Keysight N5221B, N5222B Installation Manual

Keysight Add 4-Port Capability
Upgrade Kit

To Upgrade PNA N5221B or N5222B Option 200 to

Option 400

Upgrade Kit Order Numbers: N5221BU- 600 and

N5222BU- 600

Keysight Kit Number: N5222-60116

Installation Note

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Manual Part Number

N5222-90116

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Edition 1, December 2020

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Keysight Option 200 to 400 4-Port Capability Upgrade Kit
Upgrade Kit Number: N5222-60116

Installation Note

Description of the Upgrade

This upgrade converts your N5221B or N5222B Option 200 2-port analyzer to a N5221B or N5222B
Option 400 4-port analyzer by adding:

— an additional source

— an additional source synthesizer

—an additional mixer brick

— two additional receiver couplers

— two additional test port couplers

—a splitter

— a modified front panel

— new cables

2

Getting Assistance from Keysight

Getting Assistance from Keysight

Installing this upgrade kit requires special skills and experience. If you think you may not be
qualified to do the work, or need advice, contact Keysight.

Contacting Keysight

Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Keysight office are
available on the Web at:

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

If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Keysight field engineer.

In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Keysight
product by its model number and full serial number. With this information,
the Keysight representative can determine whether your product is still
within its warranty period.

If You Have Problems With the Upgrade Kit Contents

Keysight stands behind the quality of the upgrade kit contents. If you have problems with any item
in the kit, refer to www.keysight.com and the Contact Keysight link.

Installation Note N5222-90116 3

Getting Prepared

Getting Prepared

The PNA contains extremely sensitive components that can be ruined if
mishandled. Follow instructions carefully when making cable connections,
especially wire harness connections.

The person performing the work accepts responsibility for the full cost of
the repair or replacement of damaged components.

To successfully install this upgrade kit, you will need the following:

—A license key - refer to “License Key Redemption” below.

— A PDF copy or a paper copy of the PNA Service Guide - refer to “Downloading the Online PNA

Service Guide” below.

— An ESD-safe work area - refer to “Protecting Your Workspace from Electrostatic Discharge”

below.

— Correct tools - refer to “Tools Required for the Installation” on page 6.

— Enough time - refer to “About Installing the Upgrade” on page 6.

— Test equipment for the post-upgrade adjustments and full instrument calibration. To view the

equipment list, click the Chapter 3 bookmark “Tests and Adjustments” in the PDF Service

1

Guide

.

License Key Redemption

If you are unfamiliar with the licensing process, refer to the

http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/N5242-90024.pdf.

The enclosed Software Entitlement Certificate is a receipt, verifying that
you have purchased a licensed option for the PNA of your choice. You must
now use a Keysight Web page to request a license key file for the
instrument that will receive the option.

To enable the option product(s), you must request license key(s) file from the Keysight Software
Manager: http://www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager:

To complete the request, you will need to gather the following information:

— From the certificate

— Order number

— Certificate number

— From your instrument

1. See “Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide” on page 5.

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Getting Prepared

(Instrument information is available in the network analyzer - on the toolbar, click Help, then
click About Network Analyzer.)

— Model number

— Serial number

—Host ID

Using the information just gathered, you must request license key(s) from the Keysight Software
Manager: http://www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager.

You will need to provide an email address, to which Keysight will promptly email your license key
file. Refer to “License Key Redemption” on page 4.

Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide

To view the online Service Guide for your PNA model number, use the following steps:

1. Go to www.keysight.com.

2. In the Search box, enter the model number of the analyzer (Ex: N5222B) and click Search.

3. Click Technical Support > Manuals.

4. Click Service Manual.

5. Click the service guide title to download the PDF file.

6. When the PDF of the Service Guide is displayed, scroll through the Contents section

bookmarks to locate the information needed.

Installation Note N5222-90116 5

Getting Prepared

Protecting Your Workspace from Electrostatic Discharge

For information, click on the Chapter 1 bookmark, “Electrostatic Discharge Protection” in the PDF
Service Guide

1

.

