Keysight 9020A Installation and operation manual

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Keysight MXA Signal Analyzer
Option HLC, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis
Bandwidth Upgrade
Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233
Installation Note
Part Number N9020-90240
Printed in USA August 2014

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Installation Note N9020-90240 3
Option HLC, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Serial Prefix ≥MY/SG/US5233
Option HLC, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade
Serial Prefix ≥MY/SG/US5233
Introduction
This installation note explains how to install the hardware and provides guidelines for adjustment and
verification for Option HLC, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade for MXA signal
analyzers with serial number prefixes ≥MY/SG/US5233. A similar kit, Option HLB, is available for
older MXA signal analyzers which includes additional hardware.
Installing this kit requires that the analyzer already have hardware and licenses installed to provide
analysis bandwidths up to 40 MHz. If necessary, other upgrade kits are available to upgrade the
analyzer to 40 MHz analysis bandwidth.
Refer to http://www.agilent.com/find/mxa_upgrades for information of available upgrades.
If necessary, the upgrade to 40 MHz analysis bandwidth (N9020AK-HL9, N9020AK-HLA, or
N9020AK-B40, as appropriate) can be installed at the same time as this kit.
There are also license-key-enabled upgrades to allow the analysis bandwidths provided by this kit to
be further extended to 125 MHz or 160 MHz. These kits are N9020AK-BU4 (85 MHz to 125 MHz
upgrade) and N9020AK-BU5 (85 MHz to 160 MHz upgrade). The N9020AK-BU4 or N9020AK-BU5
kits can also be installed at the same time as the N9020AK-HLC kit.
Products Affected: N9020A, MXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers: ≥ MY52330000
≥ SG52330000
≥ US52330000
Options: B40, MPB
To Be Performed By: (X) Agilent Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
1.5 Hours
1.5 Hours
4.0 Hours

4Installation Note N9020-90240
Option HLC, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Serial Prefix ≥MY/SG/US5233
Software and test equipment is required for making adjustments and for performance verification
testing.
Information on how to obtain this software can be found at:
www.agilent.com/find/calibrationsoftware
NOTE Instrument software revision A.13.15 or later is required to install this upgrade.
NOTE The instrument must be readjusted and the performance tested to assure the
instrument meets specifications following the hardware installation. The X-Series
Performance Verification and Adjustment Software must be used. All adjustments
are automated. This software is included in the N7814A, Agilent X-Series Signal
Analyzer Calibration Application software.

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Option HLC, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Serial Prefix ≥MY/SG/US5233
Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Agilent Part Number
1 A25 Wideband Analog IF N9020-60044
1 A26 Wideband Digital IF N9020-60257
1 Opt HLB/HLC Cable Kit with Wire Markers
(includes cables W51 through W56, listed below) N9020-60153
1 Cable Assembly, Flat Flexible 80-conductor 3-in-LG (W44) 8121-1854
1 Rear Panel Replacement Kit N9020-60149
1 Power Supply Assembly 0950-5012
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 700 mm LG (W20) 8121-1400a
with ends labeled
‘705’ and ‘6’
a. This cable is included in the Option HLB/HLC Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9020-60153
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W51) 8121-1401a
with ends labeled
‘301’ and ‘718’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 380 mm LG (W52) 8121-2288a
with ends labeled
‘102’ and ‘15’
1Cable Assembly, Coaxial 380 mm LG (W54)b
b. This cable is not used as part of the Option HLC upgrade; it is only needed for the Option HLB
upgrade.
8121-2288a
with ends labeled
‘716’ and ‘14’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 480 mm LG (W55) 8121-2290a
with ends labeled
‘805’ and ‘17’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 710 mm LG (W56) 8121-2291a
with ends labeled
‘806’ and ‘726’
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 570 mm LG (W53) 8121-2292a
with ends labeled
‘901’ and ‘101’
2 Cable Tie 1400-0249
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
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6Installation Note N9020-90240
Option HLC, 40 MHz to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade Serial Prefix ≥MY/SG/US5233
Tools Required
•T-10TORXDriver
•T-20TORXDriver
• Agilent Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.11.00 or later)
• Test equipment and computer supported by the X-Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
• MXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available as:
— N9020A Option 0BW or p/n N9020-90218
• Microsoft Windows based personal computer with internet access and USB port
• USB storage device with >2GB 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.
WARNING 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.
CAUTION 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
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 or
“X” after each option listed below that appears in the Show System menu.
N9020A-B40 ______
N9020A-DP2 ______
N9020A-MPB ______
N9020A-BBA ______
N9020A-508 ______
N9020A-513 ______
N9020A-526 ______
4. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the Product Number is not N9020A, do not proceed with the
installation of this kit. This kit is to be installed only on N9020A signal analyzers.
5. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the Serial Number prefix (the first six characters of the serial
number) is not MY5233, SG5233, or US5233 or later, do not proceed with the installation of this
kit. This kit is to be installed only on N9020A signal analyzers with later serial numbers.
6. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If option N9020A-BBA is present, do not proceed with the
installation of this kit. MXA signal analyzers with Option BBA do not have sufficient room to
install the two additional boards required for analysis bandwidths of 85 MHz and wider.
7. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If Option N9020A-B40 is not already present, an additional
upgrade kit (refer to www.agilent.com/find/mxa_upgrades for details) will also need to be installed
to first upgrade the analysis bandwidth to 40 MHz. This 40 MHz analysis bandwidth upgrade
should be performed prior to installing this 40 MHz to 85 MHz analysis bandwidth upgrade kit.
8. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If Option N9020A-MPB is not already present and either
frequency range option N9020A-508, N9020A-513, or N9020A-526 is present, it will be necessary
to upgrade the analyzer to add option N9020A-MPB before installing this kit. Refer to
www.agilent.com/find/mxa_upgrades for details on how to upgrade to N9020A-MPB.

