Keysight N9030B Installation and operation manual

Keysight Technologies
N9030B Signal Analyzer
Option 107
Audio Input and Digitizer
Upgrade Kit
Installation Note

Notices
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Manual Part Number
N9030-90111
Edition
Edition 2, October 2018
Supersedes none
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Products Affected: N9030B, PXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers: All
Option 107
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
(X) 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.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware
While Keysight 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.
1.0 Hours
0.0 Hours
0.5 Hours

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Introduction
This kit provides all parts and instructions necessary to install Option 107, Audio Input and
Digitizer, into the Keysight N9030B.
1. This upgrade kit is not compatible with N9030B PXA signal analyzers with any
of the following options currently installed:
N9030B-B5X - 510 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
N9030B-BBA - I/Q Baseband Inputs
2. This upgrade kit installation requires that you re-install instrument software.
The latest revision of the PXA Signal Analyzer software may be downloaded
from
http:/www.keysight.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.
3. 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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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part Number
1 Screw, FLT-HD Torx T10 M3 x 0.5 (6 mm long) 0515-1227
1 Lock Washer, Internal tooth 2190-0068
1 Hex Nut 15/32-32 Interface Board 2950-0035
1 Coaxial Cable Assembly w/Toroids N9020-60344
1 Cover Plate, Audio N9030-00004
1 PCA, Audio Digitizer N9030-60047
1 Overlay, Audio Input N9030-80062
1 Installation Note this note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate n/a

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Tools Required
— 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
—scissorsorknife
—diagonalcutters
— USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
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.
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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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Installation Procedure
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 1. 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.
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.
Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Top Brace Removal
1. Refer to Figure 2. 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) (0515-1946) attaching the top brace to the
boards.
Figure 2 Top Brace Removal

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Option 107 Hardware Installation
1. Refer to Figure 3. Locate and install the N9030-60047 Audio Digitizer PCA into slot 7.
Figure 3 Option 107 Audio Digitizer

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Audio Input Connector Installation
1. Remove the overlay to the left of the front panel display by peeling it off.
2. Refer to Figure 4.Using the T-10 driver, remove the two screws (1) (0515-1227) securing the
cover plate that was behind the front panel overlay.
Figure 4 Cover Plate
3. Replace the cover plate with the one provided with this kit (N9030-00004).
4. Secure the new cover plate with the two screws and torque to 9 in-lbs. Figure 4
5. Locate the new audio input coaxial cable provided with this kit (N9020-60344).
6. Insert the BNC end of the cable into the back side of the front frame assembly so that it comes
out the top hole of the newly installed cover plate.
The flat spot on the BNC connector needs to align with the flat spot in the top hole of the new
cover plate.

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
7. Refer to Figure 5. Install the lock washer (1) (2190-0068) and hex nut (2) (2950-0035) onto
the BNC connector and tighten to 21 in-lbs.
Figure 5 BNC Connector
8. Locate the new Audio Input Overlay provided with this kit (N9030-80062).
9. Remove the peel-off layer from the back of the overlay. Carefully locate and center the new
Audio Input Overlay over the BNC connector and within the front frame casting relief.
10.Route the cable between the inner and outer chassis brackets above the fans and then
connect to P6 on the Audio Digitizer assembly
Top Brace Replacement
1. Refer to Figure 2. Replace the top brace (1) using the 0515-1946 screws. There is an
additional screw provided in this kit (0515-1227) (5) to attach the top brace to the Audio
Digitizer board. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Final Installation
1. Refer to Figure 1. Carefully slide the instrument cover back onto the instrument from the rear
of the analyzer, making sure not to damage any internal cables. The seam on the cover should
be on the bottom of the instrument. Be sure the cover seats into the gasket groove in the Front
Frame Assembly.
2. Replace the four rear feet (4) to the rear of the instrument using the four screws (3). Torque
to 21 inch-pounds.
3. Replace the strap handles (2) on both sides of the instrument using the four screws (1).
Torque to 21 inch-pounds.
4. Replace the four instrument bottom feet.
5. Replace the four key locks to the bottom feet.
Install Instrument Software
http://www.keysight.com/find/pxa_software
This will guarantee:
— The analyzer has the latest instrument software version to support Option 107.
— FPGA updates are done to the Audio Digitizer hardware.
— The drivers are installed for the new hardware.
Licensing the Option
Installation Procedure over USB
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. Connect the USB storage device to one of the PXA USB ports. Windows will detect the new
hardware and may display the configuration menu shown in Figure 6. This menu may be
configured according to your preferences.

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Figure 6 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu
7. The PXA 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 similar to the one shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 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 PXA C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing.

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Verify the Installation
1. Turn on the analyzer and wait for the instrument to fully boot up.
2. Verify the spectrum analyzer application loads and sweeps as expected. Press System, Show
Hardware on the analyzer and verify that the Audio Digitizer identifies itself as:
—Audio Input 100 K Ohms
3. Press System, Show System on the analyzer to display a list of all installed options. You
should see N9030B-107.

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Option 107, Audio Input and Digitizer Upgrade Kit
Adjustments and Performance Verification
Calibration Software and specified test equipment is required to perform the adjustments, and can
be used to automate the performance verification testing.
Information on how to obtain this software can be found at
http://www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware
1. Perform the following adjustments, located in the TME field software.
—none
2. Perform the following performance verification tests using the TME field software:
—Audio Amplitude Accuracy Option 107
—Audio Distortion Option 107
IMPORTANT A full calibration is required to assure the instrument meets all specifications
The end user must ultimately determine whether they want a full calibration to be performed after
the installation of this upgrade 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.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Keysight support team.
Online assistance:
http://www.keysight.com/find/assist
If you do not have access to the Internet, contact your local Keysight Technologies Sales and
Service Office, or if in the United States, call 1-800-829-4444
(8 am - 8 pm ET, Monday - Friday).

This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2018
Edition 2, October 2018
N9030-90111
www.keysight.com