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N5242-90023
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This upgrade converts your N52xxA microwave network analyzer or N5264A
microwave receiver to an equivalent N52xxB or N5264B. This is done by
removing the existing front panel assembly, outer covers, and installing a new
front panel assembly, SSDA, and outer covers.
As part of this upgrade, there are other assemblies that need to be verified,
because the boards must be of a certain type to be compatible with the B
model upgrade. Refer to “Initial Instrument Inspection” on page 18.
After installation of this upgrade, your analyzer will be a “B” model rather than
an “A” model.
STOP!This repair must be done at a service center! Refer to “Getting
Assistance from Keysight” on page 4.
IMPORTANT! As part of the upgrade, the service center needs a copy of
the customer’s Keysight License files that were sent to them from
Keysight. Refer to “License Key File Redemption” on page 5.
IMPORTANT! N5244/5A PNAs with H29 cannot upgrade to N5244/5B.
Included in the contents of this kit is a Software Entitlement Certificate
instructions on how to redeem it. Do NOT attempt to redeem this
until you have read “License Key File Redemption” on page 5.
For additional information on using the Keysight Software Manager and
redeeming a Software Entitlement Certificate, refer to
Description of this Upgrade
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.
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.
4 Installation Note N5242-90023
Description of this Upgrade
Getting Prepared
Getting Prepared
License Key File Redemption
IMPORTANT!As part of the upgrade, the service center needs to
request a the customer’s Keysight License files from Keysight. Refer to
“License Key File Redemption” on page 5.
IMPORTANT! Also, you will need to contact the Keysight factory support
node to request multiple license key files. Refer to “Obtain Multiple
License Key Files” on page 7.
Ensure that you are connected to an external server, before attempting to
download your email and license key file.
The enclosed Software Entitlement Certificate is a receipt, verifying that
you have purchased a licensed option for the analyzer 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 upgrade model(s), you must request an Option 690 license key 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
(Instrument information is available in the network analyzer - on the
toolbar, click Help, then click About Network Analyzer.)
— Model number
— Serial number
Using the information just gathered, you must request license key file from the
Keysight Software Manager:
http://www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager.
The following Keysight Software Manager (KSM) procedure has been
added—but is abbreviated—for users that are familiar with the KSM process and
has steps that are specific to the A model to B model upgrade (Option 690).
1. Enter your login and password or setup a login as required.
Installation Note N5242-90023 5
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Description of this Upgrade
Getting Prepared
2. In the Keysight License Manager welcome window, click You can add a
new certificate.
3. In the "Keysight Software Manager: Add Certificate" window that opens, in
the "Enter your certificate information" section, refer to your Software
License Certificate that you received with your upgrade kit and enter the
following:
— Order Number
— Certificate Number
4. Click Continue (to return to the Keysight Software Manager welcome
screen).
5. If there are multiple "A" model PNAs that are being upgraded to a "B"
model, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Else, continue to next step.
6. In the Keysight Software Manager welcome screen, click "You can request
new licenses".
7. In the "Keysight Software Manager: Request Licenses" window that opens,
in the "Select the host to assign licenses to" section, click the Click to add
or select a host drop-down.
8. Click Add a new License Notifier Host ID host...
9. In the License Notifier Host ID: box that is displayed, enter your
instrument’s model and serial number, separated by only a comma—no
spaces). Example:
— New License Host Notifier Host ID host: N5242A,MY12345678
10. In the Select the licenses to assign section, scroll down until you see a
Option 690 upgrade with your instrument’s "A" and "B" model values—
similar to this example—and then click the box to select:
— N5247AU-690 Upgrade N5247A to N5247B
IMPORTANT: To avoid the loss of an option license, ensure that you only
have a single Option 690 upgrade checked.
11. Click Assign Licenses
12. In the "Assigned licenses:" section that opens, listing all of the License
Notifier Host IDs and associated instrument information, verify the
following:
— License Notifier Host ID: contains the correct "B" model and serial
number
— the associated N52xxAU-690Upgrade lists the correct "A" model to
"B" model
6 Installation Note N5242-90023
Description of this Upgrade
Getting Prepared
If any of the information listed in the "Assigned licenses:" section is
incorrect, click Remove next to the incorrect License Notifier Host ID: or
N52xxAU-690 Upgrade to remove them from the "Assigned Licenses" list.