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Installation Procedure
Update Instrument Software
Updating the instrument software and installing the necessary licenses before installing the new
hardware will help ensure that the hardware installation was successful.
NOTE The minimum instrument software version is A.13.15.
Go to the following website and determine whether or not the analyzer has the latest instrument
software already installed:
http://www.agilent.com/find/xseries_software
If the analyzer does not have the latest instrument software already installed, download and install the
latest version.

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Installation Procedure
Licensing the New Options
NOTE If N9020AK-BU4, Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 85 MHz to 125 MHz or
N9020AK-BU5, Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 85 MHz to 160 MHz will also be
installed, the licenses provided by these kits should be installed at this time.
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 one of the analyzer’s USB ports. Connect a mouse to another
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
7. The signal analyzer will automatically consume the License File. (This may take a few minutes)
When the License File is consumed the Agilent License Manager will display a “Successful
License Installation” message as shown in Figure 2. Since the license file contains multiple
licenses, multiple “Successful License Installation” messages will appear. Wait until all licenses
have been consumed before removing the USB Storage Device.
Figure 2 Successful License Installation

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Installation Procedure
Analyzer Disassembly
CAUTION 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.
NOTE If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the “Portable
Instrument (Option PRC)” section on page 13 to remove the outer case.
NOTE Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.
Standard Instrument (Benchtop Configuration)
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that attach
the handle strap (2) on each side of the instrument.
3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (including washers) (3) that hold the rear feet (4)
in place.
4. Pull the instrument cover (5) off towards the rear of the instrument.

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Installation Procedure
Figure 3 Standard Instrument Outer Case Removal
5. Proceed to the Front Frame Assembly Removal section to remove the front frame.

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Installation Procedure
Portable Instrument (Option PRC)
NOTE Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 4. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that hold
the bail handle (2) to the front frame.
Figure 4 Bail Handle Removal
3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (6) that hold the strap handle
plugs (5) in place.

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Installation Procedure
4. Refer to Figure 5. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws including washers (1) that hold
the rear bumpers (2) in place.
5. Pull the instrument cover (3) off towards the rear of the instrument.
Figure 5 Option PRC Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Installation Procedure
Front Frame Assembly Removal
1. Refer to Figure 6. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1), four on each side, to detach
the front frame from the chassis.
Figure 6 Front Frame Removal

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Installation Procedure
2. Refer to Figure 7. Pull the front frame carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon cable
W1 from the A8 Motherboard.
NOTE W1 may have locking springs on each side. Depress the spring on each side of the
connector to remove from the motherboard.
Figure 7 Front Panel Cable
3. If the instrument has Option BBA (BBIQ inputs), there will be an additional cable (W24) that will
need to be removed. W24 connects to the A18 BBIQ Interface Board. Pull the Front Frame
Assembly carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the motherboard.

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Installation Procedure
Top Brace and Reference Bracket
1. Refer to Figure 8. To remove the top brace (1) use the T-10 driver to remove the eight panhead
screws (3) (0515-0372), four on each side, attaching the brace to the chassis. Also remove the ten
flathead screws (4), (7) (0515-1227) attaching the top brace to the boards.
Figure 8 Top Brace and Reference Bracket Removal

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Installation Procedure
RF Bracket Removal
1. Refer to Figure 9. Remove the RF bracket (1) by removing the remaining seven screws (2) using
the T-10 driver.
Figure 9 RF Bracket Removal

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Installation Procedure
Removing Cables
1. Refer to Figure 10. Remove the wire cable hold down on the right side of the chassis to free the
gray coax cables going to the A16 Reference Assembly.
2. Remove cable ties from bundle of gray coax cables.
Figure 10 Cables Under Cable Hold Down

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Installation Procedure
3. Refer to Figure 11. Remove cable W50 connecting A3 Digital IF J17 to A16 Reference Assembly
J726. Note cable routing from Digital IF J17 through the opening in the side panel. This cable will
not be reused.
4. Remove cable W38 connecting A15 Front End Controller J901 to A3 Digital IF J15. Note cable
routing from Digital IF J15 through the attenuator brackets and switches. This cable will not be
reused.
Figure 11 A3 Digital IF Assembly Cables