Keysight N9030B Installation and operation manual

Keysight Technologies
N9030B Signal Analyzers
Option FBP, Full Bypass Path
Installation Note

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Manual Part Number
N9030-90122
Edition
Edition 1, November 2019
Supersedes none
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option FBP, Full Bypass Path
Introduction
This installation note explains how to license, adjust, and verify performance of Option FBP, Full
Bypass Path on N9030B instruments that contain Option B2X or B5X and Option MPB and LNP.
Option FBP provides a signal path through the instrument front end when the start frequency is
3.6 GHz or greater, where both the Preselector and the Low Band Assembly are bypassed, which
results in low signal path loss and better sensitivity.
When Full Bypass Path is turned on, the Option MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass is set to
bypass the Preselector; and the Option LNP, Low Noise Path is set to bypass the Low Band Switch.
In order for this FBP path to turn on, the start frequency must be greater than 3.6 GHz and the
Preamp must be turned off.
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:
Restrictions:
All
N9030B-B2X or B5X
N9030B-MPB and N9030B-LNP
Cannot be installed on instruments with Option 503
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
( ) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
1.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
2.0 Hours

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Contents
Tools Required
— Personal computer with internet access and USB port
— USB storage device with > 3 GB free memory
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.24.00 or later required)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 Installation Note This note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178

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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-B2X _______________
N9030B-B5X _______________
N9030B-MPB _______________
N9030B-LNP _______________
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 FBP upgrade, do not proceed
with the installation.
5. Refer to the data in step 2 above. If the instrument software is earlier than A.25.00, you must
upgrade to version A.25.00 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/xseries_software
Option FBP Upgrade Product Number (Step 2)
N9030BU-FBP N9030B

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6. Refer to the data in step 3 above.
Verify that both N9030B-MPB and N9030B-LNP are checked (currently installed). Verify that
N9030B-B2X or N9030B-B5X is checked (currently installed).
If these options are not installed, do not proceed with the installation of this kit.

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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 1. This menu may be
configured according to your preferences.
Figure 1 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 2.
Figure 2 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_FBP.

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Instrument Software Installation
This upgrade requires instrument software version A.25.00 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 Signal Analyzers software may be downloaded from:
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software
Verify Option FBP Functionality
1. Press MODE/MEAS, and select Spectrum Analyzer, Swept SA.
2. Press FREQ, Start Freq and key in 4 GHz. Press Stop Freq and key in 5 GHz. This assures the
start frequency is above 3.6 GHz, which is required in order to turn on the Full Bypass Path.
3. Press AMPTD, Signal Path and ensure Internal Preamp is set to Off. This is required in order to
turn on the Full Bypass Path.
4. Press uW Path Control, and select Full Bypass Enable. You will hear the bypass switch click.
5. See Figure 3, and notice the Meas Bar at the top middle of screen shows uW Path:FByp On
Figure 3 Meas Bar Full Bypass On

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Utilities, Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests
Utilities Required
None
Adjustments Required
Performance Testing Required
Utilities 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
Frequency Response Above 3.6 GHz Full Bypass Path
IF Frequency Response UWBIF Full Bypass Path
IF Phase Linearity
Verification Test Name
Frequency Response Above 3.6 GHz Full Bypass Path Functional Test
Utility Name
IF Frequency Response UWBIF Check (Utility) and print the output file
IF Phase Linearity Utility and print the output file