ESD Equipment Required for the Installation

Description Keysight Part Number

ESD grounding wrist strap 9300-1367

5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300-0980

2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15-ft grounding wire 9300-0797

ESD heel strap (for use with conductive floors) 9300-1308

Tools Required for the Installation

Description Qty Part Number

T-6 TORX driver - set to 4 in-lbs (0.45 N.m) 1 N/A

T-10 TORX driver - set to 9 in-lbs (1.02 N.m) 1 N/A

T-20 TORX driver - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m) 1 N/A

5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 10 in-lbs (1.13 N.m) 1 N/A

5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m) 1 N/A

3/16-in (5 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 6 in-lbs (0.68 N.m) 1 N/A

5/8-in (16 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m) 1 N/A

1-in (25.4 mm) torque wrench - set to 72 in-lbs (8.15 N.m) 1 N/A

Use a 5/16-in torque wrench set to 10 in-lbs on all cable connections
except the front and rear panel bulkhead connectors. On these, use a 5/16
inch nutsetter or open end torque wrench set to 21 in-lb.

About Installing the Upgrade

Products affected N5221B and N5222B Option 200

Installation to be performed by Keysight service center or personnel qualified by Keysight

Estimated installation time 5 hours

Estimated adjustment time 0.5 hours

Estimated full instrument calibration time 4.5 hours

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Items Included in the Upgrade Kit

Items Included in the Upgrade Kit

Check the contents of your kit against the following list. If any part is missing or damaged, contact
Keysight Technologies. Refer to “Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page 3.

Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5222-60116

Ref
Desig.

- Installation note (this document) 1 N5222-90116

- Software Entitlement Certificate 1 5964-5145

A8 26.5 GHz source (2) board 1 5087-7342

A13 13.5 GHz (source 2) synthesizer board - with shield tabs 1 N5240-60074

A22 Splitter 1 5087-7139

A24 Mixer brick (2) 1 5087-7829

A26 Test port 3 receiver coupler 2 5087-7757

A27 Test port 4 receiver coupler

A30 Test port 3 coupler 2 5087-7813

A31 Test port 4 coupler

- Machine screw, M2.5 x 12, pan head (to attach A26 and A27 receiver coupler
assemblies to test set deck)

- Machine screw, M3 x 8, pan head (to attach A24 to mounting plate) 4 0515-0372

- Machine screw, M4.0 x 10, pan head (2 each to attach the following boards to the
analyzer chassis: A13 13.5 GHz synthesizer board and A8 26.5 GHz source board.)

- Machine screw, M3.0 x 6, flat head (to attach front frame to coupler plate) 2 0515-1946

- Machine screw, M3 x 14, pan head (to attach splitter to mixer brick) 2 0515-2994

- Machine screw, M3.0 x 20, pan head (4 to attach brackets to receiver couplers; 3 to
attach A24 mixer brick to block)

- Front panel overlay (label), 4-port 1 N5222-80012

- Test set front plate, 4-port 1 N5221-00007

- Gap pad (between each test coupler and the test set front plate) 4 E4403-20033

- Short, installed on A24 mixer brick 1 0960-0055

- Vibration mount (between couplers 1 & 3, and 2 & 4) 2 0460-2725

- Mounting nuts (for port 3 & 4 test port couplers) 2 5022-1087

- Cable-tie self-locking wide nylon gray 10 1400-0249

- Cable clamp 5 1400-1334

- Dust caps for test ports 4 1401-0214

- Dress panel, overlay – 4-Port 1 N5240-00009

- Bracket for receiver coupler 2 N5242-00006

W2 RF cable, 13.5 GHz (source 2) synthesizer board J1207

to A8 26.5 GHz source (2) board P1

W5 RF cable, A8 source (2) board P5 to W6 on bottom of analyzer 1 N5222-20062

Description Qty Part Number

4 0515-0374

4 0515-0380

7 0515-1410

1 N5222-20090

Installation Note N5222-90116 7

Items Included in the Upgrade Kit

Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5222-60116

Ref
Desig.

