Keysight Technologies N9010B Installation and operation manual

Option BUN, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and
Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB)
Upgrade Kit for Options 532, 544
Keysight N9010B EXA
Signal Analyzer
Installation Note

Notices
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Manual Part Number
N9010-90065
Edition
Edition 1, May 2016
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option BUN, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade
Kit for Options 532, 544
Option BUN, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and Microwave
Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit for Options 532, 544
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: N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers: All
Options: B40, MPB, 532, 544
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysighta
( ) Customer
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.
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
3.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours

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Introduction
Introduction
This kit includes parts to upgrade any Option 532 or 544 EXA signal analyzer to add Option B40,
40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth, and Option MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass.
In addition to installing the hardware to support Options B40 and MPB, licenses for the following
options will also be installed:
— N9010B-B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
— N9010B-DP2, Digital Processor & 2 GB Capture Memory
— N9010B-RTL, Real Time Link
— N9010A-MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass
The installation procedure begins with an “inventory” of the analyzer serial number,
currently-installed options, installed hardware, and software version. This information will be used
to verify that this upgrade kit is appropriate for the analyzer.

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Introduction
Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 A3 40 MHz Digital IF Assembly N9020-60016
1 Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit with Wire Markers
(includes cables W36 through W43, listed below)
N9020-60301
1 Bracket, Bypass N9020-00021
1 Cable Assembly, Low Band Switch to PSBTSW Port 1 (W45) N9010-20009
1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid PSBTSW Port 4 - Pre Sel In (W48) N9020-20128
1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid Pre Sel Out - PSBTSW Port 3 (W47) N9020-20129
1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid PSBTSW Port 2 - RF HB In (W46) N9020-20130
1 Cable Assembly, Switch Control (W30) E4410-60159
1 EM Switch, Transfer, DC - 50 GHz (SW4) 87222-60031
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W50) 8121-1401a
with ends labeled ‘726’ and '17'
1Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W37)b8121-1401a
with ends labeled ‘900’ and ‘100’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 560 mm LG (W54) 8121-2288a
with ends labeled ‘716’ and ‘14’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 620 mm LG (W38) 8121-1861a
with ends labeled ‘901’ and ‘15’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 280 mm LG (W41) 8120-8868a
with ends labeled ‘601’ and ‘19’
1Cable Assembly, Coaxial 240 mm LG (W36)b8121-1862 with ends labeled
’900’ and ’7’
1Cable Assembly, Coaxial 525 mm LG (W39)b8121-2028 with one end labeled
‘1100’
2 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (8 mm long), Pan head 0515-0372
12 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (6 mm long), flathead 0515-1946
2 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (8 mm long), flathead 0515-2032
3 Screw, M2.5 x 0.45, (6 mm long), Pan head 0515-1934
1 Connector Body Housing Receptacle, 3-Pos, 1-Row 1252-1873
6 Cable Tie, Self-Locking, Nylon Gray 1400-0249
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178

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1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
1 Installation Note This note
a. This cable is included in the Option B40/BUN Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9020-60301
b. Cables W36, W37, and W39 are not used in the N9010BU-BUN kit; they are only required for the
N9010BU-B40 kit.
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number

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Introduction
Tools Required
—T-8TORXDriver
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— 5/16-inch torque wrench
— 9/16-inch nut driver
— Scissors or knife
—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 personnel computer with internet access and USB port
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
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 the options listed below in the Show System screen. Put a check
mark or “X” after each option listed below that appears in the Show System menu.
N9010B-503 ______
N9010B-507 ______
N9010B-513 ______
N9010B-526 ______
N9010B-532 ______
N9010B-544 ______
N9010B-B25 ______
N9010B-B40 ______
N9010B-DP2 ______
N9010B-MPB ______
Refer to the following conditions:
—If the analyzer is equipped with N9010B-B40, do not proceed with the installation of this
upgrade kit. If this option is already installed, you do not need this upgrade kit, since the
necessary license and hardware is already present.
—If the analyzer has a frequency range option of N9010B-503, N9010B-507, N9010B-513,
or N9010B-526, do not proceed with the installation of this kit. This kit can only be
installed on analyzers with frequency range options of 532 or 544.
4. On the analyzer, press System, Show Hard ware. Note the Part #, Matl Rev, Rev, OF Rev, and
Hw Id of the Front End Controller and Digital IF in the table below.
Assembly Name Part # Matl Rev Rev OF Rev Hw Id
Front End Controller
Digital IF

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5. Refer to step 3 and step 4:
—If the analyzer has N9010B-DP2 and/or N9010B-MPB installed, verify that it also has a
Front End Controller with Hw Id of 75 or 170 and a Digital IF with Hw Id of 34. If any of the
listed options is present and the Front End Controller has Hw Id of 75 or 170 and the Digital
IF has Hw Id of 34, all the necessary hardware is already installed. It is only necessary to
redeem the license entitlement for N9010BU-BUN, install the licenses, and perform the
necessary adjustments and performance verification tests.

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Installation Procedure
Update Instrument Software
If the analyzer does not have instrument software that supports the new hardware, many errors will
occur onscreen when the analyzer boots up. 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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Installation Procedure
Licensing the New Options
License Installation Procedure over USB
1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) from the kit.
2. Redeem the N9010B-BUN upgrade product on the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate
(5964-5178) 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 similar to the one shown in Figure 2. If 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
If you will also be installing any of the following upgrade products:
N9010BU-CR3, 2nd IF Output
N9010BU-CRP, Arbitrary IF Output
Now would be the best time to install the licenses for these other upgrades. By installing the
licenses now, the adjustments and performance verifications for these other upgrades will also
be performed.

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Installation Procedure
Alternate Installation Procedure
The License File can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the
following analyzer folder: C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing.
Verify the License Installation
1. Before the licenses will be recognized, the XSA application must be restarted. Press System
and Exit Program. An Exit Program dialog box will appear; tap OK to confirm the exit.
2. Double-tap 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:
—N9010B-B40 Analysis bandwidth, 40 MHz
—N9010B-DP2 Digital Processor, 2 GB Deep Capture Memory
—N9010B-FS1 Fast Sweep Capability
—N9010B-MPB Microwave Preselector
—N9010B-RTL Real Time Link

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Installation Procedure
Analyzer Disassembly
Refer to the data in the Analyzer Information procedure. If the analyzer has N9010B-DP2 and/or
N9010B-MPB installed and has a Front End Controller with Hw id of 75 or 170 and a Digital IF with
Hw Id of 34, it is not necessary to install any hardware. Instead, skip to the “Verify Optional
Functionality” on page 44.
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. 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.
If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the “Portable Instrument
(Option PRC)” section on page 16 to remove the outer case.
Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.

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Figure 3 Benchtop Configuration Outer Case Removal
7. 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 and Front Bumpers Removal (Option PRC)
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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Installation Procedure
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. If Option EXM, External Mixing, is present, disconnect the cable connection
(2) between W27 and W28.
2. 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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Installation Procedure
3. 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
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 twenty screws (2) and (3) attaching the
rear panel (1) to the chassis. The rear panel can now be removed.
2. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to remove the nut securing the EXT REF IN connector from the
rear panel.
3. Disconnect the cable connected to the Aux IF Out port on the rear panel using a 5/16-inch
open-end wrench or 5/16-inch nut driver.
4. The rear panel can now be removed.
Figure 8 Rear Panel Removal