Keysight N9010B EXA and

N9020B MXA Signal Analyzers

Option BUN, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and

Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB)
Upgrade Kit for Options 532, 544, 550

Installation Note
Notices
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Manual Part Number

N9020-90290

Edition

Edition 1, July 2018

Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Option BUN, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade
Kit for Options 532, 544, 550
Option BUN, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth (B40) and Microwave
Preselector Bypass (MPB) Upgrade Kit for Options 532, 544, 550
Products Affected: N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer
N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer

Serial Numbers: All

Options: B40, MPB, 532, 544, 550

To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center

(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysighta

( ) Customer

Estimated Installation Time: 3.0 Hours

Estimated Adjustment Time: 5.5 Hours
Estimated Verification Time: 3.5 Hours

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.

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.

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Introduction
This kit includes parts to upgrade any Option 532, 544, or 550 EXA or MXA signal analyzer to add
Option B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth, and Option MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass.
In addition to installing the hardware to support Options B40 and MPB, licenses for the following
options will also be installed (where "x" is 1 for an EXA and 2 for an MXA):
— N90x0B-B40, 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth
— N90x0B-DP2, Digital Processor & 2 GB Capture Memory
— N90x0B-RTL, Real Time Link
— N90x0B-MPB, Microwave Preselector Bypass
— N90x0B-FS1, Fast Sweep Capability
— N90x0B-FS2, Enhanced Fast Sweep
The installation procedure begins with an “inventory” of the analyzer serial number,
currently-installed options, installed hardware, and software version. This information will be used
to verify that this upgrade kit is appropriate for the analyzer.

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Installation Kit Parts List

Quantity Description Keysight Part Number

1 A3 40 MHz Digital IF Assembly N9020-60016

1 Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit with Wire Markers N9020-60351

(includes cables W36 through W43, listed below)

1 Bracket, Bypass N9020-00021

1 Cable Assembly, Low Band Switch to PSBTSW Port 1 (W45) N9010-20009

1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid PSBTSW Port 4 - Pre Sel In (W48) N9020-20128

1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid Pre Sel Out - PSBTSW Port 3 (W47) N9020-20129

1 Cable RF, Semi-Rigid PSBTSW Port 2 - RF HB In (W46) N9020-20130

1 Cable Assembly, Switch Control (W30) E4410-60159

1 EM Switch, Transfer, DC - 50 GHz (SW4) 87222-60031

1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W50) 8121-1401a

with ends labeled ‘726’ and '17'

1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 530 mm LG (W37)b 8121-1401a

with ends labeled ‘900’ and ‘100’

1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 560 mm LG (W54) 8121-2288a

with ends labeled ‘716’ and ‘14’

1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 620 mm LG (W38) 8121-1861a

with ends labeled ‘901’ and ‘15’

1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 280 mm LG (W41) 8120-8868a

with ends labeled ‘601’ and ‘19’

1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 240 mm LG (W36)b 8121-1862 with ends labeled

’900’ and ’7’

1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 525 mm LG (W39)b 8121-2028 with one end labeled
‘1100’

2 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (8 mm long), Pan head 0515-0372

12 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (6 mm long), flathead 0515-1946

2 Screw, M3 x 0.5, (8 mm long), flathead 0515-2032

3 Screw, M2.5 x 0.45, (6 mm long), Pan head 0515-1934

1 Connector Body Housing Receptacle, 3-Pos, 1-Row 1252-1873

6 Cable Tie, Self-Locking, Nylon Gray 1400-0249

1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178

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Quantity Description Keysight Part Number

1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169

1 Installation Note This note

a. This cable is included in the Option B40/BUN Cable Kit with Wire Markers, p/n N9020-60301
b. Cables W36, W37, and W39 are not used in the N9010BU-BUN kit; they are only required for the
N9010BU-B40 kit.

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Tools Required
— T-8 TORX Driver
— T-10 TORX Driver
— T-20 TORX Driver
— 5/16-inch torque wrench
— 9/16-inch nut driver
— Scissors or knife
— Diagonal cutters
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.16.00 or later for EXA;
revision E.21.00 or later for MXA)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the X-Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
— EXA or MXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide, as appropriate.
The manuals are available online at the following URLs:

www.keysight.com/find/N9010B_service_guide
www.keysight.com/find/N9020B_service_guide
— Microsoft Windows based personnel computer with internet access and USB port

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.

