Keysight Technologies N9030A Installation and operation manual

Option MTU, MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit
Option MTP, MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit
with PC6 CPU
Keysight Technologies
N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
N9030-90098
Edition
Edition 1, July 2016
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Introduction
This installation note explains how to install the hardware and licenses to add the MultiTouch user
interface to N9030A PXA signal analyzers.
This installation note supports two kits:
N9030AK-MTU - MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade
N9030AK-MTP - MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade with PC6 CPU
The N9030AK-MTU should only be installed on N9030As that already have the PC6 CPU. This kit
includes a new SSD, to ensure that when a disk drive recovery is performed, the software version
recovered will be new enough to recognize the MultiTouch front panel assembly.
The N9030AK-MTP should be installed on N9030As that do not have a PC6 CPU. A PC6 CPU is
included in this kit, along with a new SSD.
Part of the upgrade process is the license transformation process, which creates new licenses to
replace those of the existing measurement applications. This is because older measurement
application licenses whose model numbers end in the letters "A" or "B" (for example, N9071A or
N9082B) will not work with the new MultiTouch user interface. The license transformation process
will replace "A" and "B" licenses with their equivalent "C" license. For example, N9071A-2FP will be
replaced with N9071C-2FP and N9082B-1FP will be replaced with N9082C-1FP.
Products Affected: N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers: All
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
1.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
4.0 Hours

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IMPORTANT Once this upgrade is performed, the analyzer will only recognize
measurement applications whose model number ends in a "C". For example,
the N9068C, Phase Noise measurement application or the N9071C
GSM/EDGE measurement application.
If the current version of instrument software does not support one of the
transformed licenses, the description as displayed in the Show System
screen will include the phrase "Dormant License UI Conversion". For example,
"N9064A Dormant License UI Conversion, VXA app".
The hardware included in the kit may come in several boxes inside the shipping container

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N9030AK-MTU, MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 Front Frame Assembly, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-60261
1 Trim Strip, Top, Benchtop, Light Color N9020-40017
1Trim Strip, top, Opt PRC, Light Colora
a. This trim strip is not used for the N9030A; Opt PRC is not supported on the N9030A
N9020-40019
1 Vibration Mount 0460-2725
2 Trim, Side, 177.0 H 5041-9172
1 Plug, Dome, 0.312 in. diameter, black 6960-0076
1 Core Bracket, Top N9020-00071
1 Core Bracket, Bottom N9020-00072
1 Knob, RPG, Large W1312-40017
1 Solid State Drive Replacement, WES7 -----------
3 Screws, M3 x 0.5 (8 mm long) pan head 0515-0372
9 Screws, M3 x 0.5 (8 mm long) flat head 0515-2032
1 Overlay, BBIQ Top, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-80192
1 Overlay, BBIQ Bottom, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-80193
1 Nameplate, 3.6 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80055
1 Nameplate, 8.4 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80056
1 Nameplate, 13.6 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80057
1 Nameplate, 26.5 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80058
1 Nameplate, 43 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80059
1 Nameplate, 44 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80060
1 Nameplate, 50 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80061
1 Overlay, Connector, Blank, quartz gray N9020-80140
1 Overlay, Keypad, quartz gray N9020-80165
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
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N9030AK-MTP, MultiTouch User Interface with PC6 CPU Upgrade Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 Front Frame Assembly, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-60261
1 Trim Strip, Top, Benchtop, Light Color N9020-40017
1Trim Strip, top, Opt PRC, Light Colora
a. This trim strip is not used for the N9030A; Opt PRC is not supported on the N9030A
N9020-40019
1 Vibration Mount 0460-2725
2 Trim, Side, 177.0 H 5041-9172
1 Plug, Dome, 0.312 in. diameter, black 6960-0076
1 Core Bracket, Top N9020-00071
1 Core Bracket, Bottom N9020-00072
1 Knob, RPG, Large W1312-40017
1 CPU Module 2.6 GHz Quad Core 16 GB RAM, no HDD W1312-60141
1 Tray Assembly, solid state drive, 160 GB W1312.60302
3 Screws, M3 x 0.5 (8 mm long) pan head 0515-0372
9 Screws, M3 x 0.5 (8 mm long) flat head 0515-2032
1 Overlay, BBIQ Top, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-80192
1 Overlay, BBIQ Bottom, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-80193
1 Nameplate, 3.6 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80055
1 Nameplate, 8.4 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80056
1 Nameplate, 13.6 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80057
1 Nameplate, 26.5 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80058
1 Nameplate, 43 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80059
1 Nameplate, 44 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80060
1 Nameplate, 50 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80061
1 Overlay, Connector, Blank, quartz gray N9020-80140
1 Overlay, Keypad, quartz gray N9020-80165
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
1 Installation Note This note