13. If there are multiple "A" model PNAs that are being upgraded to a "B"
model, repeat steps 7 through 12.
Else, continue to next step.
14. Once you have verified the License Notifier Host ID & N52xxAU-690
Option models are correct, click Continue > (an email is sent to you with
an Option 690 license file for each specific License Notifier Host ID’d PNA).
15. Keysight will promptly email your license key file(s) to your profile’s email
address.
Obtain Multiple License Key Files
All of the licenses in your instrument need to be converted to a new format for
your "B" model instrument. Contact Keysight Technologies factory support
early in your upgrade process to receive your licenses in a timely manner. See
“Getting Assistance from Keysight” on page 4.
You will need to provide Keysight with the foll
owing information:
—model number
— serial number
— email address of the technician performing this upgrade (i.e., to send the
license key files)
Installation Note N5242-90023 7
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Description of this Upgrade
Protecting Your Workspace from Electrostatic Discharge
Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide
To view the 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: N5242B)
and click Search.
3. Click Technical Support > Document Library > Manuals or under Refine
Your Results:
4. Click Manuals > 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.
Protecting Your Workspace from Electrostatic Discharge
For information, click on the Chapter 1 bookmark, "Electrostatic Discharge
Protection" in the PDF of your instrument’s Service Guide on
1
www.keysight.com
.
ESD Equipment Required for the Installation
DescriptionKeysight Part Number
ESD grounding wrist strap9300-1367
5-ft grounding cord for wrist strap9300-0980
2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15-ft grounding wire9300-0797
ESD heel strap (for use with conductive floors)9300-1308
1. See “Downloading the Online PNA Service Guide” on page 8.
8 Installation Note N5242-90023
Description of this Upgrade
Tools Required for the Installation
Tools Required for the Installation
DescriptionQty
T-10 TORX driver - set to 9 in-lbs (1.02 N.m)1
T-20 TORX driver - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m)1
5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 10 in-lbs (1.13 N.m)1
5/16-in (8 mm) nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 21 in-lbs (2.38 N.m)1
9 mm nutsetter or open end torque wrench - set to 21 in-lbs) (2.38 N.m)1
1/4-in (6 mm) open end wrench1
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
9 mm nutsetter or open end torque wrench set to 21 in-lb.
About Installing the Upgrade
Products affectedAll N524xA microwave network analyzers and all N5264A
Installation to be performed byKeysight service center, personnel qualified by Keysight, or
Estimated installation time4 hours
Estimated adjustment time1.5 hours
Estimated full instrument calibration time 4.5 to 8.0 hours
microwave receivers
customer
Installation Note N5242-90023 9
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Description of this Upgrade
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 “Description of this
Upgrade” on page 3.
This section applies to multiple models and upgrade kits. Please refer to
the model and upgrade kit for your instrument’s upgrade.
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.
Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60117 for N5241AU-690 (N5241B),
N5242AU-690 (N5242B), and N5249AU-690 (N5249B)
QtyDescription Part Number
1Installation Note (this document)N5242-90023
1Software Entitlement Certificate5964-5145
2Front handle5023-3074
4Rear foot5041-7903
4Bottom foot5041-7906
2Trim strip, side, phantom gray5041-7908
1Caution label5190-1799
1Win10 IoT Ent LTSB 2016 Multi-Lang OEI Value9010-0335
1China RoHS Addendum9320-6722
1Front frame – (assembly)N5240-60071
4Machine screw, M4.0 x 25 pan head (To attach rear feet to chassis.)0515-1619
14
10 Installation Note N5242-90023
Machine screw, M3.0 x 10 mm flat head (To attach lower dress panel
chassis).