W6 RF cable, W5 to A26 port 3 receiver coupler 1 N5222-20041

W7 RF cable, A8 source (2) board P3 to W8 on bottom of analyzer 1 N5222-20063

W8 RF cable, W7 to A27 port 4 receiver coupler 1 N5222-20042

W42 RF cable, A21 HMA26.5 to A22 splitter 1 N5222-20009

W43 RF cable, A22 splitter to A23 mixer brick 1 N5222-20007

W44 RF cable, A22 splitter to A24 mixer brick 1 N5222-20008

W52 RF cable, A23 mixer brick (R1) to A20 IF multiplexer (P411) 1 N5242-60021

W53 RF cable, A23 mixer brick (R2) to A20 IF multiplexer (P412) 1 N5242-60022

W55 RF cable, A24 mixer brick (D) to A20 IF multiplexer (P801) 1 N5242-60024

W56 RF cable, A24 mixer brick (R4) to A20 IF multiplexer (P414) 1 N5242-60019

W57 RF cable, A24 mixer brick (R3) to A20 IF multiplexer (P413) 1 N5242-60020

W58 RF cable, A24 mixer brick (C) to A20 IF multiplexer (P601) 1 N5242-60023

W60 RF cable, A24 IF multiplexer board P203 to A12 SPAM board (J2) 1 N5242-60013

W62 RF cable, A24 IF multiplexer board P603 to A12 SPAM board (J5) 1 N5242-60015

W67 RF cable, A10 frequency reference board J7 to bottom of A13 13.5 GHz (source 2)

synthesizer board J5 (4-port only)

W98 RF cable, A26 port 3 receiver coupler to A24 mixer brick (R3) 1 N5222-20080

W99 RF cable, A27 port 4 receiver coupler to A24 mixer brick (R4) 1 N5222-20081

W101 RF cable, A25 port 1 receiver coupler to A29 port 1 coupler 1 N5222-20084

W102 RF cable, A26 port 3 receiver coupler to A30 port 3 coupler 1 N5222-20085

W103 RF cable, A27 port 4 receiver coupler to A31 port 4 coupler 1 N5222-20082

W104 RF cable, A28 port 2 receiver coupler to A32 port 2 coupler 1 N5222-20083

W105 RF cable, A29 port 1 coupler to A23 mixer brick (A) 1 N5222-20088

W106 RF cable, A30 port 3 coupler to A24 mixer brick (C) 1 N5222-20089

W107 RF cable, A31 port 4 coupler to A24 mixer brick (D) 1 N5222-20087

W108 RF cable, A32 port 2 coupler to A23 mixer brick (B) 1 N5222-20086

- Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J221 to ports 1/3 LED board 1 N5242-60009

- Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J222 to ports 2/4 LED board 1 N5242-60009

- Ribbon cable, A19 test set motherboard J213 to A24 mixer brick (2) 1 N5242-60006

Description Qty Part Number

1 N5242-60030

Extra quantities of items such as protective plastic caps, screws, cable ties,
and cable clamps may be included in this upgrade kit. It is normal for some
of these items to remain unused after the upgrade is completed.

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Installation Procedure for the Upgrade

Installation Procedure for the Upgrade

The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this option. Any
necessary repairs must be made before proceeding with this installation.

This installation requires the removal of the analyzer’s protective
outer covers. The analyzer must be powered down and
disconnected from the mains supply before performing this
procedure.

Overview of the Installation Procedure

Step 1. Obtain a Keyword and Verify the Information.

Step 2. Remove the Outer Cover.

Step 3. Remove the Inner Cover.

Step 4. Remove the Front Panel Assembly.

Step 5. Remove the A19 Test Set Motherboard.

Step 6. Remove Some Bottom-Side (Test Set) Cables.

Step 7. Remove the A23 Mixer Brick Assembly.

Step 8. Assemble the A24 Mixer Brick Assembly.

Step 9. Assemble the A26 and A27 Receiver Coupler Assemblies.

Step 10. Install the A23/A24 Mixer Brick Block Assembly.

Step 11. Install the A26 and A27 Receiver Coupler Assemblies.

Step 12. Assemble the A29 - A32 Test Port Coupler Assemblies.

Step 13. Install the LED Boards, Bulkhead Connectors, and Test Port Coupler Assemblies to the
4-Port Test Set Front Plate.

Step 14. Install the 4-Port Coupler Plate Assembly to the Deck.

Step 15. Assemble the A8 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly.

Step 16. Install the A8 26.5 GHz Source 2 Assembly.

Step 17. Install the A13 13.5 GHz (Source 2) Synthesizer Board and Cables.

Step 18. Install the Test Set Cables.

Step 19. Reinstall the A19 Test Set Motherboard.

Step 20. Install Cables on the A19 Test Set Motherboard.

Step 21. Replace the Front Panel’s Lower Dress Panel.

Step 22. Reinstall Front Panel Assembly.

Step 23. Install the Overlay.

Installation Note N5222-90116 9