Keysight Technologies N9030A Installation and operation manual

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Keysight N9030A Signal Analyzer
Option C35
3.5 mm Input Connector Retrofit Kit
Installation Note
Part Number N9030-90047
Printed in USA August 2014

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Installation Note N9030-90047 3
Option C35, 3.5 mm Input Connector Retrofit Kit
Option C35, 3.5 mm Input Connector Retrofit Kit
Introduction
The Option C35 retrofit kit provides all the parts and instructions necessary to install the 3.5 mm input
connector into the Agilent N9030A Option 526 (26.5 GHz spectrum analyzer).
NOTE
1. The signal analyzer being upgraded with this option must have software version A.07.04 or newer.
To verify that the current version meets this requirement, press System, Show, System and look for
the “Instrument S/W Revision”.
The latest revision of the X-Series Signal Analyzers software may be downloaded from
http://www.agilent.com/find/xseries_software.
If a software update is required, you MUST follow the procedure in this document for redeeming and
installing of the option upgrade license key BEFORE attempting the software update.
2. This option is licensed for one instrument model/serial number combination. The license key will
only install on the designated instrument.
NOTE The instrument must be performance tested to assure it meets specifications
following the hardware installation. It ispossible that installing the input connector
and different input cable might cause frequency response to be out of
specifications. The X-Series Performance Verification and Adjustment Software
must be used. All adjustments are automated.
Products Affected: N9030A - Option 526
Serial Numbers: US00000000/US99999999
MY00000000/MY99999999
SG00000000/SG99999999
To Be Performed By: (X) Agilent Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment and Verification Time: 1 Hour 3 Hours

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Option C35, 3.5 mm Input Connector Retrofit Kit
Contents
Tools Required
❏T-20 Torx driver
❏T-10 Torx driver
❏5/16-inch open end wrench
❏Instrument Service Guide
PXA: Purchase as N9030AK-OBW or N9030-90030
❏Personal computer with internet access and USB port
❏USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
If adjustments and performance testing is required:
• Agilent Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A
• Test equipment and computer supported by the X-Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software.
WARNING Before you disassemble the instrument, turn the power switch to Standby and
unplug the instrument. Failure to unplug the instrument can result in
personal injury.
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.
Quantity Description Agilent Part Number
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate ---
1 Installation Note this note
2 Screws, M3x0.5 8mm-LG (Crest Washer-Pan Head-TORX) 0515-0372
1 3.5 mm Input Connector Assembly
The input connector assembly is made up of:
Input connector, 3.5 mm
Bracket, Input Connector
Nut, connector mounting
N9020-60196
1 Cable, RF semi-rigid, RF Input to Attenuator N9020-20139
1 EMI O-Ring 8160-1637

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Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
Remove the Instrument Outer Case, Front Panel Assembly, and Right Side
Chassis (RF Bracket)
CAUTION 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.
See the Instrument Outer Case, Front Frame Assembly and RF Area (RF Bracket) removal procedures
in the Service Guide's “Assembly Replacement Procedures” chapter.
Remove the Type-N Input Connector Assembly and Cable
See the Input connector assembly removal procedure in the Service Guide's “Assembly Replacement
Procedures” chapter.
Remove the other end of semi-rigid cable W2 from the attenuator and carefully remove the cable from
the instrument.
Install the 3.5 mm Input Connector and Cable
1. Locate the semi-rigid cable in the retrofit kit.
2. Position the semi-rigid cable between the input attenuator and front frame.
3. Connect the semi-rigid cable to the attenuator, but only tighten the connection hand tight.
4. Locate the 3.5 mm input connector assembly in the kit.
5. Install the input connector assembly onto the chassis with the two M3 x 0.5 screws from the retrofit
kit, but leave the mounting screws loose to allow the connector assembly to move when connecting
the cable.
6. Connect the semi-rigid cable to the connector assembly, but only tighten the connection hand tight.
7. Torque the two screws securing the connector assembly to the chassis to 9 inch-lbs.
8. Torque both ends of the semi-rigid cable to 10 inch-lbs.
9. Locate the O-ring in the kit and slide the O-ring over the input connector so it seats at the base of
the connector.
Re-Install the Right Side Chassis, Front Frame Assembly, and Instrument Outer
Case
See the Instrument Outer Case, Front Frame Assembly and RF Area procedures in the Service Guide's
“Assembly Replacement Procedures” chapter if needed.

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Installation Procedure over USB
Installation Procedure over USB
1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate 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 the signal analyzer 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 over USB
7. 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 2.
Figure 2 Successful License Installation
Alternate Installation Procedure
The License File can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the
following folder on the signal analyzer
C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing
Verify the Installation
1. Press System, Show, System to display a list of installed options.
2. Verify that Option C35 appears on the list.

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Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests
Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests
Calibration Software and specified test equipment is required to perform the adjustments and the
performance verification testing. Information on how to obtain this software can be found at
http://www.agilent.com/find/calibrationsoftware
Adjustments Required
Performance Testing Required
The following performance verification tests are the minimum set required to ensure that this newly
installed option is functioning properly. Performing only these tests does not guarantee the instrument
meets all specifications.
A full calibration is required to assure the instrument meets all specifications
The end user must ultimately determine whether they want a full calibration to be performed after the
installation of this upgrade 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.
For assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office. To find your local
Agilent office access the following URL, or if in the United States, call the following telephone
number:
http://www.agilent.com/find/assist
1-800-829-4444 (8 am - 8 pm ET, Monday - Friday)
Adjustments
None anticipated, but dependent on possible performance test results.
Performance Verification Tests
Frequency Response (all available tests)
Residual Responses