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Option MTU, MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit
Option MTP, MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit
with PC6 CPU

Keysight Technologies

N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer

Installation Note

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Page 1: ...Option MTU MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit Option MTP MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit with PC6 CPU Keysight Technologies N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer Installation Note ...

Page 2: ...d to the 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 N9030 90098 Edition Edition 1 July 2016 Printed in USA Malaysia Published by Keysight Technologies Inc 1400 Founta...

Page 3: ...30AK MTP should be installed on N9030As that do not have a PC6 CPU A PC6 CPU is included in this kit along with a new SSD Part of the upgrade process is the license transformation process which creates new licenses to replace those of the existing measurement applications This is because older measurement application licenses whose model numbers end in the letters A or B for example N9071A or N908...

Page 4: ...9068C Phase Noise measurement application or the N9071C GSM EDGE measurement application If the current version of instrument software does not support one of the transformed licenses the description as displayed in the Show System screen will include the phrase Dormant License UI Conversion For example N9064A Dormant License UI Conversion VXA app The hardware included in the kit may come in sever...

Page 5: ...PG Large W1312 40017 1 Solid State Drive Replacement WES7 3 Screws M3 x 0 5 8 mm long pan head 0515 0372 9 Screws M3 x 0 5 8 mm long flat head 0515 2032 1 Overlay BBIQ Top MultiTouch Light Color N9020 80192 1 Overlay BBIQ Bottom MultiTouch Light Color N9020 80193 1 Nameplate 3 6 GHz MultiTouch N9030A N9030 80055 1 Nameplate 8 4 GHz MultiTouch N9030A N9030 80056 1 Nameplate 13 6 GHz MultiTouch N903...

Page 6: ...e 2 6 GHz Quad Core 16 GB RAM no HDD W1312 60141 1 Tray Assembly solid state drive 160 GB W1312 60302 3 Screws M3 x 0 5 8 mm long pan head 0515 0372 9 Screws M3 x 0 5 8 mm long flat head 0515 2032 1 Overlay BBIQ Top MultiTouch Light Color N9020 80192 1 Overlay BBIQ Bottom MultiTouch Light Color N9020 80193 1 Nameplate 3 6 GHz MultiTouch N9030A N9030 80055 1 Nameplate 8 4 GHz MultiTouch N9030A N903...

Page 7: ... 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 i...

Page 8: ...o the data in step 2 above If the Product Number is not N9030A do not proceed with the installation of this kit This kit is to be installed only on N9030A signal analyzers 5 Refer to the data in step 3 above If upgrade product N9030A MTU is being installed and the currently installed CPU is either N9030A PC2 or N9030A PC4 do not proceed with the installation of this kit This kit is to be installed...

Page 9: ...e Licenses_N9030A_MY49430501 4 Insert the USB storage device into one of the analyzer s USB ports 5 Using the mouse navigate to the folder C Program Files Agilent licensing 6 Change the folder s properties so that hidden files can be viewed a If the operating system is WinXP click on Tools and select Folder Options Select the View tab In the Advanced Settings window under Hidden files and folders ...

Page 10: ...into one of the available instrument USB ports Perform a virus scan on this device before use 3 On the front panel of the instrument press System Alignments Backup or Restore Align Data Click on OK The signal analyzer application will close and the Alignment Data Wizard will start This might take a few minutes 4 The Alignment Data Wizard window as shown in Figure 1 will appear Figure 1 Alignment D...

Page 11: ...MTU upgrades where the solid state drive is replaced If the N9030A MTP upgrade is being performed skip to Replacing CPU Assembly N9030A MTP Upgrade Only 1 Turn off the instrument and remove the AC power cord 2 Refer to Figure 2 Locate and remove the existing disk drive carrier assembly 2 from the instrument by loosening the rear panel screw 1 Figure 2 Replacing the Disk Drive Carrier Assembly ...

