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.

4Installation Note N9030-90058
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

6Installation Note N9030-90058
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
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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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
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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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
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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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Figure 1 Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
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