Keysight Technologies N9020A Installation and operation manual

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Keysight Technologies
EXA Signal Analyzer, Serial Prefix <MY/SG/US5648
MXA Signal Analyzer, Serial Prefix <MY/SG/US5233
Option HL4, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40)
and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB)
Upgrade Kit
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
N9010-90054
Edition
Edition 1, February 2019
Supersedes September 2018
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option HL4, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) + Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit
Option HL4, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) + Microwave
Preselector Bypass (MPB) 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: N9010A, EXA Signal Analyzer
N9020A, MXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers: N9010A, <MY/SG/US56480000
N9020A, <MY/SG/US52330000
Options: B40, MPB
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 older EXA or MXA signal analyzers with Option 507, 508, 513, or
526 to add Options B40, 40 MHz analysis bandwidth, and MPB, microwave preselector bypass. As a
result, some parts included in this kit will not be needed for upgrading some analyzers (newer
analyzers require fewer parts to be changed). Also, some parts might not be necessary if other
certain options are already installed. As a result, some of the procedures, such as Replace A13A1
Bandpass Filter, might not need to be performed.
In addition to installing the hardware to support options B40 and MPB, licenses for the following
options will also be installed (the 'x' is either 1 for EXA or 2 for MXA):
— N90x0A-B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
— N90x0A-B25, 25 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
— N9020A-S40, 40 MHz/Channel Baseband Bandwidth (for use with Option BBA, if also installed;
only included with N9020AK-HL4)
— N90x0A-DP2, Digital Processor & 2 GB Capture Memory
— N90x0A-RTL, Real Time Link
— N90x0A-FS1, Fast Sweep Capability, enabled with B40, DP2, or MPB
— N90x0A-MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass
— 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
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 determine which sub-procedures, if any, can be skipped.

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Introduction
Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 A2 Enhanced Analog IF Assembly N9020-60290
1 A3 40 MHz Digital IF Assembly N9020-60165
1 A15 Front End Controller w/ IF MUX N9020-60172
1 W2 Cable Assembly, A2 to A3 N9020-60046
1 Opt HL4 Cable Kit with Wire Markers
(includes cables W36 through W43, listed below)
N9020-60171
1 Coaxial Fixed Attenuator, DC to 26.5 GHz, Option 006, PB Free (AT1) 08493-60026
1 Bracket, PS Bypass Switch 1 E4410-00104
1 Bracket, PS Bypass Switch 2 E4410-00110
1 Cable Assembly, SW - SW2 (W31) E4410-20161
1 Cable Assembly, Switch 2 - YIG Tuned Filter (W32) E4410-20163
1 Cable Assembly, Switch 1 - RF Assembly (W34) E4410-20164
1 Cable Assembly, YIG Tuned Filter - Switch 1 (W33) E4410-20165
1 Cable RF Switch 1 - Switch 2 (W35) N9020-20210
1 Cable Assembly, Switch Control (W30) E4410-60159
1 Cable Assembly, A11J2 to A13J2 (W3) N9020-20101
1 Cable Assembly, J1 to A9 Input (W10) N9020-20141
1 Cable Assembly, A10 Output to A11J1(W9) N9020-20153
2 Coaxial Switch (SW1 and SW2) N1810-60069
1 Bracket HB Switch N9020-00023
1 Bracket, RF Side (for older instruments) N9020-00031
1 Bracket, RF Side (for newer instruments) N9020-00034
1 Microwave Filter Bandpass 5175 MHz Max SMA (A13A1) 0955-2176
1 Cable Assembly RF Semi-R SMA (m) Str SMA (m) Str 65 mm LG (A13W1) E6607-21178
1 Cable Assembly RF Semi-R SMA (m) Str SMA (m) Str 195 mm LG (A13W2) E6607-21179
1 Spacer, Filter Mounting Adapter E6607-25005
1 Cable Assembly, YTF (W22) N9020-60059
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W43) 8121-1401a
with ends labeled ‘705’ and '18'
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W42) 8121-1401a
with ends labeled ‘706’ and ‘14’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W37) 8121-1401a
with ends labeled ‘900’ and
‘100’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 560 mm LG (W40) 8121-1940a
with ends labeled ‘6’ and ‘17’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 620 mm LG (W38) 8121-1861a
with ends labeled ‘901’ and ‘15’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 240 mm LG (W36) 8121-1862a
with ends labeled ‘902’ and ‘7’

