Keysight Technologies N9030B Installation and operation manual

Option C35, 3.5 mm Input Connector
Retrofit Kit
Keysight Technologies
N9030B PXA Spectrum Analyzer
Installation Note

Notices
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Manual Part Number
N9030-90078
Edition
Edition 1, February 2016
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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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 Keysight N9030B Option 526 (26.5 GHz spectrum analyzer).
Products Affected: N9030B - Option 526
Serial Numbers: US00000000/US99999999
MY00000000/MY99999999
SG00000000/SG99999999
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment and Verification Time:
1 Hour
3 Hours
The latest revision of the X-Series Signal Analyzers software may be downloaded from
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software.
This option is licensed for one instrument model/serial number combination. The license key will
only install on the designated instrument.
The instrument must be performance tested to assure it meets specifications following the
hardware installation. It is possible 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.

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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
— N9030B PXA Service Guide can be found online at the following URL:
www.keysight.com/find/N9030B_service_guide
— Personal computer with internet access and USB port
— USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
If adjustments and performance testing is required:
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A
— Test equipment and computer supported by the X-Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software.
Quantity Description Keysight 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
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.
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
Remove the Instrument Outer Case, Front Panel Assembly, and Right Side
Chassis (RF Bracket)
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 the location where the Type N
connector had been.
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.
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.

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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 Keysight License Manager will display a “Successful
License Installation” message similar to the one 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 N9030B-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.keysight.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 Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office. To find your
local Keysight office access the following URL, or if in the United States, call the following
telephone number:
http://www.keysight.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

This information is subject to change
without notice.
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Edition 1, February 2016
N9030-90078
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