Keysight Technologies N9020B Installation and operation manual

Option BUD, 25 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade
for Option 532, 544, 550
Option BUE, 25 MHz to 125 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade
for Option 532, 544, 550
Option BUL, 25 MHz to 160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade
for Option 532, 544, 550
Keysight Technologies
N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer
Installation Note

Notices
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Manual Part Number
N9020-90289
Edition
Edition 2, July 2018
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option BUD/BUE/BUL, 85 MHz/125 MHz/160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth and Microwave Preselector
Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit for Option 532, 544, 550
Option BUD/BUE/BUL, 85 MHz/125 MHz/160 MHz Analysis
Bandwidth and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit
for Option 532, 544, 550
Products Affected: N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers:
Options: B85, B1A, B1X, MPB
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
3.0 Hours
5.5 Hoursa
4.0 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
Introduction
This installation note explains how to install the hardware and provides guidelines for adjustment
and verification for the following upgrade kits for MXA N9020B signal analyzers:
— Option BUD, Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 25 MHz to 85 MHz, Hardware and License, for
Option 532, 544, 550
— Option BUE, Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 25 MHz to 125 MHz, Hardware and License, for
Option 532, 544, 550
— Option BUL, Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 25 MHz to 160 MHz, Hardware and License, for
Option 532, 544, 550
These kits assume that the widest analysis bandwidth in the analyzer currently is 25 MHz. Less
expensive upgrade kits exist if the widest analysis bandwidth is currently 40 MHz.
Hardware and licenses for Option MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass, will also be installed.
Refer to http://www.keysight.com/find/mxa_upgrades for information on all available upgrades
In addition to installing the licenses and hardware to support options BUD, BUE, or BUL, as
appropriate, licenses for the following options will also be installed:
— N9020B-B40, 40 MHz analysis bandwidth
— N9020B-DP2, Digital Processor and 2GB Capture Memory
— N9020B-DP4, Digital Processor and 4 GB Capture Memory
— N9020B-RTL, Real time link
— N9020B-FS1, Fast sweep capability
— N9020B-FS2, Enhanced Fast Sweep
— N9020B-MPB, Microwave preselector bypass
The installation procedure begins with an “inventory” of the analyzer’s 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.
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 calibration provider.

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Introduction
Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 A3 40 MHz Digital IF Assembly N9020-60016
1 A15 Front End Controller w/ IF MUX N9020-60172
1 A25 Wideband Analog IF N9020-60044
1 A26 Wideband Digital IF N9020-60311
1 Cable Assembly Flat Flexible 80-Conductor 3-in-LG (W44) 8121-1854
1 Opt BUD Cable Kit with Wire Markers (includes cables W36, W37, W38,
W39, W41, W42, and W50 listed below)
N9020-60304
1 EM Switch, Transfer, DC - 50 GHz (SW4)) 87222-60031
1 Cable Assembly, Switch Control, (W30) E4410-60159
1 Cable Assembly, Low Band Switch to PSBTSW Port 1, (W45) N9010-20009
1 Bracket, Bypass N9020-00021
1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid, PSBTSW Port 4 - Pre Sel In (W48) N9020-20128
1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid, PSBTSW Port 3 - Pre Sel Out (W47) N9020-20129
1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid, PSBTSW Port 2 - RF HB In (W46) N9020-20130
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W51) 8121-1401a
with ends labeled ‘718’ and '301'
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 380mm LG (W52) 8121-2288a
with ends labeled ‘102’ and ‘15’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 380mm LG (W54) 8121-2288a
with ends labeled ‘716’ and ‘14’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 480 mm LG (W55) 8121-2290
with ends labeled ‘805’ and ‘17’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 710 mm LG (W56) 8121-2291
with ends labeled ‘726’ and ‘806’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W37) 8121-1401a
with ends labeled ‘900’ and ‘100’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 570mm LG (W53) 8121-2292a
with ends labeled ‘901’ and ‘101’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 240 mm LG (W36) 8121-1862a
with ends labeled ‘902’ and ‘7’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 280 mm LG (W41) 8120-8868a
with ends labeled ‘601’ and ‘19’