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.

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

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. If the Product Number is N9010B and the upgrade product listed on the entitlement certificate
is N9020BU-BUN, DO NOT PROCEED with the installation of this kit. Similarly, if the Product
Number is N9020B and the upgrade product listed on the entitlement certificate is
N9010BU-BUN, DO NOT PROCEED with the installation of this kit. While the hardware in this
kit will fit either an N9010B or N9020B, the licenses generated by the entitlement are specific
to only one model.
4. 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 ("x" is 1 for an EXA
or 2 for an MXA).
N90x0B-503 ______
N9010B-507 ______
N9020B-508 ______
N90x0B-513 ______
N90x0B-526 ______
N90x0B-532 ______
N9020B-550 ______
N90x0B-544 ______
N90x0B-B25 ______
N90x0B-B40 ______
N90x0B-DP2 ______
N90x0B-MPB ______
Refer to the following conditions:
— If the analyzer is equipped with N9010B-B40 or N9020B-B40, do not proceed with the
installation of this upgrade kit. If this option is already installed, you do not need this
upgrade kit, since the necessary license and hardware is already present.

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— If the analyzer has a frequency range option of N90x0B-503, N9010B-507,N9020B-508,

N90x0B-513, or N90x0B-526, do not proceed with the installation of this kit. This kit can
only be installed on analyzers with frequency range options of 532, 544, or 550.
5. On the analyzer, press System, Show Hardware. Note the Part #, Matl Rev, Rev, OF Rev, and
Hw Id of the Front End Controller and Digital IF in the table below.

Assembly Name Part # Matl Rev Rev OF Rev Hw Id

Front End Controller

Digital IF

6. Refer to step 4 and step 5:

— If the analyzer has N90x0B-DP2 and/or N90x0B-MPB installed, verify that it also has a
Front End Controller with Hw Id of 75 or 170 and a Digital IF with Hw Id of 34. If any of the
listed options is present and the Front End Controller has Hw Id of 75 or 170 and the Digital
IF has Hw Id of 34, all the necessary hardware is already installed. It is only necessary to
redeem the license entitlement for N9010BU-BUN or N9020B-BUN, as appropriate, install
the licenses, and perform the necessary adjustments and performance verification tests.

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Update Instrument Software

If the analyzer does not have instrument software that supports the new hardware, many errors will
occur onscreen when the analyzer boots up. Updating the instrument software and installing the
necessary licenses before installing the new hardware will help ensure that the hardware
installation was successful.
Go to the following website and determine whether or not the analyzer has the latest instrument
software already installed:

http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software
If the analyzer does not have the latest instrument software already installed, download and install
the latest version.

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Licensing the New Options

License Installation Procedure over USB
1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) from the kit.
2. Refer to the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate. If the upgrade product is an
N9010BU-BUN, it can only be redeemed on an N9010B. Similarly, if the upgrade product is an
N9020BU-BUN, it can only be redeemed on an N9020B. Follow the instructions on the
Certificate to redeem the upgrade product.
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 analyzer’s USB ports. Connect a mouse to
another 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

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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 similar to the one shown in Figure 2. If the license file contains
multiple licenses, multiple “Successful License Installation” messages will appear. Wait until
all licenses have been consumed before removing the USB Storage Device.

If you will also be installing any of the following upgrade products:

N9010BU-CR3 or N9020BU-CR3, 2nd IF Output

N9010BU-CRP or N9020BU-CRP, Arbitrary IF Output
Now would be the best time to install the licenses for these other upgrades. By installing the
licenses now, the adjustments and performance verifications for these other upgrades will also
be performed.

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 analyzer folder: C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing.

Verify the License Installation

1. Before the licenses will be recognized, the XSA application must be restarted. Press System
and Exit Program. An Exit Program dialog box will appear; tap OK to confirm the exit.
2. Double-tap on the LaunchXSA icon on the Windows desktop. Wait for the XSA application to
finish starting (the analyzer should be sweeping).
3. Press System, Show System on the analyzer to display a list of all displayed options. You
should see the following options listed:
— N90x0B-B40 Analysis bandwidth, 40 MHz
— N90x0B-DP2 Digital Processor, 2 GB Deep Capture Memory
— N90x0B-FS1 Fast Sweep Capability
— N90x0B-FS2 Enhanced Fast Sweep
— N90x0B-MPB Microwave Preselector
— N90x0B-RTL Real Time Link

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Analyzer Disassembly

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.