Page 12: ...rier assembly that secure the drive 2 Figure 3 Disk Drive Screws 4 Remove the disk drive 2 from the carrier assembly 5 Place the new disk drive included in the kit onto the carrier assembly and attach with the four machine screws 1 Torque to 9 in lbs 6 Refer to Figure 2 Replace the disk drive carrier assembly 2 into the instrument and tighten the screw to 9 in lbs ...

Page 13: ... AC power cord 2 Refer to Figure 4 Remove the existing CPU assembly from the instrument by removing the 6 rear panel screws 1 The CPU assembly can be removed from the chassis by using the two ejectors to pull it straight out the back Figure 4 CPU Assembly Removal 3 With the ejectors pulled out slide the new CPU assembly into the slot at the rear of the instrument and push on the assembly to mate t...

Page 14: ...by a screen that automatically loads the operating system 4 The License Agreement dialog box as shown in Figure 5 appears providing information regarding the instrument software licensing During the initial power on process the instrument may turn itself off and restart a number of times This is normal and only happens during the initial installation process The instrument may require more than 5 ...

Page 15: ...tware 5 After the instrument restarts a status window as shown in Figure 6 appears providing information regarding the instrument software licensing Figure 6 Application Launch Status Window After launching the setup do not turn off the instrument or remove power before the setup routine completes and the system restarts Turning off the instrument may corrupt the system and the instrument software...

Page 16: ...8 Continued Application Launch Status Window 9 Once the instrument application software completes loading the instrument initialization will be completed Continue with the next section for putting the new disk drive or CPU into service If you do not check the Do not show this message again check box this message will be displayed each time the instrument is turned on No application will start whil...

Page 17: ...elected license key files 5 Navigate to the C Program Files Agilent licensing folder 6 Press Ctrl V to copy all the license key files to the licensing folder 7 As each license is installed you will see a message saying Successful License Installation in the lower right corner of the instrument display 8 If you see a Feature Already Licensed message for each of the licenses being restored in the lo...

Page 18: ...W Revision Updating the Instrument Software 1 Compare the currently installed software version with the original software version noted in step 2 of the Analyzer Information procedure earlier in this note 2 If the original software version noted in step 2 of the Analyzer Information procedure is newer than the currently installed software version an instrument software update is required The lates...

Page 19: ...with the instrument or run an FGPA update program If this program detects that there are assemblies that need to be updated it will update them to the correct version Updating the Instrument FPGA Code 1 Connect a USB mouse and keyboard to available instrument USB ports 2 Using the mouse select Start My Computer Navigate to the following folder C Program Files Agilent SignalAnalysis Physics 3 In th...

Page 20: ...de Kits 5 To program the FPGA code enter 1 and press Enter You will need to confirm this selection by selecting 1 and Enter one more time 6 The programming of the FPGA code could take a few minutes to complete Once it has finished the instrument will reboot itself to use the new code ...

Page 21: ...earlier used to backup the instrument calibration data to one of the instrument USB ports 3 Press System Alignments Backup or Restore Align Data 4 The Alignment Data Wizard window as shown in Figure 1 will appear 5 Follow the on screen instruction to Restore the calibration data from the USB memory device No matter how the instrument calibration data was backed up prior to this upgrade any further...

Page 22: ...p should be performed this time to the SD card 1 Remove any USB memory devices from the instrument 2 With the instrument turned on and the signal analyzer application running as normal press System Alignments Backup or Restore Align Data 3 The Alignment Data Wizard window as shown in Figure 10 will appear Figure 10 Alignment Data Wizard 4 Follow the on screen instructions to backup the calibration...

Page 23: ...he new licenses the analyzer has a 100 license limit To delete the currently installed licenses for which migration products exist proceed as follows a With a keyboard and mouse connected to the USB ports of the analyzer close the XSA application b Click on Start All Programs Keysight License Manager Keysight License Manager This will launch the Keysight License Manager which will list all current...

Page 24: ...es When the License File is consumed the Keysight License Manager will display a Successful License Installation message similar to the one shown in Figure 12 Since 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 Figure 12 Successful License Installation Verif...

Page 25: ...face Upgrade Kits 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 Make sure any adapters on the front panel are removed ...

