Keysight Technologies N9030B Installation and operation manual

Keysight Technologies
N9030B PXA Signal Analyzer
Option B2X, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade.
Includes Option EPO upgrade also.
or
Option BU8, 85 MHz or 160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth to 255 MHz
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade. Includes Option EPO upgrade also.
Installation Note

Notices
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Manual Part Number
N9030-90090
Supersedes None
Edition
Edition 2, April 2017
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Installation Note N9030-90090 3
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Introduction
This installation note explains how to install Option B2X, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth, into a PXA
that does not have Option EP0 (Enhanced Performance DDS LO) previously installed.
Option B2X requires Option EP0, and that is why this kit contains hardware for both B2X and EP0.
Installing Option EP0 consists of replacing the standard Option EP1 (Enhanced Phase Noise
Performance) hardware with the DDS LO hardware and replacing the EP1 license with the EP0
license.
Instruments that currently have Option B85, 85 MHz Analysis BW or Option B1X, 160 MHz Analysis
BW can be upgraded to Option B2X, 255 MHz Analysis BW using this retrofit kit (N9030B-BU8).
Option B85 and B1X share common wide bandwidth hardware. The Option B85/B1X hardware is
replaced by the Option B2X wide bandwidth hardware. The license for B85 or B1X and EP1 are
removed and replaced with the license for B2X and EP0.
In addition, the existing Front End Assembly is replaced with a Front End Assembly capable of
255 MHz bandwidth, and the power supply is replaced.
The option is licensed for one instrument model number/serial number combination. The license
file that is downloaded from the web will only install on the designated instrument.
Products Affected N9030B, PXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers:
Options Required
All
N9030B-MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass
N9030B-526, or 513, or 508 frequency range
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
( ) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
N9030BU-BUQ is the retrofit kit to upgrade to the 255 MHz Analysis BW when the instrument
already has Option EP0 installed.

4Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Contents
Tools Required
— Personal computer with internet access and USB port
— USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— 5/16-inch torque wrench, 10 inch-pounds
— 1/4-inch open-end wrench (for External Mixing cable)
— 9/16-inch nut driver (for rear panel Ext Ref connector)
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.18.02 or later required)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software
— PXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide, N9030-90071. Available online.
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 Installation Note This note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Wideband Analog IF assembly N9030-60038
1 Wideband Digital IF assembly N9020-60311
1 Flex Circuit, WB DIF to WB AIF N9030-60033
1 Spring Clip (for flex cable) N9030-00002
1 Cable Kit, B2X N9030-60037
1 Front End assembly, 26.5 GHz, 255 MHz BW N9020-60129
1 Cable Kit, EP0 N9030-60039
1 Front End Control Assembly N9020-60295
1 Synthesizer Assembly N9020-60227
1 Reference Assembly N9020-60187
1 Power Supply 0950-5748
1 7.2 GHz Tubular Bandpass Filter 9135-6218
3 Screw, Pan Head, M3x0.5 8 mm long 0515-0372
5 Screw, Flat Head, M3x0.5 5.8 mm long 0515-1035
6 Screw, Flat Head, M3x0.5 6 mm long 0515-1946

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Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Initial Instrument Functionality Check
1. Power on the instrument and allow the instrument to boot up, run the alignments and display
the measurement screen. The instrument will probably display a spectrum analyzer screen and
you will see the instrument sweeping.
2. There should be no alignment failures. If there are failures, investigate and fix the problem
before continuing.
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. Put a check
mark after each option listed below that appears in the show System menu.
N9030B-526, or 513, or 508 _______________
N9030B-MPB _______________
N9030B-B85 or B1X _______________
4. Refer to the data in step 2 above. Verify that the Product Number in step 2 is appropriate for
the upgrade being installed:
If the Product Number in step 2 is not appropriate for the Option B2X/BU8 upgrade, do not
proceed with the installation.
5. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the Instrument software is earlier than A.18.24, you must
upgrade to version A.18.24 or later. Keysight recommends that you update to the latest
instrument software version to ensure that you have the latest defect fixes. To check the latest
instrument software version, visit the following website:
http://www.keysight.com/find/N9030B_software
6. Refer to the data in step 3 above.
Verify that N9030B-526, or 513, or 508 is checked (currently installed). This retrofit kit is for
instruments with frequency range ≤26.5 GHz. It will not work on 3.6 GHz, or 44 GHz or 50 GHz
instruments.
Kit to be Installed Product Number (Step 2)
N9030BU-B2X or BU8 N9030B

6Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Verify that N9030B-MPB is checked (currently installed).
If N9030B-MPB is not installed, do not proceed with the installation of this kit. Option MPB,
Microwave Preselector Bypass is required to obtain the wide 255 MHz analysis bandwidth for
input frequencies above 3.6 GHz.
For information on how to order the Microwave Preselector Bypass, refer to the PXA upgrade
page at:
http://www.keysight.com\find\pxa_upgrades
If N9030B-B85 or B1X is installed, this hardware will be removed.
Removal of existing Reference Assembly (Option EP1), and installation of Reference
Assembly (Option EP0)
1. Power down the instrument, wait till the standby light comes on, and remove the power cord.
2. Remove the instrument side strap handles, feet, outer case, top brace and power supply
bracket. See the PXA Service Guide Assembly Replacement Procedure section for the Top
Brace and Power Supply Bracket removal. Save all screws for reuse.
3. Refer to Figure 1. Locate the A16 Reference Assembly (1).
Figure 1 Existing EP1 Reference Assembly
4. Remove semi-rigid cables W3, W18 and W31 from the Reference assembly using a 5/16"
wrench.
5. Disconnect the other end of cable W31 from the Synthesizer Assembly and discard this cable.
6. Remove the flat head screw on the left side (2) attaching the Reference assembly to the
chassis.
7. Remove the pan head screw on the right side (2) attaching the wire hold down to the chassis.
This will free the coax cables that attach to the Reference assembly.

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Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
8. Remove all coax cables from the Reference assembly. W32 (color 706) will not be reused. W34
(color 718) will only be present if Option B1X or B85 is installed, and W34 cable will be
discarded. W35 (color 707) will only be present if Option BBA is installed.
9. Remove the Reference assembly from the chassis using the ejectors to pull the assembly up
out of the chassis.
10.Locate the N9020-60187 Reference assembly in the kit, and install this assembly into the
instrument in the same location the original assembly was removed from.
11.Refer to Figure 2 showing the Reference assembly for Option EP0 installed in the instrument.
Replace semi-rigid cables W3 and W18. Torque cables to 10 inch-pounds using 5/16" torque
wrench.
Figure 2 Replacement EP0 Reference Assembly
12.Re-install coax cables W33 (color 705), W36 (color 711), W37 (color 704) and W39 (color 716).
13.Locate one flat head screw, 0515-1035 in the kit and attach board hold down bracket to
chassis on left hand side. Assure flex coax cables are routed neatly along frame and reinstall
the wire cable hold down using ONE screw (0515-0372) in the hole closest to the front panel.
Do not install the other screw that attaches the Reference board and wire hold down to the
chassis, because additional wire routing is required when the Wideband Analog IF is installed.

8Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Removal of existing Synthesizer Assembly (Option EP1), and installation of Synthesizer
Assembly (Option EP0)
1. Refer to Figure 3. Locate the Synthesizer Assembly (1).
Figure 3 Existing EP1 Synthesizer Assembly
2. Remove the semi-rigid cable W21 from the Synthesizer assembly and A13 Front End assembly
using a 5/16" wrench. Discard this cable.
3. Remove W32 coax cable and discard. Remove W23 Ribbon cable connection.
4. Remove the two screws (3) holding the Synthesizer assembly to the chassis. Discard screws
5. Use the ejectors on the Synthesizer assembly to unplug from the motherboard and lift out of
the chassis.

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Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
6. Locate the replacement Synthesizer assembly, N9020-60227, in the kit. Install this assembly
into the instrument in the same mother board connectors the original assembly was removed
from. Refer to Figure 4 showing the Synthesizer assembly for Option EP0 installed in the
instrument.
Figure 4 Replacement Option EP0 Synthesizer Assembly
7. Locate two flathead screws (0515-1035) in the kit and attach the Synthesizer assembly to the
chassis.
8. Re -connect W23 Ribbon cable.
9. Locate the short semi-rigid cable W81, N9020-20226 in the EP0 cable kit. Connect male end
of this cable to the Synthesizer assembly as shown in Figure 4. Do not torque this cable.
10.Locate the 7.2 GHz Tubular Bandpass Filter in the kit and attach to the end of the W81 cable
installed in step 9. Do not torque this cable.
11.Locate the semi-rigid cable W82, N9020-20303 in the EP0 cable kit and install this cable
between the 7.2 GHz tubular filter and the Reference Assembly W82 connector shown in
Figure 2.
12.Torque all semi-rigid cable connections to 10 inch-pounds.
13.Remove the Front frame assembly and the right side RF Bracket from the instrument. See the
Front Frame Assembly Removal and RF Bracket Removal procedure in the Service Guide. This
will provide access to the YTO assembly.
14.Locate the YTO assembly on the right side of the instrument and remove the W20 semi-rigid
cable from A20 YTO output connector. Remove the other end of W20 at A13J4. Discard this
cable.
15.Locate semi-rigid cable W83, N9020-20302 in the EP0 cable kit. Connect this cable from the
Synthesizer connector to the A20 YTO output connector. Torque to 10 inch-pounds.