If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the “Portable Instrument
(Option PRC)” section on page 16 to remove the outer case.

Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.

Refer to the data in the Analyzer Information procedure. If the analyzer has N90x0B-DP2 and/or
N90x0B-MPB installed and has a Front End Controller with Hw id of 75 or 170 and a Digital IF with
Hw Id of 34, it is not necessary to install any hardware. Instead, skip to the “Verify Optional
Functionality” on page 44.

Standard Instrument (Benchtop Configuration)

1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Figure 3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) 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.
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 3 Benchtop Configuration Outer Case Removal

7. Proceed to the “Front Frame Assembly Removal” section to remove the front frame.

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Portable Instrument (Option PRC)

Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed.

1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.

2. Refer to Figure 4. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (1) that
hold the bail handle (2) to the front frame.

Figure 4 Bail Handle and Front Bumpers Removal (Option PRC)

3. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws (two on each side) (6) that hold the strap
handle plugs (5) in place.

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4. Refer to Figure 5. Using the T-20 driver, remove the four screws including washers (1) that
hold the rear bumpers (2) in place.
5. Pull the instrument cover (3) off towards the rear of the instrument.

Figure 5 Option PRC Instrument Outer Case Removal

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Front Frame Assembly Removal

1. Refer to Figure 6. If Option EXM, External Mixing, is present, disconnect the cable connection
(2) between W27 and W28.
2. Using the T-10 driver, remove the eight screws (1), four on each side, to detach the front
frame from the chassis.

Figure 6 Front Frame Removal

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3. Refer to Figure 7. Pull the front frame carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon
cable W1 from the A8 Motherboard.

W1 may have locking springs on each side. Depress the spring on each side of the connector to
remove from the motherboard.

4. If the instrument has Option BBA (BBIQ inputs), there will be an additional cable (W24) that
will need to be removed. W24 connects to the A18 BBIQ Interface board.

Figure 7 Front Panel Cable

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Rear Panel Removal

1. Refer to Figure 8. Using the T-10 driver, remove the twenty screws (2) and (3) attaching the
rear panel (1) to the chassis. The rear panel can now be removed.
2. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to remove the nut securing the EXT REF IN connector from the
rear panel.
3. Disconnect the cable connected to the Aux IF Out port on the rear panel using a 5/16-inch
open-end wrench or 5/16-inch nut driver.
4. The rear panel can now be removed.

Figure 8 Rear Panel Removal

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Top Brace
1. Refer to Figure 9. To remove the top brace (1), use the T-10 driver to remove the eight
panhead screws (3) (0515-0372), four on each side, attaching the brace to the chassis. Also
remove and discard the twelve flathead screws (4) (0515-1946) attaching the top brace to the
boards.

Figure 9 Top Brace Removal

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RF Bracket Removal
1. Refer to Figure 10. Remove the RF bracket (1) by removing the remaining eight screws (2)
using the T-10 driver.

Figure 10 RF Bracket Removal

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Installing Microwave Preselector Bypass Switches

1. Refer to Figure 11. Disconnect ribbon cable W18 from the A11 Low Band Switch.
2. Remove the semi-rigid cables W3, W7, W8, and W9 using the 5/16 inch wrench. W3 and W9
will be re-used later but W7 and W8 will not be re-used.

Figure 11 Low Band Switch Cable Removal

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3. Locate the preselector bypass transfer switch (87222-60031), the bypass bracket
(N9020-00021) and the three M2.5x0.45 6mm long screws (0515-1934) in the kit.
4. Refer to Figure 12. Mount the preselector bypass transfer switch (SW4) to the bypass bracket
using the three 0515-1934 screws (1) as shown. Note the location of ports 1 and 4 on the
transfer switch relative to the bracket as shown in Figure 12. Torque to 6 inch-pounds.

