Keysight PXA Series Installation and operation manual

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Keysight PXA Signal Analyzer
Option EXM
External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Installation Note
Part Number N9030-90058
Printed in USA August 2014

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Installation Note N9030-90058 3
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
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.
NOTE Option EXM requires instrument software A.10.00 or later. The latest revision of
the analyzer software may be downloaded from:
http://www.agilent.com/find/xseries_software
Products Affected: PXA N9030A
Serial Numbers: US/MY/SG51160000 and above
(Options 543, 544, and 550)
US/MY/SG51380000 and above
(Options 503, 508, 513, and 526)
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
1.0 Hoursa
4.0 Hoursa
a. To ensure that these newly installed options are 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.

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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Introduction
This kit includes parts to upgrade a PXA signal analyzer with frequency range option 503, 508, 513,
or 526 and serial number US/MY/SG51380000 or later or with frequency range option 543, 544, or
550 and serial number US/MY/SG51160000 or later to add option EXM, External Mixing. This kit
includes parts to upgrade a PXA regardless of frequency range option installed. As a result, some parts
included in this kit will not be needed for upgrading some analyzers.
In addition to installing the hardware to support option EXM, licenses for the following options will
also be installed:
• N9030A-EXM, External Mixing
• Licenses for core instrument software enhancements. For a list of these enhancements see:
http://www.agilent.com/find/N9030AK-R2C

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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Agilent Part
Number
1 Adapter- Coaxial Straight Female-SMA to Female-SMA, 501250-1666
1 Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth, ¼ inch 2190-0067
1 Nut-Hex-Double-Chamfer 1/4-36-THD.125-IN-THK, Stainless Steel 2950-0223
1 50 Ohm Termination, SMA male 1810-0118
1 Opt EXM Cable Kit with Wire Markers (includes two versions of
cable W30, listed below) N9030-60014
1 Cable Assembly, External Mixing, Front Panel (W29) N9020-20166
1 Cable Assembly, uW Front End to W29 (W17) (for use in RF and
microwave analyzers) N9020-20132
1 Cable Assembly, mmW Front End to W29 (W17) (for use in
millimeter wave analyzers) N9020-20167
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 275 mm LG (W30) (for use in millimeter
wave analyzers) 8120-2025awith ends
labeled ‘903’ and ‘13’
a. This cable is included in the Opt EXM Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9030-60014.
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 350 mm LG (W30) (for use in RF and
microwave analyzers) 8120-2027awith ends
labeled ‘903’ and ‘13’
1 Label, External Mixing N9030-80014
1 Label, Warning N9030-80018
5 Cable Ties 1400-0249
1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178
1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169
1 Installation Note This note

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Tools Required
❏T-10 TORX Driver
❏T-20 TORX Driver
❏5/16-inch torque wrench
❏¼-inch open-end wrench
❏Diagonal cutters
❏Agilent Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.08.00 or later)
❏Test equipment and computer supported by the X- Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
❏PXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available as:
— N9030A Option OBW or
— Agilent part number N9030-90030
❏Microsoft Windows based personal computer with internet access and USB port
❏USB storage device with > 2 GB 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
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 one of the following frequency range options listed below in the Show
System. Put a check mark or “X” after the frequency range option listed below that appears in the
Show System menu.
N9030A-503_____
N9030A-508_____
N9030A-513_____
N9030A-526_____
N9030A-543_____
N9030A-544_____
N9030A-550_____
4. On the analyzer, press System, Show, Hardware. Note the Part #, Matl Rev, Rev, OF Rev, and
Hw Id of the Front End in the table below.
5. If the analyzer is equipped with any of the following frequency range options (refer to the data in
step 3 above):
N9030A-503
N9030A-508
N9030A-513
N9030A-526
And the part number of the Front End is one of the following:
N9020-60050
do not proceed with the installation of this upgrade kit.
An RF or microwave PXA with the N9020-60050 Front End assembly installed is not compatible
with Opt EXM. In this case, you should instead order N9030AK-HL6, which includes a new,
EXM-compatible, Front End Assembly.
Assembly Name Part # Matl Rev Rev OF Rev Hw Id
Front End

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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 Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.
1. 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 handle strap (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 (6).
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.

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Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Top Brace Removal
Refer to Figure 2. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the twelve screws (3)
(0515-0372) attaching the top brace to the chassis. Remove the wire hold down 1 (as shown in Figure
3). Remove the twelve screws (14 screws with Option B1X) (4) (0515-1227) attaching the top brace
to the boards.
Figure 2 Top Brace Removal

