Keysight Technologies E6640A EXM Installation and operation manual

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Keysight E6640A EXM Wireless Test Set
Add Option E6640AU-TRX (add M9430A module)
Add Option E6640AU-TR4 (add M9431A module)
Add Option E6640AU-TR2 (add M9432A module)
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
E6640-90027
Edition
Edition 1, June 2015
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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E6640AU-TRX/TR4/TR2 Module Add
E6640AU-TRX/TR4/TR2 Module Add
STE 9000 software and test equipment is required for making adjustments and for performance
verification testing.
Information on how to obtain these calibration services can be found at:
www.keysight.com/find/calibration
There is no calibration required.
New TRX module additions are fully calibrated from the factory.
Products Affected: E6640A
Serial Numbers: All
Options:
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
1.0 Hours
5 Minutes

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Introduction
Introduction
The following instructions will guide you through the process of adding and an additional M9430A
TRX module into the E6640A main frame /chassis.
Table of Contents:
—Tools Required
—Remove Face Plate Panel
—Remove New TRX Module Filler Plate from Dress Panel
—Remove Impact Cover
—Remove Module Slot Fillers
—Install the TRX Module and Cable Connections
—Install Impact Cover and Dress Panel
—Enable the New TRX Module (in the XSA configuration file)
—Enable the New TRX Module (by sending a SCPI command)
—Update the FPGA Code
—Back Up New TRX Module Calibration Data to Hard Drive
—Run Self-Test Manual Verify
Tools Required
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— #1 Phillip screwdriver
— Needle nose pliers
— Calibration Void if Broken sticker (PN: 7121-5432)
—USB keyboard and mouse
— E6640AU-TRX, -TR4, or -TR2 kit
Optional
— Cable removal tool (PN: 5002-3361)

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Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
The E6640A instrument has and Impact cover and face plate panel which cover access to the TRX
modules. The face plate panel and Impact cover frame needs to be removed to perform the module
addition. The following steps are based on the E6640A being a 2 up system.
Remove Face Plate Panel
1. Refer to Figure 1. Use the #1 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 10 screws (1) on the edge of
the face plate panel till they spin freely. Use the T-10 TORX driver to remove the 4 screws (2)
in the middle of each TRX module. Then remove the 2 screws (3) on the Controller panel and
the Reference panel. Remove the face plate panel.
Figure 1 Face Plate Panel Screws
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All
work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe workstation.
Observe proper procedures for performing static-safe work.

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Installation Procedure
Remove New TRX Module Filler Plate from Dress Panel
2. When adding an additional TRX module the filler panel will need to be removed. Refer to
Figure 2. Remove the 2 screws (1) that attach the filler panel (2) to the face plate.
Figure 2 Remove Filler Plate from Dress Panel

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Installation Procedure
Remove Impact Cover
3. Tilt the main frame up in front by extending the front feet down.
4. Refer to Figure 3. After removing the face plate panel you will remove the 4 screws securing
the Controller panel (1) and the 2 securing the Reference panel (2). These can be moved
enough to allow the outer Impact cover to slide over them in the next step.
Figure 3 Controller and Reference Screws

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Installation Procedure
5. Refer to Figure 4. Remove the 4 screws (2) on each side of the Impact cover (1). This will
disconnect it from the chassis frame. Slide the Impact cover away from the chassis and over
the Controller and Reference panels which were disconnected in the previous step.
Figure 4 Impact Cover Screws
The Controller panel cover panel and Reference panel do not need to be
removed with the Impact cover. The Controller panel and the Reference
panel may be tilted in and the Impact cover slipped around them.
Removal of the Impact cover over the Controller panel requires you to
move the Impact cover towards the controller. This will allow you to tilt the
Controller sub-panel. See Figure 5.

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Installation Procedure
Figure 5 Impact Cover Removal
On first production units and later, the Controller panel is mounted on the inside
of the Impact cover lip, so the tilting movement shown in the above picture will be
unnecessary.

