
Verify the License Installation
1. Before the licenses will be recognized, the XSA application must be restarted. Press File, Exit.
An Exit Analyzer dialog box will appear; press Enter to confirm the exit.
2. Double-click on the LaunchXSA icon on the Windows desktop. Wait for the XSA application to
finish starting (the analyzer should be sweeping).
3. Press System, Show, System on the analyzer to display a list of all displayed options. You
should see the following options listed:
—N9020A-EXM External Mixing
—N9020A-CR3 Connector Rear, 2nd IF Output
—N9060A-3FP Amplitude Correction and Limit Lines
—N9060A-4FP TOI and Harmonics
—N9060A-5FP ACP 18 Carrier Measurement
—N9060A-6FP TV Trigger and IQ Analyzer Enhancement
—N9060A-7FP Zero Span, Register, Trace, and Spurious Enhancements

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Analyzer Disassembly
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.
If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the “Portable Instrument (Option
PRC)” section on page 12 to remove the outer case.
Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.

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Standard Instrument (Benchtop Configuration)
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that
attach the handle strap (2) on each side of the instrument.
3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (including washers) (3) that hold the rear feet
(4) in place.
4. Pull the instrument cover (5) off towards the rear of the instrument.
Figure 3 Standard Instrument Outer Case Removal
5. Proceed to the Front Frame Assembly Removal section to remove the front frame.

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Portable Instrument (Option PRC)
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 4. 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 4 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.
Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.

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

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Front Frame Assembly Removal
1. Refer to Figure 6. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1), four on each side, to
detach the front frame from the chassis.
Figure 6 Front Frame Removal

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2. Refer to Figure 7. Pull the front frame carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon
cable W1 from the A8 Motherboard.
Figure 7 Front Panel Cable
3. If the instrument has Option BBA (BBIQ inputs), there will be an additional cable (W24) that
will need to be removed. W24 connects to the A18 BBIQ Interface Board. Pull the Front Frame
Assembly carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the
motherboard.
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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Rear Panel Removal
1. Refer to Figure 8. Using the T-10 driver, remove the screws (2) attaching the rear panel (1) to
the chassis.
2. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to remove the nut securing the EXT REF IN connector from the
rear panel.
Figure 8 Rear Panel Removal
3. Instruments with Option CR3 or CRP will have an additional cable W39 that is attached to the
rear panel. Remove W39 using either a 5/16” nut driver or a 5/16” open-end wrench.
4. The rear panel can now be removed.

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Top Brace Removal
1. Refer to Figure 9. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the eight
panhead screws (3) (0515-0372), four on each side, attaching the braces to the chassis. Also
remove the six flathead screws (4) (0515-1227) attaching the top brace to the boards.
Figure 9 Top Brace Removal

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Replace Front End Control Assembly
1. Refer to Figure 10. Remove the ribbon cables W16, W17, and W18 and the wire harness W22
from the Front End Control assembly (1).
2. The Front End Control assembly can now be unplugged from the motherboard by leveraging
up on the ejector and lifting the board up on the other side.
Figure 10 Front End Control Assembly Removal
Refer to Analyzer Information at the beginning of the Installation Procedure. Only perform this
procedure if the Front End Controller has a Hw ID of 71.
W22 will not be present in instruments with Option 503.

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3. Refer to Figure 11. Install the Enhanced Front End Control assembly included in this kit into
slot 6 in the chassis securing with the ejector.
4. Refer to Figure 10. Reattach the ribbon cables W16, W17, and W18 to the Front End Control
assembly (1).
5. If the analyzer does not have Option 503, reconnect W22 wire harness to the Front End Control
assembly (1).
Figure 11 Enhanced Front End Control Assembly Installation

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6. Refer to Figure 12. Disconnect cables W12 and W13 from the bottom of the DIF assembly.
Figure 12 Disconnect W12 and W13