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Figure 3 Wire Hold Downs

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Front Frame Assembly Removal
NOTE Make sure any connectors on the front panel are removed.
1. Refer to Figure 4. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1) (0515-1035), four on each
side, to detach the Front Frame Assembly from the chassis.
2. Refer to Figure 5. Pull the Front Frame Assembly carefully away from the chassis. Remove the
ribbon cable W1 from the motherboard. The cable has locking tabs on each side, pinch and pull to
release.
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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Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller, RF/Microwave PXAs
NOTE This procedure only applies to RF and microwave PXAs (frequency range options
503, 508, 513, and 526). If your PXA has frequency range option 543, 544, or 550,
refer to the “Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller,
Millimeter Wave PXAs” which follows.
1. Locate the longer of the two flexible coax assemblies in the Opt EXM Cable Kit with Markers.
This is cable W30 and should be labeled “8120-2027” and have the ends labeled “903” and “13”.
2. Connect the end of W30 that is labeled “903” to A15J903.
3. Connect the end of W30 that is labeled “13” to A13A1J13. J13 is one of the connectors along the
right side of A13, near the A12 BYFA. Torque the cable nut to 10 inch-pounds.
4. Remove the SMA termination on A13A1J8. A13A1J8 is directly above A13A1J13.
5. Locate semi-rigid coax cable, part number N9020-20132, in the upgrade kit. This is W17. Connect
the end with the SMA male connector A13A1J8, with the SMA female connector pointing towards
where the front panel would be. The long, straight section of W17 should be parallel to the casting
of the A13 Front End and parallel to the side chassis. Refer to Figure 7.Torque the cable nut to 10
inch-pounds.
Figure 6 Orientation of W17 in an RF/Microwave PXA

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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller, Millimeter Wave
PXAs
NOTE This procedure only applies to millimeter wave PXAs (frequency range options
543, 544, and 550). If your PXA has frequency range option 503, 508, 513, or 526,
refer to the “Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller,
RF/Microwave PXAs” earlier in this note.
1. Locate the shorter of the two flexible coax assemblies in the Opt EXM Cable Kit with Markers.
This is cable W30 and should be labeled “8120-2025” and have the ends labeled “903” and “13”
2. Connect the end of W30 that is labeled “903” to A15J903.
3. Connect the end of W30 that is labeled “13” to A13A1J13. J13 is one of the connectors along the
top side of A13. Torque the cable nut to 10 inch-pounds.
4. Remove the SMA termination on A13A1J8. A13A1J8 is to the left of A13A1J13.
5. Locate semi-rigid coax cable, part number N9020-20167, in the upgrade kit. This is W17. Connect
the end with the SMA male connector A13A1J8, with the SMA female connector pointing towards
where the front panel would be. The long, straight section of W17 should be parallel to the casting
of the A13 Front End and level. Refer to Figure 8. Note that W29 is routed below W17. Torque the
cable nut to 10 inch-pounds.
Figure 7 Orientation of W17 in a Millimeter Wave PXA

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Add EXT MIXER Connector and Cable to Front Frame Assembly
1. Locate the SMA female to SMA female connector (1250-1666), ¼” lockwasher (2190-0067), and
¼” hex nut (2950-0223) in the kit. If the SMA connector includes hardware, discard that hardware
and use the 2190-0067 lockwasher and 2950-0223 hex nut included in this kit.
2. Remove the hole-plug in the top-most hole in the upper right corner of the front frame assembly.
On newer PXAs, this hole will be labeled “EXT MIXER”. On older PXAs, there will be no label; a
label is included in this kit and will be added later.
3. Insert the SMA female to SMA female connector in the hole in the front frame assembly from the
front of the assembly. The hex feature on the connector should engage with the recess in the front
frame assembly. Refer to Figure 8. Secure the connector using the ¼” lockwasher and ¼” hex nut
from the rear. Torque to 21 inch-pounds.
Figure 8 Attaching SMA Female Connector
4. Locate the External Mixing, Front Panel semi-rigid coax assembly in the kit, part number
N9020-20166. This is W29. Note that this cable is symmetrical; either end can be connected to the
front-panel connector.
5. Connect one end of W29 to the SMA female connector as shown in Figure 10.
6. Orient W29 so that the cable slopes upward from the Ext Mixer connector at a 15 degree angle.
The top of the connector should be approximately level with the top of the shield over the Front
Panel Interface board. Refer to Figure 11. Torque the cable nut on the Ext Mixer connector to 10
inch-pounds.

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Figure 9 Connecting W29 to Ext Mixer Connector
Figure 10 Proper Orientation of W29
7. If the new front panel SMA connector is not already labeled “EXT MIXER”, locate the External
Mixing Label in the kit.
8. Clean the area around the SMA connector to ensure the new label will adhere well.
9. Peel off the backing from the label and carefully apply the label to the front panel, making sure that
the straight edges of the label are parallel to the top and side edges of the front frame.

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Front Frame Replacement
1. Refer to Figure 11. Reattach the ribbon cable W1. Ensure the locking tabs are engaged.
2. Refer to Figure 12. Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly onto the chassis. Ensure no
cables are crushed. Replace the eight screws (1) (0515-1035), four on each side of the chassis.
Torque to 9 inch pounds.
Figure 11 Front Panel Cable
Figure 12 Front Frame Replacement

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3. Refer to Figure 13. When the front panel is installed, cables W17 and W29 typically do not align.
This is OK since the cables are flexible.
4. Refer to Figure 14. Align and connect cables W17 and W29. Hand-tighten the nut.
Figure 13 W17 and W29 Before Alignment
Figure 14 W17 and W29 Properly Aligned

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5. Refer to Figure 15. Use a ¼” open-end wrench to prevent the SMA female connector on W17 from
twisting. Use a 5/16” torque wrench to torque the nut on W29 to 10 inch-pounds.
Figure 15 Torque Cable W29 onto W17