Keysight N9030A Installation and operation manual

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Keysight N9030A Signal Analyzer
Option BBA
Analog Baseband IQ Inputs
Retrofit Kit
Installation Note
Part Number N9030-90045
Printed in USA August 2014

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Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q Inputs Retrofit Kit
Products Affected: N9030A, PXA Signal Analyzer with Options 503,
508, 513, or 526
Serial Numbers: All
Option BBA
To Be Performed By: (X) Agilent Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Agilent
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Timea:
a. To ensure that this newly installed option is functioning properly, the procedure that follows includes
the requirement of performing certain adjustments and performance verification tests. However, the
completion of these tests does not guarantee that the instrument meets all advertised specifications.
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
While Agilent does recommend that a full calibration be performed after the installation of this upgrade,
the end user must ultimately determine whether they want this service 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.
3.0 Hours
0.5 Hours
3.0 Hours

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Introduction
This kit provides all parts and instructions necessary to install Option BBA, Analog Baseband I/Q
Input, into the Agilent N9030A with frequency range 26.5 GHz and below.
NOTE
1. The signal analyzer requires software revision A.08.54 or newer.
This retrofit kit installation requires that you re-install instrument software even if the current
software meets the revision requirement above.
The latest revision of the PXA Signal Analyzer software may be downloaded from
http:/www.agilent.com/find/xseries_software.
The instrument software must be installed AFTER the hardware in the kit is installed. Follow the
procedure in this document for redeeming and installing the option upgrade license key.
2. The option is licensed for one instrument model/serial number combination. The license key will
only install on the designated instrument.

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Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Agilent Part Number
1 BBIQ Main Board N9020-65093
1 LED Board N9020-63095
1 BBIQ Interface Board N9020-65094
1 LED Board Overlay, Bottom N9020-80013
1 LED Board Overlay, Top N9020-80014
1 Cable, Flex Ribbon 8121-2090
1 Core Bracket N9020-00012
1 Cable, Small Coaxial 8121-1401
1 Cable, RF Switch 1 - Switch 2 N9020-20210
1 Display Bracket W1312-00115
60 Screws, M3 X 0.5 (8 mm long) 0515-0372
1 Vibration Mount 0460-2725
9 Screws, M3 X 0.5 (6 mm long) 0515-1227
9 Screws, M3 X 0.5 (8 mm long) 0515-1035
2 Screws, Hex Shoulder N9020-20017
2 Main Board Warning Labels N9020-80036
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
2 #1 Cable Label 7121-5601
2 #7 Cable Label 7121-5607
2 #0 Cable Label 7121-5610
5 Tie Wrap 1400-0249
1 Installation Note This note
1 Probe tip BNC adapter (send to end user) 5063-2143
1 Cable, BNC - BNC (send to end user) 8120-2682

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Tools Required
❏PXA Service Guide as N9030A-0BW or N9030-90030
❏T-10 Torx Driver
❏T-20 Torx Driver
❏5/16-inch torque wrench
❏1/4-inch open end wrench
❏1/4-inch socket on 4 lb torque wrench
❏scissors or knife
❏diagonal cutters
❏USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
WARNING Before you disassemble the instrument, turn the power switch to Standby,
wait until the instrument has completely shut down, and 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.
Agilent Service Center or Customer Calibration Lab:
The following kit items are not installed in the analyzer upgrade and need to be shipped back to the
end user for their use:
• USB storage device
• 5063-2143, Probe tip BNC adapter
• 8120-2682, cable
• Entitlement Certificate

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Installation Procedure
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 Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.
Licensing the Option
Installation Procedure using USB Storage Device
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. Assure the instrument is fully booted.
7. Connect the USB Storage Device to one of the USB ports. 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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8. The instrument 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.
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 MXA C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing.