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Installation Procedure
Remove Module Slot Fillers
6. Refer to Figure 6. To gain access to the 4 Air blockers/ slot fillers you must first remove the 4
Filler Plates from Slot 3 of the main frame. Remove the 2 screws (1) for each Filler Plate. This is
where you will install your next TRX Module.
Figure 6 Filler Plate Removal
7. Refer to Figure 7. Remove the 4 Air blockers / slot fillers.

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Installation Procedure
Figure 7 Air Blocker Removal

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Installation Procedure
Install the TRX Module and Cable Connections
8. Refer to Figure 8. Connect the 100 MHz Reference cable of the new TRX to an open 100 MHz
out port on the M9300A Reference module.
Figure 8 TRX 100 MHz Reference Cable
Tilt the main frame up by extending the front feet down. This will make it easier to
install the TRX module.
If you have a 3 up system it may require the removal of TRX 3 to gain access for
the connection of the 100 MHz Reference cable. See Figure 9.

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Installation Procedure
Figure 9 Connecting the TRX 100 MHz Reference Cable

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Installation Procedure
9. Refer to Figure 10. Slide the new TRX module (1) slowly into the open slot of the main frame.
The connector side of the module is slightly heavier and will want to tilt down.
Use care in aligning the TRX module to the mainframe backplane board. Do not force! If it feels
like it is jamming or miss-aligned remove and re-align then slide back into the main frame.
Figure 10 Slide TRX Module into Main Frame
If you bend or break a pin on the main frame backplane board it will need to be
sent to an Keysight service center.

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Installation Procedure
10.Refer to Figure 11. There are two black PXI tabs (1) on the bottom of the module that need to
be pushed up to secure the module into the main frame. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to
secure the TRX to the main frame rails by the tightening the screws (2) on the top and bottom
of the module. Torque to 5 in-lb.
Figure 11 Secure TRX Module into Main Frame

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Installation Procedure
11.Refer to Figure 12. Apply the calibration sticker that is included in the kit to the area shown,
covering the top middle TRX screw.
Figure 12 Calibration Sticker Location

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Installation Procedure
Install Impact Cover and Dress Panel
12.Refer to Figure 13. Slide the Impact cover over the Controller and Reference panels. Align the
Impact cover to the main frame and install the eight screws (Four on each side of the unit).
Figure 13 Impact Cover Installation
Installation of the Impact cover over the Controller panel may require you to move
the Impact cover to the side for better access and getting the Controller cover
over the screw tabs. (This is not required on current production units, which have
the controller subpanel mounted behind the impact cover tabs.)

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Installation Procedure
13.Refer to Figure 14. Use the T-10 TORX driver to install the screws that connect the Controller
sub-panel (1) and Reference sub-panel (2) to the Impact cover. Torque all screws to
9inch-pounds.
Figure 14 Controller Panel and Reference Panel Screws

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Installation Procedure
14.Refer to Figure 15. Install the Face plate over the TRX Modules. Install and finger tighten the
10 outer edge screws (1). Use the T-10 to install the screws (2 and 3) on the TRX module
and the face plate. Torque all screws to 9 inch-pounds.
Figure 15 Face Plate Panel Screws

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Enable the New TRX Module (in the XSA configuration file)
Enable the New TRX Module (in the XSA configuration file)
The new TRX module will not be detected by the E6640A software until it is enabled. The TRX can
be enabled in a configuration file (as described here) or by means of a command. (See “Enable the
New TRX Module (by sending a SCPI command)” on page 21.)
1. Open a windows explorer window and go to:
E: \Agilent\Instrument\
2. Locate the XSAconfig.xml file, and edit the file entry for the TRX module number you just
installed, changing "False" to "True".
3. Save the file and then shut down and restart the EXM instrument. The XSA configuration file is
read by the instrument at power-up.
4. Update the FPGA code to ensure that the installed version of instrument software matches the
FPGA code installed in the TRX module.