5Machine screw, M4.0 x 10 flat head (To attach front frame to chassis.)0515-2044
1Cable Assembly–Flat Ribbon 230 mm LG - Handler I/O cable (LFE)8121-2919
1Solid-state drive assembly (SSDA), imaged, for 2.2 GHz CPU and Win 10N5242-60135
1Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Options 201/219)
Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Option 224)
Lower front panel overlay, 4-port (N5241/2/9B Option 401/419 /423)
Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Option 219 with Option 029) N5242-80026
overlay frame to
0515-1946
N5222-80010
N5242-80024
N5222-80013
Description of this Upgrade
Items Included in the Upgrade Kit
Table 1 Contents of Upgrade Kit N5242-60117 for N5241AU-690 (N5241B),
N5242AU-690 (N5242B), and N5249AU-690 (N5249B)
QtyDescription Part Number
Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Option 224 with Option 029) N5242-80027
Lower front panel overlay, 4-port (N5241/2/9B Option 419/423 with Option 029) N5242-80028
Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Option 217) N5242-80029
Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Option 222) N5242-80030
Lower front panel overlay, 4-port (N5241/2/9B Option 417 or 422) N5242-80031
Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Option 217 with Option 029)N5242-80032
Lower front panel overlay, 2-port (N5241/2/9B Option 222 with Option 029)N5242-80033
Lower front panel overlay, 4-port (N5241/2/9B Option 417/422 with Option 029)N5242-80034
1Nameplate, N5241BN5241-80002
Nameplate, N5242BN5242-80022
Nameplate, N5249BN5249-80003
Lower Dress Panel, 2-Port (ALL PNA models). Goes on, before lower front
1
overlay. Attach with 0515-1946 subpanel screws.
Lower Dress Panel, 4-Port (ALL PNA models). Goes on, before lower front
overlay. Attach with 0515-1946 subpanel screws.
Not Included - (For Reference Only) - External Hard ware and Miscellaneous Parts, All Options
Machine screw M5.0 x 18, flat head (To attach strap handle.)0515-0710
Hole plug (When analyzer is rack mounted.)N9020-40007
Installation Note N5242-90023 17
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Description of this Upgrade
Initial Instrument Inspection
Initial Instrument Inspection
STOP! This repair must be done at a service center! Refer to “Getting
Assistance from Keysight” on page 4.
This section and all steps must be completed before proceeding to the
following sections or customer data may be lost or instrument repair
delayed!
The purpose of this section is to verify where the instrument should begin the
model conversion process. This section verifies that the instrument has all of
the required board assemblies for a B model upgrade.
If your instrument does not have all of the required board assemblies, contact
the customer, to provide a quote on parts and labor. Upon customer approval,
order up all of the new upgrade kits and boards, before the "B" model upgrade
can be completed.
Refer to Table 6 on page 19 and then to “Verifying the Board Assemblies” on
page 20.
18 Installation Note N5242-90023
Description of this Upgrade
Initial Instrument Inspection
Table 6 Overview of Assembly Requirements for B Model Upgrade
AssemblyPart NumberSerial Number for PNAs that start using
these boards (PNAs with these serial
prefixes do not need to be upgraded)
CPU, version 7W1312-60211MY/US5540 and aboveN8989A-PC7
SPAM 5N5240-60078
For 2-port PNAs, also order x1
N5247-60023 and x1
N5247-60024
IF Multiplexer,
version B
Synthesizers,
versions E, F, or G
N5240-60062MY/US5540 and aboveN889A-MX2
N5240-60076 (single board) or MY/US5120 and above N8989A-SR6
N5242-60168 (3 board kit)
MY/US5200 and aboveN8989A-SP5
Can be
ordered
using the
part number,
or:
2-port PNAs without option 224 need two synthesizer
boards. 4-port PNAs or 2-port option 224 PNAs need
three synthesizer boards.
Test Set
Motherboard –
N5241/2A only
N5245-60163MY/US4940 and above––––
Noise receiver board
(Option 029 only)
1. Critical Footnote:
Serial numbers 5150 and below, OR WinXP OS, then use the N5242-60098/N5245-60125 boards.
Serial numbers 5201 and above, AND Win7 OS OR Win10 OS, then use the N5245-60124.
N5245-60124 (5201 and above)Option 029 only – Need verify EEPROM
headers read revision: "B". If "A", then edit
N5245-60125 (5150 and below)
1
EEPROM headers to read "B".
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