Figure 12 SW4 Bracket

5. Locate the switch control cable harness (E4410-60159) (W30) and the connector body
housing receptacle (1252-1873) in the kit. Note that one end of the W30 harness has two
3-contact connectors, one with wire colors of green, black, and purple and the other with wire
colors green, black and orange. Insert the connector body housing receptacle into the
connector with the green, black, and orange wires.
6. Connect the remaining 3-contact connector, with the green, black, and purple wires, to the
pigtail harness on SW4.
7. Orient the two 3-contact connectors of the W30 harness such that the connectors are just to
the left of ports 1 and 4 of SW4.

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8. Refer to Figure 13. Secure the bypass bracket (2) to the chassis using two 0515-2032 screws
(1) included in the kit. Torque to 9 inch pounds.

Figure 13 Securing Bypass Bracket to Chassis

9. Refer to Figure 14. Route ribbon cable W18 between the SW4 Transfer Switch and the bypass
bracket. Connect W18 to A11J4.

Figure 14 W18 Ribbon Cable Routing

10.Connect the remaining end of the W30 harness to A15J801.

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Installing New Coax Cables

Figure 15 Installing New Coax Cables

1. Refer to Figure 15. Locate W48 N9020-20128 semi-rigid coax cable in the kit. Install W48
between the input of the A12 Preselector and Port 4 of the SW4 Transfer Switch. Torque to
10 inch-pounds.
2. Locate W45 N9010-20009 semi-rigid coax cable in the kit. Install W45 between A11J3 and
Port 1 of the SW4 Transfer Switch. Torque to 10 inch-pounds
3. Locate W47 N9020-20129 semi-rigid coax cable in the kit. Install W47 between the output of
the A12 Preselector and Port 3 of the SW4 Transfer Switch. Torque to 10 inch-pounds
4. Re-install W9 semi-rigid coax cable between the output of the A10 Input Attenuator B and
A1J1. Torque to 10 inch-pounds
5. Locate W46 N9020-20130 semi-rigid coax cable in the kit. Install W46 between A13J9 and
Port 2 of the SW4 Transfer Switch. Torque to 10 inch-pounds
6. Re-install W3 semi-rigid coax cable between A11J2 and A13J2. Torque to 10 inch-pounds.

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Replace A3 Digital IF Assembly

1. Refer to Figure 16. Disconnect cables W12 and W13 from the bottom of the DIF assembly.

Figure 16 W12 and W13 Removal

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2. Refer to Figure 17. Pull the AIF/DIF assembly part way out of the chassis. Disconnect cables
W13, W14, and W15 from the AIF assembly.

Figure 17 AIF/DIF Assembly Removal

3. Discard cable W13.

4. The AIF/DIF assembly can be removed from the chassis by pulling straight out the back.
5. Disconnect ribbon cable W2 from A2J820. Separate the A2 AIF from the A3 DIF by removing
the three screws securing the two boards together. These screws and the A2 AIF assembly will
be re-used, but the A3 DIF assembly will be replaced.
6. Locate A3 40 MHz Digital IF (N9020-60016) assembly in the kit.

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7. Refer to Figure 18. To pair the AIF and DIF together again, set the DIF (2) in position over the
AIF (1). Attach the AIF to the DIF with three screws (3) (0515-0372) removed earlier. Torque
to 9 inch-pounds, starting with the middle screw.

Figure 18 AIF/DIF Pairing

8. Connect the ribbon cable W2 to J820 on the AIF (1).

9. Slide the AIF/DIF assembly into the slot at the rear of the instrument and push on the
assembly to mate the connectors to the motherboard assembly.

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Figure 19 AIF Cables

Figure 20 DIF Cables

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Cable Installation
10.Remove the wire cable hold-down on the right side of the chassis to free the gray coax cables
going to the A16 Reference Assembly.
11.Refer to Figure 21. Locate W38 in the Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable will have part number
8121-1861 and will be labeled “901” on one end and “15” on the other. Connect the end
labeled “901” to A15J901 on the A15 Enhanced Front End Controller (EFEC) Assembly. Route
the cable along the side of the EFEC board to the right side of the instrument and through the
cutout in the chassis between A9 and A12. Connect the other end to A3J15 on the A3 DIF
Assembly.

Figure 21 W36, W37, W38, and W39 Cables

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12.Refer to Figure 22. Disconnect cable W12 from A16J710 on the A16 Reference Assembly and
discard.