Page 26: ... to Figure 13 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 Using the T 20 driver remove the four screws including washers 3 that hold the rear feet 4 in place 4 Pull the instrument cover 5 off towards the rear of the instrument Figure 13 Standard Instrument Outer Case Removal ...

Page 27: ...bly Removal 1 If the PXA has Option EXM External Mixer use a open end wrench and 5 16 open end wrench to disconnect semi rigid coax cable W29 from W17 2 Refer to Figure 14 Using the T 10 driver remove the eight screws 1 four on each side to detach the front frame from the chassis Figure 14 Front Frame Removal ...

Page 28: ...there will be an additional cable W24 that will need to be removed Use a nut driver or open end wrench to loosen and remove the screws securing W24 to the A18 BBIQ Interface Board Remove the two 0515 0372 screws securing the core bracket to the display shield 5 Pull the Front Frame Assembly carefully away from the chassis Remove the ribbon cable W1 from the motherboard W1 may have locking springs ...

Page 29: ...of Option BBA Parts from Original Front Frame Assembly 1 Refer to Figure 16 Remove the single 0515 1035 1 screw that secures the BBIQ Interface Board to the side of the frame Figure 16 Remove BBIQ Interface Board Side Screw This procedure applies only to instruments with Option BBA BBIQ Analog Inputs ...

Page 30: ... Kits 2 Refer to Figure 17 Remove the two 0515 0372 screws 2 that secure the BBIQ Interface Board 1 to the front frame Figure 17 Remove BBIQ Interface Board 3 Remove the BBIQ Interface Board 1 by pulling the board out from behind the front frame The BBIQ Interface board will be re used ...

Page 31: ...stallation Note N9030 90098 31 Option MTU and MTP MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kits 4 Refer to Figure 18 Peel off the top BBIQ overlay from the front frame assembly Figure 18 Remove BBIQ Top Overlay ...

Page 32: ...ove the LED board by removing the two 0515 1227 screws 2 6 If the bottom BBIQ overlay did not peel off with the top overlay peel off the bottom BBIQ overlay from the LED board Remove any adhesive residue from the LED board The LED board will be re used but the overlays will not be re used Figure 19 LED Board Removal ...

Page 33: ... External Mixing Parts from Original Front Frame 1 Refer to Figure 20 Disconnect semi rigid coax cable W29 from the Ext Mixer connector using a 5 16 inch open end wrench W29 will be re used Figure 20 Disconnect W29 from Ext Mixer Connector This procedure applies only to instruments with Option EXM External Mixing ...

Page 34: ...ure 21 Use a deep 5 16 inch socket wrench to loosen and remove the hex nut 2950 0223 and lock washer 2190 0067 on the inside of the front frame that is attaching the Ext Mixer connector to the front frame The Ext Mixer connector lock washer and hex nut will be re used Figure 21 Removing EXT MIXER Connector ...

Page 35: ...ront frame around the keypad is clean 4 Remove the backing from the Keypad Overlay and carefully apply it to the new Front Frame Assembly Press down on the Keypad Overlay to ensure good adhesion to the Front Frame Assembly 5 Locate the Knob W1312 40017 in the kit Push the knob onto the shaft of the RPG 6 If the analyzer does not have Option BBA BBIQ Analog Inputs do the following a Locate the Blan...

Page 36: ...the assembly The hex feature on the connector should engage with the recess in the front frame assembly Refer to Figure 22 Secure the connector using the lock washer and hex nut from the rear Torque to 21 inch pounds Figure 22 Attaching SMA Female Connector 3 Locate the External Mixing Front Panel semi rigid coax assembly that was removed from the original front frame assembly This is W29 Note tha...

Page 37: ...t 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 24 Torque the cable nut on the Ext Mixer connector to 10 inch pounds Figure 23 Connecting W29 to Ext Mixer Connector Figure 24 Proper Orientation of W29 ...

Page 38: ...lay The screws will be re used but the filler plate will not be re used 2 Refer to Figure 25 Locate the LED board 1 that was removed earlier and the N9020 80193 LED board overlay 2 located in the kit Figure 25 LED Board and Overlay This procedure only applies to analyzers with Option BBA BBIQ Analog Inputs If the analyzer does not have Option BBA proceed to the next section ...