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Introduction
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 280 mm LG (W41) 8120-8868a
with ends labeled ‘601’ and ‘19’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 525 mm LG (W39) 8121-2028a
with one end labeled ‘1100’
4 Screw M2 x 0.4 (6 mm long) 0515-0658
3 Screw M2 x 0.4 (14 mm long) 0515-0661
4 Screw M3 x 0.5 (8 mm long) 0515-0372
1 Screw M3 x 0.5 (6 mm long) Flathead 0515-1227
4 Screw M2.5 x 0.45 (20 mm long) 0515-1992
12 Cable Tie, Self-Locking, Nylon Gray 1400-0249
1 Label, Information, AUX IF OUT N9020-80081
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
1 Installation Note This note
a. This cable is included in the Option HL4 Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9020-60171
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number

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Introduction
Tools Required
—T-8TORXDriver
—T-6TORXDriver
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— 5/16-inch torque wrench
— 9/16-inch nut driver
— 1/4-inch socket on 4-pound torque wrench
— Scissors or knife
—Diagonalcutters
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.06.00 or later)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the X-Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
— EXA or MXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide (as appropriate). This manual is available as:
—http://www.keysight.com/find/n9010a_manuals
—http://www.keysight.com/find/n9020a_manuals
— Microsoft Windows based personnel computer with internet access and USB port
— USB storage device with >2GB 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
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 (“x” is 1 for an
EXA and 2 for an MXA). Put a check mark or “X” after each option listed below that appears in
the Show System menu.
N90x0A-503 ______
N9010A-532 ______
N9010A-544 ______
N90x0A-B25 ______
N90x0A-BBA ______
N90x0A-CR3 ______
N90x0A-CRP ______
N90x0A-B40 ______
N90x0A-DP2 ______
N90x0A-MPB ______
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. If the analyzer is equipped with any of the following options (refer to the data in step 3 above),
N90x0A-B40
N90x0A-DP2
N90x0A-MPB
Do not proceed with the installation of this upgrade kit. If any of these options are already
installed, you do not need this upgrade kit, since the necessary hardware is already present.
Assembly Name Part # Matl Rev Rev OF Rev Hw Id
Front End Controller
Front End

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Installation Procedure
6. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If the analyzer has N90x0A-503, N9010A-532, or
N9010A-544 do not proceed with the installation of this kit. This kit can only be installed in
analyzers with frequency range options 507, 508, 513, and 526.
7. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the analyzer is an N9010A and the serial number is
≥MY/SG/US56480000 do not proceed with the installation of this kit, This kit is only for older
N9010A and N9020A analyzers.
8. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the analyzer is an N9020A and the serial number is
≥MY/SG/US52330000 do not proceed with the installation of this kit, This kit is only for older
N9010A and N9020A analyzers.
9. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the Instrument S/W Revision is earlier than A.10.05, you
must upgrade the instrument software. The hardware and licenses being added with this
upgrade are only supported by software revisions A.10.05 and later.
Even if the Instrument S/W Revision is A.10.05 or later, we recommend upgrading to the latest
software revision to ensure that you get the benefit of any defect fixes that have been made
since A.10.05.
The latest instrument software can be downloaded from the following web site:
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software
10.Refer to the data in step 4 above. If the Front End has a Hw Id of 70, it already has the 150 MHz
wide 1st IF bandpass filter and you do not need to perform the Replace A13A1 Bandpass Filter
procedure.
11.Refer to the data in step 3 and step 4 above. If the analyzer has N90x0A-CR3 and/or
N90x0A-CRP installed, verify that it also has a Front End Controller with Hw Id of 41 or 75. If
the Front End Controller has a Hw ID of 41 or 75, you do not need to perform the Replace Front
End Controller procedure.

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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 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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Installation Procedure
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
If you will also be installing any of the following upgrade products:
N90x0AK-CR3, 2nd IF Output
N90x0AK-CRP, Arbitrary IF Output
N9010AK-P07, Preamplifier, 7 GHz
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 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 (“x” is 1 for an EXA and 2 for an MXA):
—N90x0A-B40 Analysis bandwidth, 40 MHz
—N90x0A-B25 Analysis bandwidth, 25 MHz
—N90x0A-DP2 Digital Processor, 2 GB Deep Capture Memory
—N90x0A-MPB Microwave Preselector Bypass
—N90x0A-RTL Real Time Link
—N90x0A-S40 Baseband I/Q Analysis bandwidth, 40 MHz (MXA only)
—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
4. Press System, Show, Errors, Clear Error Queue. This will remove out-of-date errors.
5. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All.
6. Several alignments will be performed related to optional functionality you just installed.
7. Watch for any errors during the alignments.
8. Press System, Show, Errors to view the instrument error log.
9. Verify that there were no errors during alignment.

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Installation Procedure
Analyzer Disassembly
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.
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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Installation Procedure
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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Installation Procedure
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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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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Installation Procedure
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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Installation Procedure
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
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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Installation Procedure
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. The rear panel can now be removed.
Figure 8 Rear Panel Removal