Keysight Technologies N9030A, N9030AK-MTU, N9030AK-MTP Installation Note

Keysight Technologies
N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer

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

Installation Note

Notices

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Manual Part Number

N9030-90098

Edition

Edition 1, July 2016

Printed in USA/Malaysia

Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Products Affected: N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer

Serial Numbers: All

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

3.0 Hours

4.0 Hours

Introduction

This installation note explains how to install the hardware and licenses to add the MultiTouch user
interface to N9030A PXA signal analyzers.

This installation note supports two kits:

N9030AK-MTU - MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade

N9030AK-MTP - MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade with PC6 CPU

The N9030AK-MTU should only be installed on N9030As that already have the PC6 CPU. This kit
includes a new SSD, to ensure that when a disk drive recovery is performed, the software version
recovered will be new enough to recognize the MultiTouch front panel assembly.

The N9030AK-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
N9082B) will not work with the new MultiTouch user interface. The license transformation process
will replace "A" and "B" licenses with their equivalent "C" license. For example, N9071A-2FP will be
replaced with N9071C-2FP and N9082B-1FP will be replaced with N9082C-1FP.

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IMPORTANT Once this upgrade is performed, the analyzer will only recognize

measurement applications whose model number ends in a "C". For example,
the N9068C, 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 several boxes inside the shipping container

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N9030AK-MTU, MultiTouch User Interface Upgrade Kit Parts List

Quantity Description Keysight Part Number

1 Front Frame Assembly, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-60261

1 Trim Strip, Top, Benchtop, Light Color N9020-40017

1

1 Vibration Mount 0460-2725

2 Trim, Side, 177.0 H 5041-9172

1 Plug, Dome, 0.312 in. diameter, black 6960-0076

1 Core Bracket, Top N9020-00071

1 Core Bracket, Bottom N9020-00072

1 Knob, RPG, 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, N9030A N9030-80057

Trim Strip, top, Opt PRC, Light Color

a

N9020-40019

1 Nameplate, 26.5 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80058

1 Nameplate, 43 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80059

1 Nameplate, 44 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80060

1 Nameplate, 50 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80061

1 Overlay, Connector, Blank, quartz gray N9020-80140

1 Overlay, Keypad, quartz gray N9020-80165

1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178

1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169

1 Installation Note This note

a. This trim strip is not used for the N9030A; Opt PRC is not supported on the N9030A

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N9030AK-MTP, MultiTouch User Interface with PC6 CPU Upgrade Kit Parts List

Quantity Description Keysight Part Number

1 Front Frame Assembly, MultiTouch, Light Color N9020-60261

1 Trim Strip, Top, Benchtop, Light Color N9020-40017

1

1 Vibration Mount 0460-2725

2 Trim, Side, 177.0 H 5041-9172

1 Plug, Dome, 0.312 in. diameter, black 6960-0076

1 Core Bracket, Top N9020-00071

1 Core Bracket, Bottom N9020-00072

1 Knob, RPG, Large W1312-40017

1 CPU Module 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 N9030-80056

Trim Strip, top, Opt PRC, Light Color

a

N9020-40019

1 Nameplate, 13.6 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80057

1 Nameplate, 26.5 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80058

1 Nameplate, 43 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80059

1 Nameplate, 44 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80060

1 Nameplate, 50 GHz, MultiTouch, N9030A N9030-80061

1 Overlay, Connector, Blank, quartz gray N9020-80140

1 Overlay, Keypad, quartz gray N9020-80165

1 Entitlement Certificate 5964-5178

1 Entitlement Certificate Envelope 5967-7169

1 Installation Note This note

a. This trim strip is not used for the N9030A; Opt PRC is not supported on the N9030A

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Tools Required

— T-10 TORX Driver

— T-20 TORX Driver

— 5/16-inch torque wrench

— Deep 5/16-inch socket wrench

— ¼-inch open-end wrench

— Scissors or knife

—Diagonal cutters

— 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.

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.

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.

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Installation Procedure

Analyzer Information

1. Connect a power cord to the analyzer and turn on the analyzer.

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 options listed below in the Show System
screen. Put a check mark or “X” after the option listed below that appears in the Show System
screen.