Figure 22 Reference Cables

13.Refer to Figure 22. Locate W54 in the B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable has part number
8121-2288 and will be labeled “716” on one end and “14” on the other. Connect the end
labeled “716” to A16J716 on the A16 Reference Assembly. Route the cable along the right side
wall to A3J14 on the A3 DIF Assembly. Add this cable to the spiral wrap around W14.
14.Refer to Figure 19 and Figure 20. Locate W41 in the Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable will
have part number 8120-8868 and will be labeled “601” on one end and “19” on the other.
Connect the end labeled “19” to A3J19 on the A3 DIF Assembly. Route the cable to the right
side of the instrument and up to the A2 EAIF Assembly. Connect the cable to A2J601 with the
cable routed behind the screw head near A2J601.
15.Refer to Figure 19. Connect W14 to A2J300 on the A2 EAIF Assembly.
16.Connect W37 to A2J100 on the A2 EAIF Assembly.
17.Refer to Figure 22. Locate W50 in the Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable will have part number
8121-1401 and will be labeled “726” on one end and “17” on the other. Connect the end
labeled “726” to A16J726 on the A16 Reference Assembly. Route the cable along the right side
wall behind the A9 and A10 Input Attenuators and through the cutout in the chassis between
A9 and A12. Connect the other end to A3J17 on the A3 Digital IF (DIF) Assembly.

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18.Refer to Figure 19 and Figure 20. Locate W41 in the Opt B40/BUN Cable Kit. This cable will
have part number 8121-8868 and will be labeled "601" on one end and "19" on the other.
Connect the end labeled "19" to A3J19 on the A2 DIF Assembly. Route the cable to the right
side of the instrument and up to the A2 EAIF Assembly. Connect the cable to A2J601 with the
cable routed behind the screw head near A2J601.

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Dressing Cables
1. Refer to Figure 23. Dress the coaxial cables and semi-rigid cables neatly and tie together using
cable ties (1400-0249) at the locations indicated.

Figure 23 Adding Cable Ties near A13 and A15 Assemblies

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2. Refer to Figure 24. Dress the coaxial cables and semi-rigid cables neatly and tie together using
cable ties (1400-0249) at the locations indicated.

Figure 24 Adding Cable Ties near A9 and A10 Assemblies

3. Refer to Figure 25. Reinstall the wire cable hold down. Assure the cables lie flat.
4. Dress the coaxial cables and semi-rigid cables neatly and tie together using cable ties
(1400-0249) at the locations indicated.

Figure 25 Cables Under Cable Hold Down

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Reassembly
1. Refer to Figure 26. Using the RF Bracket included in the kit, position the RF bracket (1) onto
the chassis and replace the eight screws (2).
2. Secure the Bypass Bracket to the RF Bracket using two 0515-0372 screws (3) provided in the
kit. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.

Figure 26 RF Bracket Replacement

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3. Refer to Figure 27. To replace the top brace (1), place it in the correct position on the chassis
and attach using the 0515-1946 (4) screws included in this kit and the 0515-0372 (3) screws
removed earlier. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.

Figure 27 Top Brace Replacement

4. Attach the W23 External Reference cable to the rear panel and secure with a lock washer
(2190-0102) and nut (0590-2332). Torque to 21 inch-pounds using a 9/16” nut driver.
5. Attach the W39 Aux IF Out cable to the rear panel and secure with the lock washer and nut
that came with the cable. Torque to 9 inch-pounds with a 5/16” nut driver.

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6. Refer to Figure 28. Place the rear panel (1) into position in the chassis. Replace the twenty
screws (2) to attach the rear panel to the chassis. Torque to 9 inch-pounds.

Figure 28 Rear Panel Replacement

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7. Refer to Figure 29. Reattach the ribbon cable W1.

8. Reattach the ribbon cable W24 for instruments with Option BBA.

Figure 29 Front Panel Cable

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9. Refer to Figure 30. Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly onto the chassis. Ensure no
cables are crushed. Replace the eight screws (1), four on each side of the chassis. Torque to
9 inch pounds.
10.If Option EXM, External Mixing, is present, attach semi-rigid LO/IF cables. Torque to
10 inch-pounds.

