Keysight N9020B, Installation Note

Page 1: ...t Please note that Agilent s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies For more information go to www keysight com Keysight Technologies N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer Analog Baseband IQ Inputs Option BBA Upgrade Kit Installation Note ...

Page 2: ... implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Keysight Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Manual Part Number N9020 90257 Supersedes None Edition Edition 1 May 2016 Printed in USA Malaysia Published by Keysight Technologies Inc 1400...

Page 3: ...sts 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 us...

Page 4: ...ex Ribbonb b Only needed when installing on N9030B 8121 2090 1 Cable Flex Ribbonc c Only needed when installing on N9020B 8121 1683 1 Option BBA Cable Kit with wire markers N9030 60018 1 Core Bracket top N9020 00071 1 Core Bracket bottom N9020 00072 60 Screws M3 X 0 5 8 mm long 0515 0372 1 Vibration Mount 0460 2725 15 Screws M3 X 0 5 6 mm long flat head 0515 1946 9 Screws M3 X 0 5 8 mm long flat h...

Page 5: ... be shipped back to the end user for their use 5063 2143 Probe tip BNC adapter 8120 2682 cable Entitlement Certificate Before you disassemble the instrument turn the power switch to Standby 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 perfo...

Page 6: ... 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 con...

Page 7: ...lation Note N9020 90257 7 Option BBA Analog Baseband I Q Inputs Retrofit Kit Figure 1 Benchtop Configuration Outer Case Removal 7 Proceed to the Front Frame Assembly Removal section to remove the front frame ...

Page 8: ...mbly 2 from the front frame Figure 2 Bail Handle and Front Bumpers Removal Option PRC 3 Using the T 20 driver remove the four screws 6 two on each side that attach the four strap handle plugs 5 from both sides of the instrument 4 Refer to Figure 3 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 off towards the rear ...

Page 9: ...Installation Note N9020 90257 9 Option BBA Analog Baseband I Q Inputs Retrofit Kit Figure 3 Portable Instrument Outer Case Removal Option PRC ...

Page 10: ...ption BBA Analog Baseband I Q Inputs Retrofit Kit Front Frame Assembly Removal 1 Refer to Figure 4 Using the T 10 driver remove the eight screws 1 four on each side to detach the front frame from the chassis Figure 4 Front Frame Removal ...

Page 11: ...it Kit 2 Refer to Figure 5 Pull the front frame carefully away from the chassis Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the A8 Motherboard Figure 5 Front Panel Cable W1 may have locking springs on each side Depress the spring on each side of the connector to remove from the motherboard ...

Page 12: ...Bracket Removal 1 Refer to Figure 6 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 6 Top Brace Removal ...

Page 13: ...N9020 90257 13 Option BBA Analog Baseband I Q Inputs Retrofit Kit RF Bracket Removal 1 Refer to Figure 7 Remove the RF bracket 1 by removing the remaining seven screws 2 using the T 10 driver Figure 7 RF Bracket Removal ...

Page 14: ...n Note N9020 90257 Option BBA Analog Baseband I Q Inputs Retrofit Kit Option BBA Hardware Installation 1 Refer to Figure 8 Locate and install the N9020 60093 BBIQ Main Board into slot 4 Figure 8 Option BBA Main Board ...

Page 15: ...ng on the top of each board extractor both the right and left hand side 3 Route ribbon cable 8121 1683 from the BBIQ Main board through the chassis side wall and out to the front of the instrument 4 Gently press the cable into place until it snaps into the connector of the BBIQ Main board Figure 9 Cable Installation Use the end of the cable furthest from the ferrite block ...

Page 16: ...Slots 3 through 6 will have existing coax cables Move these four cables over one slot each to slots 4 through 7 and place the BBIQ cable in slot 3 4 Install the 707 end of the 8121 1401 cable to J707 on the Reference board 5 Install the 101 end of the 8121 1401 cable to J101 on the BBIQ Main Board 6 Refer to Figure 7 Replace the RF bracket 1 by replacing the eight screws provided in this kit 0515 ...

Page 17: ...1 Refer to Figure 11 To replace the top brace 1 place the brace into the correct position and attach the appropriate screws included in the kit There is an additional screw provided in this kit 0515 1946 5 to attach the top brace to the BBIQ Main board Torque to 9 inch pounds Figure 11 Top Brace Replacement ...

Page 18: ...and Overlay Installation 1 Refer to Figure 12 Locate the N9020 63095 LED board 1 and N9020 80166 LED board overlay 2 Figure 12 LED Board and Overlay You will need to remove the blank label on the front frame by peeling it off Then remove the filler plate by removing two screws with a T10 driver ...

Page 19: ...t 2 Refer to Figure 13 Line up the holes and carefully attach the N9020 80166 overlay to the LED board 3 Install the LED board with overlay attached 1 into the front frame 4 Secure the LED board with 0515 1946 screws 2 in two places Torque to 9 in lbs Figure 13 LED Board Installation ...

Page 20: ... BBA Analog Baseband I Q Inputs Retrofit Kit 5 Refer to Figure 14 Line up and carefully attach the top overlay N9020 80163 over the lower overlay 6 Press firmly down over the entire surface area of the top overlay Figure 14 Overlay Alignment ...

Page 21: ...s Retrofit Kit 7 Refer to Figure 15 Install the BBIQ Interface Board N9020 60094 into the front frame passing the BNC connectors through the holes 8 Secure the BBIQ Interface Board with two 0515 0372 screws 2 Torque to 9 in lbs Figure 15 BBIQ Interface Board Installation ...

Page 22: ...ption BBA Analog Baseband I Q Inputs Retrofit Kit 9 Refer to Figure 16 Secure BBIQ Interface Board to the side of the front frame with a single 0515 2032 screw 1 Torque to 9 in lbs Figure 16 BBIQ Interface Board Side Screw Installation ...

Page 23: ...Retrofit Kit 10 Refer to Figure 17 Connect the ribbon 8121 1683 to the BBIQ Interface Board N9020 60094 11 Install two N9020 20017 Hex screws 1 to secure the flex ribbon into the connector Torque to 4 in lbs with the inch socket Figure 17 Inverter Ribbon Cable Installation ...

Page 24: ...into the opening of the display shield 14 Position the ferrite core that is on the ribbon cable over the Core Bracket Bottom 15 Position the Core Bracket Top over the ferrite core Secure with four 0515 0372 screws 5 Torque to 9 in lbs 16 Plug the ribbon cable W1 into the motherboard 17 Refer to Figure 4 Carefully install the front panel assembly making sure that the flex cable is not pinched Also ...

Page 25: ... 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 2 and 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 ...

Page 26: ...o ensure that the FPGA code is properly updated in the new assemblies The most current instrument software version can be downloaded at http www keysight com find mxa_software Update instructions are located at this website as well This will guarantee The analyzer has the latest instrument software version to support Option BBA FPGA updates are done to the BBIQ hardware ...

Page 27: ...de 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 U...

Page 28: ...y placing the license file in the following folder on the MXA C Program Files Agilent licensing Verify the Installation 1 If you haven t already verified the BBA hardware and license press System Show System on the analyzer to display a list of all installed options You should notice the BBIQ boards and license Before performing adjustments and performance verification tests using the N7800A Calib...

Page 29: ...50 kHz Option BBA Frequency Response Below 250 kHz Option BBA Frequency Response Above 250 kHz Option BBA Channel Match Option BBA 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 arrang...

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