Keysight Technologies EXA Installation and operation manual
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Keysight EXA Signal Analyzer
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade
Kit
Installation Note
Notice.
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© Copyright 2012-2015 Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Edition 1, February 2015
Published in USA
Installation Note N9010-90041 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.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.
Products Affected: EXA N9010A
Serial Numbers: MY/SG/US51440000 and above
(Options 532 and 544)
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
( ) Customer
Estimated Installation Time:
Estimated Adjustment Time:
Estimated Verification Time:
1.5 Hours
1.0 Hoursa
1.0 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 an EXA signal analyzer with frequency range option 532 or 544
and serial number MY/SG/US51440000 or later to add Option EXM, External Mixing.
In addition to installing the hardware to support Option EXM, a license for the following option will
also be installed:
— N9010A-EXM, External Mixing
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Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Installation Kit Parts List
Quantity Description Keysight Part
Number
1 Adapter- Coaxial Straight Female-SMA to Female-SMA, 50W 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 cable W26, listed below)
N9010-60009
1 Cable Assembly, External Mixing, Front Panel (W27) N9020-20166
1 Cable Assembly, mmW Front End to W27 (W28)
(for use in millimeter wave analyzers)
N9020-20198
1 Cable Assembly, Coaxial 275 mm LG (W26)
(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 N9010-60009.
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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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
—Diagonalcutters
— Keysight Calibration and Adjustment Software, N7814A (revision E.10.00 or later)
— Test equipment and computer supported by the X- Series Performance Tests and Adjustment
Software
— EXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide. This manual is available as:
— N9010A Option OBW or
— Keysight part number N9010-90050
— 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.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect a power cord to the analyzer and turn on the analyzer.
Installation Note N9010-90041 7
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
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.
N9010A-503_____
N9010A-507_____
N9010A-513_____
N9010A-526_____
N9010A-532_____
N9010A-544_____
4. If the analyzer is equipped with any of the following frequency range options (refer to the data
in step 3 above):
N9010A-503
N9010A-507
N9010A-513
N9010A-526
do not proceed with the installation of this upgrade kit.
An RF or microwave EXA is not compatible with Option EXM.
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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.
NOTE If the analyzer has Option PRC, Portable Configuration, refer to the "Option
PRC." section on page 10 to remove the outer case.
Standard Instrument
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Appendix Figure 1, “Instrument Outer Case Removal,”. 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.
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
Option PRC
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.
2. Refer to Appendix Figure 2, “Bail Handle Removal,”. 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 2 Bail Handle Removal
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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