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Introduction
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 525 mm LG (W39) 8121-2028a
with one end labeled ‘1100’
2 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (8 mm long), pan head 0515-0372
14 Screw, M3 x 0.5 w/ Patch-Lock, (6mm long), flat head 0515-1946
1 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (6 mm long), flat head 0515-1227
3 Screw, M2.5 x 0.45, (6 mm long), pan head 0515-1934
2 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (8 mm long), flat head 0515-2032
1 Connector Body Housing Receptacle, 3-pos, 1 row 1252-1873
12 Cable Tie, Self-Locking, Nylon Gray 1400-0249
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
1 Installation Note This note
a. This cable is included in the Option BUD Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9020-60304
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.21.00 or later)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the X-Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
— N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available online at the following
URL:
www.keysight.com/find/N9020B_service_guide
— Microsoft Windows based personal 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. If the Product Number is N9010B and the upgrade product listed on the entitlement certificate
is N9020BU-Bxx, DO NOT PROCEED with the installation of this kit. Analysis bandwidths ≥85
MHz are not supported by the N9010B and the licenses included with this kit will only work on
an N9020B.
4. Check for the presence of the options listed below in the Show System screen. Put a check
mark after each option listed below that appears in the Show System menu.
N9020B-503 ______
N9020B-508 ______
N9020B-513 ______
N9020B-526 ______
N9020B-532 ______
N9020B-544 ______
N9020B-550 ______
N9020B-BBA ______
N9020B-B25 ______
N9020B-B40 ______
N9020B-DP2 ______
N9020B-MPB ______
Do not attempt to install this kit on an N9010B. Although much of the hardware is identical, the
licenses included in this kit will only work on an N9020B.

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Installation Procedure
Refer to the following conditions:
—If the analyzer is already equipped with N9020B-B40, N9020B-DP2 and N9020B-MPB, DO
NOT PROCEED with the installation of this upgrade kit. If all three of these options are
already installed, this kit is not needed. Other, less expensive upgrade kits should be used.
—If the analyzer has N9020B-BBA, DO NOT PROCEED with the installation of this kit. N9020B
analyzers with Option BBA do not have sufficient room to install the two additional boards
required for analysis bandwidths of 85 MHz and wider.
—If the analyzer’s frequency range option is 503, 508, 513, or 526, DO NOT PROCEED with the
installation of this kit. This kit is only for analyzers with frequency range options 532, 544,
or 550. Other kits are available to upgrade analyzers with the lower frequency range
options.
5. On the analyzer, press System, Show Hardware. Note the Part #, Matl Rev, Rev, OF Rev, and
Hw Id of the Front End Controller and Digital IF in the table below.
6. Refer to step 4 and step 5:
—If the analyzer has N9020B-CR3 and/or N9020B-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.
—If the analyzer has N9020B-DP2, and/or N9020B-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 either 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, It is only necessary to install the Wideband
Analog IF and Wideband Digital IF boards and associated cables, redeem the required
license entitlements, and perform the necessary adjustments and performance
verification tests.
—If either of the listed options is present and the Digital IF has Hw Id of 34, but the Front
End Controller does not have a Hw Id of 75 or 170, it will be necessary to perform the
Replace Front End Controller procedure, install the Wideband Analog IF and Wideband
Digital IF and associated cables, redeem the required license entitlements, and perform
the necessary adjustments and performance verification tests.
Assembly Name Part # Matl Rev Rev OF Rev Hw Id
Front End Controller
Digital IF

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Installation 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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Installation Procedure
Licensing the New Options
License Installation Procedure over USB
1. This upgrade kit includes an Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178).
2. Redeem the N9020BU-BUD, N9020BU-BUE, or N9020BU-BUL (as appropriate) product listed
on the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) by following the instructions on
each Certificate.
3. After redeeming the upgrade products from the Certificate, you will receive two emails, each
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(s) 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:
N9020BU-CR3, 2nd IF Output
N9020BU-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(s) 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 Analyzer dialog box will appear; tap OK 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:
—N9020B-BUD, Analysis bandwidth, 85 MHz (if N9020BU-BUD is being installed)
—N9020B-BUE, Analysis bandwidth, 125 MHz (if N9020BU-BUE is being installed)
—N9020B-BUL, Analysis bandwidth, 140 MHz (if N9020BU-BUL is being installed)
—N9020B-B1Y, Analysis bandwidth extension, 160 MHz (if N9020BU-BUL is being installed)
—N9020B-B40, Analysis bandwidth, 40 MHz
—N9020B-DP2, Digital processor and 2 GB Deep Capture Memory
—N9020B-DP4, Digital processor and 4 GB Deep Capture Memory
—N9020B-FS1, Fast Sweep Capability
—N9020B-FS2, Enhanced Fast Sweep
—N9020B-MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass
—N9020B-RTL, Real Time Link

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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 screws (2) 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.
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.