Figure 30 Front Frame Replacement

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Final Installation for Standard Instruments

(Benchtop Configuration, Figure 3)
1. Refer to Figure 3. 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.

Final Installation for Portable Instruments

(Option PRC, Figure 4 and Figure 5)
1. Refer to Figure 5. 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. Refer to Figure 5. Replace the four rear bumpers (2) to the rear of the instrument using the
four screws (1). Torque to 21 inch pounds.
3. Refer to Figure 4. Replace the four hole plugs (5) to both sides of the instrument.
4. Refer to Figure 4. Replace the bail handle (2) (using the four screws (1)) to the Front Frame
Assembly. Torque to 21 inch pounds.

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Loading New Hardware Drivers

On the first boot-up after installing the new hardware, the analyzer will detect the new hardware
and will need to load drivers for the new hardware. The analyzer will boot-up as Instrument user,
but loading the new drivers requires administrator privileges.
1. Turn on the analyzer and wait for the XSA application to launch.
2. During the start up of the XSA application, it will detect the new hardware and need to load
new drivers. You will be prompted for an administrator login and password. The default
administrator login is “administrator” and the default password is “Keysight4u!”.
3. You will receive two prompts as described above. The first prompt is for the “Agilent PXA DIF”
and the other is for the “Agilent Receiver Module”. Both of these relate to the new A3 40 MHz
Digital IF Assembly.
4. After the hardware drivers have been installed, the XSA application will continue to start up.
Continue to Verify Hardware Installation.

Update FPGA Code

On the first boot-up after installing the new hardware, the analyzer will detect the new A3 40 MHz
BW Digital IF. However, the FPGA code in the new assemblies will not necessarily be synchronized
with the instrument software installed earlier. The following procedure ensures that the FPGA code
in the new assemblies is updated to the correct revision.
1. Turn on the analyzer and wait for the XSA application to launch.
2. Close the instrument application by pressing System and Exit Program. An Exit Program dialog
box will appear; tap OK to confirm the exit.
3. Tap Start, and select Log Off from the Shut Down drop-down list.
4. Tap the keyboard icon in the lower left or the Keyboard key below the numeric keypad.
Re-login as “administrator”. The default password is “Keysight4u!”. Tap OK.
5. On the desktop, tap Start, Computer, and select the C: drive. Navigate to the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Keysight\SignalAnalysis\Physics
6. In this folder find and execute the file named:
FPGA_Prog.bat

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7. The FPGA Programming Utility will start and a window as shown in Figure 31 will appear.

Figure 31 FPGA Programming Utility

8. To program the FPGA code, press 1 on the numeric keypad and press Enter. You will need to
confirm this selection by pressing 1 and Enter one more time.
9. The programming of the FPGA code could take several minutes to complete. Once it has
finished the instrument will reboot itself to use the new code and this process will then be
completed.

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Verify Hardware Installation

1. Verify the spectrum analyzer application loads and sweeps as expected.
2. Press System, Show Hardware on the analyzer and verify that the new DIF board identifies
itself as:
— Digital IF (Hw Id = 34)

Verify Optional Functionality

1. Press MODE/MEAS, I/Q Analyzer (Basic), OK.
2. Press MEAS SETUP, IF Path, and select the IF Path drop-down menu.
3. Verify that selections appear labeled “25 MHz” and “40 MHz”.
4. Press AMPTD, Signal Path, uW Path Control.
5. Verify that selections appear labeled “Standard Path” and “uW Presel Bypass”.
6. Tap uW Presel Bypass. If the path was previously set to Standard Path, you should hear a
click.
7. Tap Standard Path. If the path was previously set to uW Presel Bypass path, you should hear a
click.

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Utilities, Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests

Calibration software and specified test equipment is required to perform the adjustments and
performance verification testing. Information on how to obtain this software can be found at

http://www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware

Utilities Required
— None

Adjustments Required
The following adjustments are the minimum set required to ensure that the newly installed
hardware is functioning properly.
— Perform all adjustments

Performance Tests Required

The following performance verification tests are the minimum set required to ensure that this newly
installed option is functioning properly.
— Perform all performance tests

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 the calibration must be made between the end user and the calibration provider.
For assistance, get in touch with 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 (8am-8pm EST Monday -Friday)

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This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2018
Edition 1, July 2018

N9020-90290

www.keysight.com