Keysight Technologies N9030B Installation and operation manual

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Keysight Technologies
N9030B PXA Signal Analyzer
Option RTS, Streaming
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
N9030-90087
Supersedes: None
Edition
Edition 1, June 2016
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option RTS, Streaming
Introduction
This installation note explains how to install Real Time Streaming (Option RTS) hardware and
license onto the N9030B signal analyzer. This kit is not to be used on the N9030A.
Hard ware Requirements
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 UXA N9030B
Serial Numbers: All
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
( ) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
2.0 Hours
0.0 Hours
1.5 Hours
These options must be previously installed: • Option B1X, B85, B2X or B5X
• Option RT1 or RT2, Real Time Analysis
• Option MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass
This upgrade requires instrument software version A.17.71 or later
To verify the current version, press System, Show, System and look for the "Instrument
S/W Revision".
The latest revision of the X-Series software may be downloaded from:
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software.
Also look at the Options section of the screen and assure these options are present:
B85 or B1X or B2X or B5X
RT1 or RT2
MPB

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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
— 9/16-inch open-end wrench
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.16.00 or later)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software
— N9030B Signal Analyzer Service Guide.
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 Installation Note This note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 WB DIF Extension Board assembly (streaming board) N9020-60272
1 Bracket, WB DIF Extension N9020-00067
9 Screw, M3 x 0.5 8 mm long 0515-0372
2 Flex Cable Assembly N9020-60278
1 Gasket, EMI N9020-20178

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Initial Instrument Functionality Check
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.
There should be no alignment failures. If there are failures, investigate and fix the problem before
continuing.
Instrument Software Installation
Upgrade the software to the latest revision. Software installation assures that any software related
changes to the instrument files will be performed by the software installation.
To verify the current version, 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.keysight.com/find/xseries_software

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Hardware Installation
1. Power down the instrument, wait until the standby light comes on, and remove the power
cord.
2. Remove the instrument side strap handles, feet, outer case, top brace, and right side chassis
(RF side bracket). Save all screws for reuse.
3. This procedure assumes the Wideband Digital IF and Wideband Analog IF assemblies (Option
B1X or B85 or B2X or B5X) are already installed.
Install the flex cable into the Wideband Digital IF connector on instruments
with one Wideband Digital IF (Option B2X, B1X, B85)
1. Refer to Figure 1. Remove the two screws holding both top attenuator brackets to the chassis.
This is to allow room for the flex cable to be routed in back of the attenuators.
2. Locate one of the Flex Cables in the kit. Notice one end of the flex cable has a connector that
has NO locator pins, and the other end of the flex cable has two locator pins.
3. Starting at the attenuator near the back of the instrument, push the end of the flex cable that
does not have the locator pins behind both attenuators and through the opening in the
instrument frame where the Wideband Digital IF is located in motherboard slot 5.
4. Locate the connector on the right side of the Wideband Digital IF, and carefully align the flex
cable over the two alignment pins on the PC board connector. Press the cable into the
Wideband Digital connector.
5. Re-install the two attenuator bracket screws
Install the flex cables into the Wideband Digital IF connector on instruments
with two Wideband Digital IF assemblies (Option B5X)
1. Refer to Figure 1. Remove the two screws holding both top attenuator brackets to the chassis.
This is to allow room for the flex cable to be routed in back of the attenuators.
2. Locate both Flex Cables in the kit. Notice one end of the flex cable has a connector that has
NO locator pins, and the other end of the flex cable has two locator pins.
3. Starting at the attenuator near the back of the instrument, push the end of the flex cable that
does not have the locator pins behind both attenuators and through the opening in the
instrument frame where the Wideband Digital IF is located in motherboard slot 5.
4. Locate the connector on the right side of the Wideband Digital IF, and carefully align the flex
cable over the two alignment pins on the PC board connector. Press the cable into the
Wideband Digital connector.

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5. Again, starting at the attenuator near the back of the instrument, push the end of the second
flex cable that does not have the locator pins behind both attenuators. This cable will route
next to the attenuators and on the outside of the flex cable previously installed. The cable will
route between the frame and the small ribbon cable, and through the opening in the
instrument frame where the second Wideband Digital IF is located in motherboard slot 7.
6. Locate the connector on the right side of the Wideband Digital IF, and carefully align the flex
cable over the two alignment pins on the PC board connector. Press the cable into the
Wideband Digital connector.
Figure 1 Attenuator Bracket Screws

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Install the WBDIF Extension board and Bracket
1. Locate the WBDIF Extension board and the bracket in the kit. Attach the WBDIF Extension
board to the bracket with four screws from the kit. See Figure 2. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.
2. Locate the gasket in the kit. Notice the gasket has a small square hole and needs to be aligned
with the square hole on the WBDIF Extension Board casting. There is an LED in the casting, and
the small square hole allows the LED to be visible from the rear panel.
The gasket is fragile. Carefully peel off the backing from the gasket and apply the sticky side of
the gasket over the two WBDIF Extension board connectors. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 WBDIF Extension Board and Bracket

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3. On the rear panel, remove the label covering the two connector slots.
4. Position the WBDIF Extension board near the right side rear of the instrument. See Figure 3.
Locate the flex cable that is attached to the Wideband Digital IF board in slot 5. Insert this flex
cable into the WBDIF Extension board J1 connector. J1 is near the center of the WBDIF
Extension board.
Figure 3 Install Bracket into Chassis
5. For instruments that have two Wideband Digital IF assemblies, locate the flex cable that is
attached to the Wideband Digital IF in slot 7. Insert the flex cable into the WBDIF Extension
board connector J2. J2 is near the edge of the WBDIF Extension board.
6. Locate 2 screws from the kit. Attach the board and bracket to the instrument frame as shown
in Figure 3. The gray flexible cables are routed along the instrument chassis.
Be sure no gray cables are pinched.
Assure the board connectors go through the opening in the rear frame and the gasket seats.
Torque to 9 inch-pounds.
7. Locate two screws from the kit and install them above and below the rear panel I and Q
connectors. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.

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Complete Hardware Installation
1. Replace the RF side cover. Install one of the screws from the kit through the side cover and
into the WBDIF Extension board bracket.
2. Replace the top brace. When installing the top brace assure cables do not get smashed under
the top brace. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.
3. Plug in the instrument and allow to boot up. The power on check will assure the instrument
can find the WBDIF Extension assembly. Press System, Show, Hard ware and assure the
Wideband Extension is contained in the list of assemblies.
4. Power down the instrument. Once the instrument is completely shut down, remove the power
cord.
5. Replace the instrument cover, feet, and side handles.

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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 4. This menu may be
configured according to your preferences.
Figure 4 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu
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 5.
Figure 5 Successful License Installation

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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-RTS.
4. Press System, Show Hard ware. Verify there is an entry for the WB DIF Extension assembly.
5. Press MODE/MEAS, choose Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. Press OK.
6. Press Input/Output, Output, Wideband Digital BUS ON. Look at the rear panel streaming
connectors, and assure the green Streaming LED is on.
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
None
Verification Test Name
Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty
IF Frequency Response UWBIF

This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2016
Edition 1, June 2016
N9030-90087
www.keysight.com