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Instrument Cover Removal
1. Power down the instrument and wait for the standby light to come on. Disconnect the instrument
from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the 4 screws (1) (two on each side) that attach
the strap handles (2) on each side of the instrument.
3. Remove the four key locks from the instrument four bottom feet.
4. Remove the four instrument bottom feet.
5. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (including washers) (3) that hold the rear feet (4)
in place.
6. Pull the instrument cover (5) off towards the rear of the instrument.
Figure 3 Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Front Frame Assembly Removal
1. Refer to Figure 4. Look at the upper right corner of the front panel. If EXT MIXER SMA
connector is present (Option EXM), locate the connection where the two semi-rigid cables mate
behind the front frame (2). Disconnect the connections using a 1/4-inch wrench and a 5/16-inch
wrench.
2. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1), four on each side, to detach the front frame
from the chassis.
3. Refer to Figure 5. 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 4 Front Frame Removal

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Figure 5 Front Panel Cable

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Top Brace Removal
1. Refer to Figure 6. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the twelve panhead
screws (3) (0515-0372) attaching the top brace to the chassis. Remove the twelve screws
(fourteen screws with Option B1X) (4) (0515-1227) attaching the top brace to the boards.
Figure 6 Top Brace Removal

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RF Bracket Removal
1. Refer to Figure 7. Remove the RF bracket (1) by removing the thirteen screws (2) (0515-0372)
using the T-10 driver.
Figure 7 RF Bracket Removal

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Option BBA Hardware Installation
1. Refer to Figure 8. Locate and install the N9020-65093 BBIQ Main Board into slot 7. Notice the
connector on the right side of the board where the flex ribbon cable will connect.
Figure 8 Option BBA Main Board
2. Locate and install labels N9020-80036, “Remove Both Cables Before Lifting” on the top of each
board extractor, both the right and left hand side.

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Look for Optional Switches
See Figure 9. If your instrument does not have the switches shown, skip to “Installation of the Flex
Ribbon Cable” on page 19. If the instrument does have the switches shown, continue with the
following procedure.
1. Refer to Figure 9. Remove rigid cable W51 (1) from top switch port 1 to Attenuator B output.
Figure 9 W51 Cable Removal

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2. Refer to Figure 10. Remove cable W54 (1) from top switch port 3.
3. Remove cable W53 (2) from top switch port 2.
4. Look at the part number printed on the cable W13 (3). If it is N9020-20210 the cable does not
need to be replaced. If the part number is E4410-20178, replace the cable with the N9020-20210
cable in the kit.You may need to remove cable W15 (4)
Figure 10 W13, W53, and W54 Cable Removal

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5. Refer to Figure 11. Remove cable W8 at (2) by unscrewing cable and pulling cable free of
connector.
6. Remove cable W52 (1) between top switch port 4 and Low Band Switch Assembly connector that
is closest to the inner chassis.
Figure 11 W52 Cable Removal

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7. Refer to Figure 12. Completely loosen cable W2 (1) on the LO assembly.
Figure 12 Disconnect LO Cable
8. Refer to Figure 13. Loosen the switch assembly (1) by removing the two screws at the frame (2)
and the single screw on the side (3).
Figure 13 Switch Assembly

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9. Carefully slide the switch assembly towards the back of the instrument. Assure the cables in the
switch ports are free to slide out.
10.Slightly lift the two semi-rigid cables above the switch assembly and pull the switch away from the
chassis.
Installation of the Flex Ribbon Cable
1. Locate the 8121-2090 flex ribbon cable in the kit. Push the rubber cable protector against the cable
connector on the end of the cable that does not have the ferrite block. When installed, the end of
the cable with the ferrite block will attach to the front panel.
2. Refer to Figure 14. Notice the flex cable orientation. The cable is routed between the chassis and
the colored wire harness. The connection side of the cable is pointing outward. The switch
assembly ribbon cable (if present) and low band assembly ribbon cables are on the outside of the
flex ribbon cable.
Figure 14 Flex Cable
3. Install the flex ribbon cable onto the BBIQ main board. Slide the flex ribbon cable through the slot
in the chassis nearest the BBIQ main board. Make sure the rubber cable protector is against the
cable connector. Assure the pins of the BBIQ main board connector are aligned with the ribbon
cable connector and carefully make the connection.
4. Assure the flex ribbon cable is flat against the chassis and partially behind the switches (if present).
Also ensure there is a very small bit of slack in the flex ribbon cable where it goes through the
chassis so the cable can easily be removed from the BBIQ main board.

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Instruments with the Switch Assembly
1. Position the switch assembly, removed earlier in its mounting location, being careful to align the
semi-rigid cable with the switch ports. Assure the lower threaded mounting tab is behind the low
band switch bracket. Do not attach the switch bracket with screws yet.
2. Assure the gray coax cable is routed under the switch bracket, laying on top of the switch body.
3. Reinstall W52 and tighten W54 and W53. Attach cables W2 and W8. Reinstall W51. Torque to
10 inch-pounds.
4. Attach the switch assembly using the 3 screws removed previously