Keysight Technologies N9000A Installation and operation manual

Keysight N9000A CXA Signal Analyzer
Option T03 and T06
Tracking Generator
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Installation Note
Part Number: N9000-90032
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Option T03, T06 - Tracking Generator Installation Kit
Overview
This kit contains all of the instructions required to install Option T03 and T06 tracking generator on an
Keysight N9000A CXA Signal Analyzer.
The procedure outlined in this document will guide you through the following steps, which will need
to be followed closely, and performed in the order defined:
1. Pre-upgrade Status Check
2. Hardware Installation
3. Update the Instrument Firmware
4. Install the License Files
5. Function Activation
6. Installation Verification
Products Affected: CXA N9000A
Serial Numbers: CXA
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
(X) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment and Verification Time:
1 Hours
2 Hour

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Installation Procedure
This installation note is part of an upgrade kit that provides all of the parts and instructions needed to
install the tracking generator board assembly in an Agilent N9000A CXA Signal Analyzer.
Contents
Tools Required
❏Torx Driver T-10
❏Torx Driver T-20
❏5/16-inch torque wrench
❏Agilent Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A
❏Test equipment and computer supported by the X-series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
❏Microsoft Windows based personal computer with internet access and USB port
❏USB storage device >2GB free memory
Quantity Description Agilent Part Number
1 Tracking Generator Assembly N9000-65402
1 RF Input Connector Assembly N9000-60032
1 EMI O-ring Shielding 8160-1637
1Cable Assembly, SMA TG-RF, 2nd LO N9000-20104
1 Cable Assembly, SMA TG-RF, Bridge N9000-20105
1Cable Assembly, SMA TG-RF, 1st LO N9000-20106
1 Cable Assembly, MMCX TG-LO N9000-20107
1 Cable Assembly, SMA TG Out N9000-20109
1 Overlay N9000-80100
2 Screw M3*0.5 (8 mm) 0515-0372
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
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1. Pre-Upgrade Status Check
Before performing this upgrade you will need to know the status of the instrument being upgraded in a
couple of areas.
Pre-Existing Issues and Error Messages
Power the instrument on and verify that the instrument will boot up properly. This would
include verifying that there are no error messages displayed in the Status Bar of the display.
If there are any problem with the instrument at this point, including the presence of any error
messages, either repair the instrument prior to proceeding with this upgrade or make detailed
notes of the instrument status in the space provided below and address them once this upgrade
has been completed if they continue to be present.
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Pre-Upgrade Instrument Software Revision
Determine the current instrument software revision and record it in the space below by pressing
System, Show, System on the instrument.
Instrument S/W Revision: ______________________

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2. Hardware Installation
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.
Removal
1. Turn off the instrument and remove the power cord from the rear panel.
2. Remove the outer case of the instrument.
a. Refer to Figure 1. 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.
b. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (including washers) (3) that hold the rear feet (4)
in place.
c. Pull the instrument cover (5) off towards the rear of the instrument.
Figure 1 Standard Instrument Outer Case Removal
3. Remove the Top Brace and Reference Bracket.
a. Refer to Figure 2. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (3)
(0515-0372) attaching the top brace to the chassis, the six screws (4) (0515-1227) attaching the
top brace to the boards, and the four screws (4) attaching the top brace to the reference bracket.

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b. To Remove the reference bracket (2) use the T-10 driver to remove the six screws (5) (including
two at the rear panel) attaching the reference bracket to the instrument and the four screws (4)
attaching the top brace to the reference bracket.
Figure 2 Top Brace and Reference Bracket Removal

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4. Refer to Figure 3 to remove the front frame assembly.
Figure 3 Front Frame Assembly Removal
a. Remove the overlay (2) on the front frame assembly.
b. Remove the eight screws (1), four on each side, to detach the front frame assembly from the
chassis.
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c. Pull the front frame assembly carefully away from the chassis. Refer to Figure 4 to remove the
ribbon cable W1 from the mother board.
Figure 4 Front Panel Cable

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Install the Tracking Generator Assembly
1. Locate the tracking generator assembly in the retrofit kit.
2. Refer to Figure 5 to install the assembly (3) into slot 4 in the chassis and press down to plug it into
the motherboard.
Figure 5 Tracking Generator Assembly
Install the RF Input Connector Assembly
1. Locate the tracking generator assembly in the retrofit kit.
2. Refer to Figure 6 to install the RF input connector assembly (1) into the instrument chassis.
3. Tighten the screws (3) with 9 inch-pounds.
4. Install the EMI O-ring (2) Shielding onto the RF input connector.
Figure 6 RF Input Connector Assembly
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Install the Cable Assembly
1. Locate the cable assembly(N9000-20109) in the retrofit kit.
2. Refer to Figure 7, attach the semi-rigid cable to RF input connector assembly and tighten the SMA
connector with 10 in-lbs.
Figure 7 Install the RF Semi-rigid Cable
3. Refer to Figure 8, connect the other end of the cable (1) to tracking generator assembly. Tighten the
the SMA connector with 10 in-lbs.
Figure 8 Install the Cable Assembly
A
ttach the semi-rigid cable to RF connector assembl
y
tighten the SMA connector with 10 in-lbs
Semi-rigid cable N9000-20109
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4. Locate the cable assemblies N9000-20104, N9000-20105, N9000-20106, and N9000-20107 in the
retrofit kit.
5. Refer to Figure 8, install N9000-20105 (2), N9000-20106 (3), N9000-20104 (4), and N9000-20107
(5) onto the corresponding instrument assemblies.
6. Re-install the front frame assembly, top brace, reference bracket and instrument outer case. Avoid
pinching cables when installing the top brace.
7. Locate the overlay in the retrofit kit. Refer to Figure 9, attach the overlay (2) to the front frame
assembly (1).
Figure 9 Cable Assembly
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3. Update the Instrument Software
1. Load the latest instrument software is required to assure all FPGAs and drivers located on both the
newly installed hardware and on the case instrument are synchronized. Therefore, even if the
instrument contains the latest revision of software, you must re-install the software to assure proper
operation.
The latest revision of software may be downloaded from:
http://www.agilent.com/find/Xseries_software
4. Install the License Files
1. Located Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate in the kit and follow the directions to redeem it.
You will receive and email with an attached License File.
2. Located the USB Storage Device. Perform a virus scan on this device before use. Save the License
File to the root directory of the USB Storage Device.
3. Connect the USB Storage Device to the signal analyzer USB port.
4. The signal analyzer will automatically consume the License File. (This may take a few minutes)
When the License File is consumed, the Agilent License Manager will display a “Successful
License Installation” message as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 Successful License Installation
5. Tracking Generator Function Activation
After the installation is completed, please follow the procedures below to activate the option.
1. Press [Source] > {Select Source}.
2. Press arrow key to highlight None, and press {Select Highlighted Source}.
3. Press arrow key to highlight Agilent Tracking Generator, and press {Selected Highlighted Source}.

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6. Installation Verification
Power the instrument on and verify that the instrument will not only boot up, but that the signal
analyzer application software will load properly. This would include verifying that there are no error
messages displayed in the Status Bar of the application window.
Adjustments and Performance Verification Tests
Adjustments and performance verification testing requires the use of the calibration software. The
latest software information and downloads are available at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/calibrationsoftware
Adjustments Required
TG Level Accuracy
TG Path Delay
Performance Testing Recommended
TG Absolute Amplitude and Flatness
TG Power Sweep
TG Spurious Outputs
End of Installation
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