10 Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Removal of Option B85 or B1X hardware, if present
1. Refer to page 5, step 3 of this installation note and determine if Option B85 or B1X is present.
You can also look at Figure 5 below and verify the B85/B1X hardware is present. If Option B85
or B1X hardware is present, follow the procedure below. If B85/B1X hardware is not present
go to the “Installation of Option B2X Wide Bandwid th hardware” on page 10.
Figure 5 Option B1X Cables
2. Refer to Figure 5. Remove Flex Circuit W44 and coax cables W46, W45, W34, W40 and W41.
Discard W44, W34 and W46 now. W45, W40 and W41 will be discarded later.
3. Inspect the right side of the Wideband Digital IF assembly (1), and look for a flex circuit cable
attached to the board. Instruments with Option RTS will have this flex circuit cable. Disconnect
this flex circuit cable from the board.
4. Remove the Wideband Analog IF (2) and Wideband Digital IF (1) assemblies by pulling up on
the extractors to remove from the chassis. Discard these assemblies. Since the replacement
Wideband Digital IF assembly looks exactly like the Digital IF assembly just removed, it is
recommended that you place the Digital IF just removed in a location away from your work
area, or somehow identify the assembly as the one you need to discard.
Installation of Option B2X Wide Bandwidth hardware
1. Locate the replacement Wideband Analog IF, Wideband Digital IF, and the Flex Circuit in the
kit. Connect the Flex Circuit to the header on left side of the Wideband Analog IF assembly,
with the cable pointing down.
2. Refer to Figure 6. Install the Wideband Analog IF (2) into motherboard slot 3. Be sure to avoid
damaging the Flex Circuit cable and the coax cables that run over the right hand chassis rail.
3. The Flex Circuit cable will attach to the upper left side of the Wideband Digital IF. Assure the
loose end of Flex Circuit cable is above the chassis rail.

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Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
4. Install the Wideband Digital IF (3) into slot 5. and connect the Flex Circuit cable to the Digital
IF header. Locate the metal Spring Clip in the kit, and carefully install it over the Wideband
Digital IF Flex Circuit as shown in Figure 6. If the instrument has Option RTS, re-attach the flex
cable on the right-hand side of the board.
5. Locate two flathead screws (0515-1035) in the kit and attach the Wideband Analog IF to the
chassis.
Figure 6 Wideband Analog IF and Wideband Digital IF installed in card cage
6. Locate the B2X cable kit. Locate the coax cable with color code bands 726 on one end and
color code 1 on the other end (W68). Install the cable as shown in Figure 6. Color code 1 end is
connected to A21 WB AIF at J1.
7. Locate the coax cable with color bands 718 and 4 (W69), and install the cable as shown in
Figure 6. Color code 4 end is connected to WB AIF at J4.
8. Remove the instrument rear panel. See the PXA Service Guide Assembly Replacement
Procedures

12 Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
9. Refer to Figure 7 showing the A3 Digital IF assembly. Remove the coax cables from J15 and
J17. These cables will be discarded after you separate them from the rest of the cables. You
will need to cut some cable ties to free these two cables.
Figure 7 A3 Digital IF Assembly and Cable Connections
10.Locate the coax cable with color code 2 and color code 17 in the B2X Cable kit. Insert the color
2 end to the Wideband Analog IF assembly at J2. This is cable W72. See Figure 6.
11.Route the other end of this cable down the right side of the instrument to the A3 Digital IF
board, and insert the cable into J17 of the Digital IF board. See Figure 7.
12.Locate the coax cable with color code 18 and color code 15 in the B2X Cable kit. Insert the
color 18 end to the Wideband Analog IF assembly at J18. This is cable W71. See Figure 6.
13.Route the other end of this cable down the right side of the instrument to the A3 Digital IF
board, and insert the cable into J15 of the Digital IF board. See Figure 7.
14.Replace any cable ties removed to bundle the coax cables going to the A3 Digital IF.

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Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Replace the Power Supply Assembly
1. See the PXA Service Guide Power supply removal procedure.
2. Locate the replacement power supply in the kit. Install this power supply into the instrument.
3. Re install the rear panel.
4. Re install the power supply bracket.
Replace the A13 Front End Assembly
1. See the PXA Service Guide RF Front End Assembly removal procedure. Once the Front End
Assembly is removed place it in a location it will not be confused with the replacement Front
End form the retrofit kit, since the assemblies look similar.
2. Locate the replacement Front End Assembly in the kit. This Front End Assembly has wider
bandwidth than the one removed.
3. Install the replacement Front End Assembly. Do not connect cables to the A15 Front End
Control assembly.
4. Locate semi-rigid cable W73, N9020-20301 in the EP0 cable kit. Connect this cable from Front
End J4 to A14 Synthesizer, left connector.
5. Locate semi-rigid cable W74, N9020-20305 in the cable kit. Connect this cable from Front End
J9 to the lower coax switch (Option MPB) port C. You will need to remove the cable already
attached to port C.
6. Locate semi-rigid cable W75, N9020-20304 in the cable kit. Connect this cable to Front End
J8. This is a replacement for the Option EXM cable removed earlier.
7. Assure 50 ohm load is attached to Front End J5.
The A15, Front End Control assembly will be replaced later. Therefore you do not need to
reconnect ribbon cables that attach to the A15 Front End Control assembly.