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Tools Required
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— 5/16-inch torque wrench
— Deep 5/16-inch socket wrench
— ¼-inch open-end wrench
— Scissors or knife
—Diagonalcutters
— Microsoft Windows based personal computer with internet access and USB port
— USB storage device with > 2 GB 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
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 one of the following options listed below in the Show System
screen. Put a check mark or “X” after the option listed below that appears in the Show System
screen.
N9030A-PC2_____
N9030A-PC4_____
N9030A-PC6_____
N9030A-EXM_____
N9030A-BBA_____
4. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the Product Number is not N9030A, do not proceed with
the installation of this kit. This kit is to be installed only on N9030A signal analyzers.
5. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If upgrade product N9030A-MTU is being installed and the
currently installed CPU is either N9030A-PC2 or N9030A-PC4, do not proceed with the
installation of this kit. This kit is to be installed only on N9030A signal analyzers with
N9030A-PC6 CPUs.
6. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If the upgrade product N9030A-MTP is being installed and
the currently installed CPU is N9030A-PC6, do not proceed with the installation of this kit. This
kit is to be installed only on N9030A signal analyzers with N9030A-PC2 or N9030A-PC4 CPUs.
7. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If either option N9030A-EXM or N9030A-BBA is installed,
there will be additional steps required to remove and replace the front panel assembly.

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License Key Backup
In order for the instrument being upgraded to keep the same option configuration that it had prior
to the upgrade, it is mandatory that the licenses be transferred from the original disk drive to the
new disk drive. In most cases, these licenses will be automatically copied from the Midplane board
assembly. However, there may be instances where the automatic copying process will not work.
Therefore, the license keys will also be backed up for later restoration on the new disk drive.
1. Connect a mouse and external keyboard to the analyzer using the rear panel USB ports.
2. Locate a USB storage device. Perform a virus scan on this device before use.
3. Create a folder on the USB storage device with the folder name "Licenses" followed by the
model number and serial number of the analyzer being upgraded. For example,
"Licenses_N9030A_MY49430501"
4. Insert the USB storage device into one of the analyzer's USB ports.
5. Using the mouse, navigate to the folder C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing.
6. Change the folder's properties so that hidden files can be viewed.
a. If the operating system is WinXP, click on Tools and select Folder Options. Select the View
tab. In the Advanced Settings window, under Hidden files and folders, select "Show hidden
files and folders".
b. If the operating system is Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7), click on Organize and
select Folder and search options. Select the View tab. In the Advanced Settings window,
under Hidden files and folders, select "Show hidden files and folders".
7. Copy the contents of the C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing folder to the Licenses… folder
created on the USB storage device.
a. To select all of the licenses in the folder, click on any of the licenses and then press Ctrl-A
on the external keyboard.
b. To copy the selected files, press Ctrl-C.
c. Navigate to the "Licenses_..." folder on the USB storage device for the instrument being
upgraded and press Ctrl-V to paste all the licenses into the folder.

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Backup Calibration Data
1. With the instrument turned on and the signal analyzer application running as normal, connect
a USB mouse to one of the instrument USB ports.
2. Locate a USB storage device and insert it into one of the available instrument USB ports.
(Perform a virus scan on this device before use)
3. On the front panel of the instrument, press System, Alignments, Backup or Restore Align
Data.... Click on OK. The signal analyzer application will close and the Alignment Data Wizard
will start. This might take a few minutes.
4. The Alignment Data Wizard window as shown in Figure 1 will appear.
Figure 1 Alignment Data Wizard
5. Follow the on-screen instruction to Backup the calibration data to the USB memory device.

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Replacing Solid State Drive (SSD) - N9030A-MTU Upgrade Only
The steps in this section apply only to N9030A-MTU upgrades, where the solid state drive is
replaced. If the N9030A-MTP upgrade is being performed, skip to" Replacing CPU Assembly -
N9030A-MTP Upgrade Only".
1. Turn off the instrument and remove the AC power cord.
2. Refer to Figure 2. Locate and remove the existing disk drive carrier assembly (2) from the
instrument by loosening the rear panel screw (1).
Figure 2 Replacing the Disk Drive Carrier Assembly

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3. Refer to Figure 3. Remove the 4 machine screws (1) from the disk drive carrier assembly that
secure the drive (2).
Figure 3 Disk Drive Screws
4. Remove the disk drive (2) from the carrier assembly.
5. Place the new disk drive included in the kit onto the carrier assembly and attach with the four
machine screws (1). Torque to 9 in-lbs.
6. Refer to Figure 2. Replace the disk drive carrier assembly (2) into the instrument and tighten
the screw to 9 in-lbs.