Page 39: ...re 25 Line up the holes and carefully attach the N9020 80193 overlay to the LED board 4 Refer to Figure 26 Install the LED board with overlay attached 1 into the front frame 5 Secure the LED board in two places using the 0515 1227 screws 2 removed earlier Torque to 9 in lbs Figure 26 LED Board Installation ...

Page 40: ... and MTP MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kits 6 Refer to Figure 27 Line up and carefully attach the top overlay N9020 80192 over the lower overlay 7 Press firmly down over the entire surface area of the top overlay Figure 27 Overlay Alignment ...

Page 41: ... 28 Install the BBIQ Interface Board that was removed from the original front frame assembly into the front frame passing the BNC connectors through the holes 9 Secure the BBIQ Interface Board with two 0515 0372 screws 2 that were removed earlier Torque to 9 in lbs Figure 28 BBIQ Interface Board Installation ...

Page 42: ...MTP MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kits 10 Refer to Figure 29 Secure the BBIQ Interface Board to the side of the front frame with a single 0515 2032 screw 1 removed earlier Torque to 9 in lbs Figure 29 BBIQ Interface Board Side Screw Installation ...

Page 43: ...ser Interface Upgrade Kits 11 Refer to Figure 30 Connect the ribbon to the BBIQ Interface Board 12 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 30 Inverter Ribbon Cable Installation ...

Page 44: ...ket Top 2 N9020 00071 and the Core Bracket Bottom 4 N9020 00072 Figure 31 Vibration Mount Installation 14 Position the Core Bracket Bottom with the vibration mount facing upward into the opening of the display shield 15 Position the ferrite core that is on the ribbon cable over the Core Bracket Bottom 16 Position the Core Bracket Top over the ferrite core Secure with three 0515 0372 screws 5 inclu...

Page 45: ...re 32 Reattach the ribbon cable W1 Ensure the locking tabs are engaged 2 Carefully install the front panel assembly making sure that the ribbon cables are not pinched Also if Option BBA is installed align the BBIQ Interface Board properly so the components do not become damaged by the fan bracket sheet metal Figure 32 Front Panel Cable ...

Page 46: ...e Upgrade Kits 3 Refer to Figure 33 Carefully position the Front Frame Assembly onto the chassis Ensure no cables are crushed Secure with the eight screws 0515 2032 1 included in the kit four on each side of the chassis Torque to 9 inch pounds Figure 33 Front Frame Installation ...

Page 47: ...xternal Mixing is not installed skip steps 5 through 7 5 Refer to Figure 34 When the front panel is installed cables W29 and W17 typically do not align This is OK since the cables are flexible 6 Refer to Figure 35 Align and connect cables W29 and W17 Hand tighten the nut Figure 34 W29 and W17 Before Alignment ...

Page 48: ...onnector on W17 from twisting Use a 5 16 torque wrench to torque the nut on W29 to 10 inch pounds Figure 36 Torque Cable W17 onto W29 8 If Option EXM External Mixing is not installed and the Keypad Overlay which accommodates Opt EXM N9020 80165 is installed locate the black hole plug 6960 0076 in the kit Insert the hole plug in the EXT MIXER port opening in the upper right corner of the front pane...

Page 49: ...he four screws 1 Torque to 21 inch pounds 4 Locate the Top Trim Strip Benchtop N9020 40017 in the kit Attach the Top Trim Strip to the top of the Front Frame Assembly 5 Locate the two Side Trim Strips 5041 9172 in the kit Remove the backing and apply one Side Trim Strip to each side of the Front Frame Assembly 6 Replace the four instrument bottom feet 7 Replace the four key locks to the bottom fee...

Page 50: ... None if the Calibration data file was backed up and restored For assistance contact 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 8 am 8 pm ET Monday Friday The X Series Signal Analyzer Calibration Files are locat...

Page 51: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2016 Edition 1 July 2016 N9030 90098 www keysight com ...

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