14 Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Replace the A15 Front End Control Assembly
1. See the PXA Service Guide Front End Assembly removal procedure. Once the Front End
Control Assembly is removed place it in a location it will not be confused with the replacement
Front End Control form the retrofit kit, since the assemblies look similar.
2. Locate the coax cable with color code 901 that was removed from J901on the left side of the
board assembly. Discard this cable.
3. Locate the replacement Front End Control Assembly in the kit. Install this assembly into the
instrument. Reconnect all cables.
4. Locate the coax cable with color code 901 and color code 17 in the B2X Cable kit. This is cable
W70. Insert the color 17 end to the Wideband Analog IF assembly at J17. Route the cable
forward behind the attenuator and switch brackets. Route the cable in front of the Front End
Assembly, and attach the cable to the A15 Front End Control board at J901. See Figure 6 that
shows the color code 17 end connected to WB AIF J17.
5. Route Front End and Front End Controller cables and re-attach cable ties and check cable
routing to assure cables will not be pinched when covers are installed.
6. Replace the pan head screw, 0515-0372, in the wire cable hold down to the right of the WB
AIF and Reference assemblies.
7. Replace the right side RF Bracket.
8. Replace the Front Frame Assembly. Be sure to reconnect the semi-rigid cable to the front
panel Ext Mixer connector (if Option EXM installed).
9. Plug in the power cord and power on the instrument. Assure the instrument boots up. Some
auto alignment failures may occur because the instrument may contain early software, and the
adjustments have not been performed.
10.Turn on the 50 MHz calibrator and tune the instrument to 50 MHz. Verify the 50 MHz signal is
present.

Installation Note N9030-90090 15
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Instrument Software Installation
Upgrade the software to the latest revision. Even if the software is at the latest revision, reinstall the
software because the software installation re-programs the FPGAs in the instrument.
The latest revision of the X-Series software can be downloaded from:
http://www.keysight.com/find/N9030B_software
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 the signal analyzer USB port. Windows will detect the new
hardware and may display the configuration menu shown in Figure 8. This menu may be
configured according to your preferences.
Figure 8 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu

16 Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
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 9.
Figure 9 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 License Installation and Hardware
1. Cycle power on the signal analyzer and wait until the analyzer boots to the measurement
application screen.
2. Press System, Show System to display a list of installed options.
3. Verify that the installed options list contains the newly installed N9030B-EP0 and
N9030B-B2X.

Installation Note N9030-90090 17
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Contact the division for removal of Option EP1; and if BU8 was ordered, removal of Option
B85/B1X/B1Y
1. Connect the instrument to the Keysight LAN. The division will need to log into the instrument
and remove the license for Option EP1, and also B85 or B1X/B1Y if the N9030BU-BU8 kit was
ordered.
2. E-mail the division at Support,CMS (K-Somoma.oxgen1).
Message subject: Bandwidth Upgrade.
In this E-mail provide:
Instrument Model number
Order number from the License Entitlement Certificate
The LAN address of the instrument
3. The division will e-mail you when the license(s) removal process is complete.

18 Installation Note N9030-90090
Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Complete the Hardware Installation
1. Replace the top brace, instrument cover and bottom and rear feet.
2. Power up the instrument.
Verify Option B2X Functionality
1. Press MODE/MEAS, and select I/Q Analyzer (Basic). Assure Complex Spectrum is highlighted.
Tap OK. Tap Frequency to view the pull down menu and select Meas Setup. Tap IF Path, then IF
Path again and verify 255 MHz appears. Select this 255 MHz path.
2. Turn on the 50 MHz calibrator signal (Input/Output, RF Calibrator, select 50 MHz), and set the
span to 255 MHz. (press Frequency, select Span, 255 MHz). Tune the analyzer center
frequency to 50 MHz. The 50 MHz signal (and LO feed through and -50 MHz) should appear on
screen.

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Option B2X, or Option BU8, 255 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
Utilities, Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests
Utilities Required
None
Adjustments Required
Performance Testing Required
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)
Adjustment Name
Perform all adjustments
Remember to perform YTF Alignment. Press System, Alignments,
Ad vanced, Characterize Preselector.
Perform Characterize Noise Floor. Press System, Alignments,
Ad vanced, Characterize Noise Floor.
Verification Test Name
Perform all tests

This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2017
Edition 2, April 2017
N9030-90090
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