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Replacing CPU Assembly - N9030A-MTP Upgrade Only
The steps in this section apply only to N9030A-MTP upgrades, where the CPU is replaced. If the
N9030A-MTU upgrade is being performed, skip to "Replacing Solid State Drive (SSD) -
N9030A-MTU Upgrade Only".
1. Turn off the instrument and remove the AC power cord.
2. Refer to Figure 4. Remove the existing CPU assembly from the instrument by removing the 6
rear panel screws (1). The CPU assembly can be removed from the chassis by using the two
ejectors to pull it straight out the back.
Figure 4 CPU Assembly Removal
3. With the ejectors pulled out, slide the new CPU assembly into the slot at the rear of the
instrument and push on the assembly to mate the connectors. Gently secure the CPU
assembly to the instrument with the ejectors.
4. Replace the six screws (1) that attach the CPU assembly to the chassis. Torque to
9inch-pounds.

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Initializing the Instrument Operating System
1. Connect a power cord and turn on the analyzer.
2. Connect a mouse to one of the instrument USB ports.
3. The Keysight Technologies screen appears followed by a screen that automatically loads the
operating system.
4. The License Agreement dialog box as shown in Figure 5 appears, providing information
regarding the instrument software licensing.
During the initial power-on process, the instrument may turn itself off and restart a number of
times. This is normal and only happens during the initial installation process.
The instrument may require more than 5 minutes to power-on. This is affected by the operating
system initial start-up requirements.

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Figure 5 License Agreement Dialog Box
Select Agree to continue, or Do Not Agree to turn off the instrument before initializing the
software.
5. After the instrument restarts, a status window as shown in Figure 6 appears, providing
information regarding the instrument software licensing.
Figure 6 Application Launch Status Window
After launching the setup, do not turn off the instrument or remove power before the setup
routine completes and the system restarts. Turning off the instrument may corrupt the system
and the instrument software may need to be recovered.

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6. The anti-virus notification as shown in Figure 7 will then appear.
Figure 7 Anti-Virus Message
7. Select Continue.
8. Further status messages similar to Figure 8 will continue to appear while the instrument
application software continues to load:
Figure 8 Continued Application Launch Status Window
9. Once the instrument application software completes loading the instrument initialization will
be completed. Continue with the next section for putting the new disk drive or CPU into
service.
If you do not check the "Do not show this message again" check box, this message will be
displayed each time the instrument is turned on. No application will start while this message is
displayed. Before continuing, make sure that you carefully read the Anti-Virus message and
determine what action is appropriate.

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License Key Restore
1. Insert the USB storage device containing the backed-up license key.
2. Navigate to the "Licenses_.." folder on the USB storage device that is for the instrument being
upgraded.
3. Click on one of the licenses in the folder and press Ctrl-A to select all license key files.
4. Press Ctrl-C to copy all the selected license key files.
5. Navigate to the C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing folder.
6. Press Ctrl-V to copy all the license key files to the ~\licensing folder.
7. As each license is installed, you will see a message saying "Successful License Installation" in
the lower right corner of the instrument display.
8. If you see a "Feature Already Licensed" message for each of the licenses being restored in the
lower right corner of the instrument display, this most likely indicates that the licenses had
already been automatically copied from the Midplane board assembly and the License Key
Restore process was not required.

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Software Updates
The currently installed instrument software version can be easily determined by pressing the
following front panel keys:
System, Show, System
The software revision can be found on this screen as the:
Instrument S/W Revision
Updating the Instrument Software:
1. Compare the currently-installed software version with the original software version noted in
step 2 of the Analyzer Information procedure earlier in this note.
2. If the original software version noted in step 2 of the Analyzer Information procedure is newer
than the currently-installed software version, an instrument software update is required. The
latest revision of the X-Series signal analyzer software may be downloaded from:
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software

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FPGA Code Update
If the instrument software was updated in the previous section, it is not necessary to also do the
FPGA Code Update; this update is performed as part of the instrument software update.
If the instrument software was not updated, continue with the procedure below.
There is FPGA program code on many different assemblies inside of the instrument, and all of these
must be a compatible version with the instrument software revision. In order to ensure that this
requirement is met you need to either install the latest software version on all disk drives used with
the instrument or run an FGPA update program. If this program detects that there are assemblies
that need to be updated it will update them to the correct version.
Updating the Instrument FPGA Code
1. Connect a USB mouse and keyboard to available instrument USB ports.
2. Using the mouse, select Start, My Computer. Navigate to the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Agilent\SignalAnalysis\Physics
3. In this folder find and execute the file named:
FPGA_Prog.bat
4. The FPGA Programming Utility will start and a window as shown in Figure 9 will appear.
Figure 9 FPGA Programming Utility
Once you start the FPGA programming process you MUST NOT interrupt the process for any
reason. This would include turning the instrument off or unplugging the power cord to the
instrument. Doing so will result in an inoperative instrument, requiring the affected assembly to
be replaced.

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5. To program the FPGA code enter 1and press Enter. You will need to confirm this selection by
selecting 1and Enter one more time.
6. The programming of the FPGA code could take a few minutes to complete. Once it has finished
the instrument will reboot itself to use the new code.