N9030A-PC2_____
N9030A-PC4_____
N9030A-PC6_____
N9030A-EXM_____
N9030A-BBA_____

4. Refer to 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 only on N9030A signal analyzers with
N9030A-PC6 CPUs.

6. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If the upgrade product N9030A-MTP is being installed and
the currently installed CPU is N9030A-PC6, do not proceed with the installation of this kit. This
kit is to be installed only on N9030A signal analyzers with N9030A-PC2 or N9030A-PC4 CPUs.

7. Refer to the data in step 3 above. If either option N9030A-EXM or N9030A-BBA is installed,
there will be additional steps required to remove and replace the front panel assembly.

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License Key Backup

In order for the instrument being upgraded to keep the same option configuration that it had prior
to the upgrade, it is mandatory that the licenses be transferred from the original disk drive to the
new disk drive. In most cases, these licenses will be automatically copied from the Midplane board
assembly. However, there may be instances where the automatic copying process will not work.

Therefore, the license keys will also be backed up for later restoration on the new disk drive.

1. Connect a mouse and external keyboard to the analyzer using the rear panel USB ports.

2. Locate a USB storage device. Perform a virus scan on this device before use.

3. Create a folder on the USB storage device with the folder name "Licenses" followed by the

model number and serial number of the analyzer being upgraded. For example,
"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, select "Show hidden
files and folders".

b. If the operating system is Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7), click on Organize and

select Folder and search options. Select the View tab. In the Advanced Settings window,
under Hidden files and folders, select "Show hidden files and folders".

7. Copy the contents of the C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing folder to the Licenses… folder
created on the USB storage device.

a. To select all of the licenses in the folder, click on any of the licenses and then press Ctrl-A

on the external keyboard.

b. To copy the selected files, press Ctrl-C.

c. Navigate to the "Licenses_..." folder on the USB storage device for the instrument being

upgraded and press Ctrl-V to paste all the licenses into the folder.

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Backup Calibration Data

1. With the instrument turned on and the signal analyzer application running as normal, connect
a USB mouse to one of the instrument USB ports.

2. Locate a USB storage device and insert it 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 Data Wizard

5. Follow the on-screen instruction to Backup the calibration data to the USB memory device.

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Replacing Solid State Drive (SSD) - N9030A-MTU Upgrade Only

The steps in this section apply only to N9030A-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

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3. Refer to Figure 3. Remove the 4 machine screws (1) from the disk drive carrier 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.

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Replacing CPU Assembly - N9030A-MTP Upgrade Only

The steps in this section apply only to N9030A-MTP upgrades, where the CPU is replaced. If the
N9030A-MTU upgrade is being performed, skip to "Replacing Solid State Drive (SSD) -

N9030A-MTU Upgrade Only".

1. Turn off the instrument and remove the 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 the connectors. Gently secure the CPU
assembly to the instrument with the ejectors.

4. Replace the six screws (1) that attach the CPU assembly to the chassis. Torque to
9inch-pounds.

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Initializing the Instrument Operating System

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.

1. Connect a power cord and turn on the analyzer.

2. Connect a mouse to one of the instrument USB ports.

The instrument may require more than 5 minutes to power-on. This is affected by the operating
system initial start-up requirements.

3. The Keysight Technologies screen appears followed 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.

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Figure 5 License Agreement Dialog Box

Select Agree to continue, or Do Not Agree to turn off the instrument before initializing the
software.

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 may need to be recovered.

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

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6. The anti-virus notification as shown in Figure 7 will then appear.

Figure 7 Anti-Virus Message

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 while this message is
displayed. Before continuing, make sure that you carefully read the Anti-Virus message and
determine what action is appropriate.

7. Select Continue.

8. Further status messages similar to Figure 8 will continue to appear while the instrument

application software continues to load:

Figure 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.

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License Key Restore

1. Insert the USB storage device containing the backed-up license key.

2. Navigate to the "Licenses_.." folder on the USB storage device that is for the instrument being

upgraded.

3. Click on one of the licenses in the folder and press Ctrl-A to select all license key files.

4. Press Ctrl-C to copy all the selected 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
lower right corner of the instrument display, this most likely indicates that the licenses had
already been automatically copied from the Midplane board assembly and the License Key
Restore process was not required.

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Software Updates

The currently installed instrument software version can be easily determined by pressing the
following front panel keys:

System, Show, System

The software revision can be found on this screen as the:

Instrument S/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
latest revision of the X-Series signal analyzer software may be downloaded from:

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

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FPGA Code Update

If the instrument software was updated in the previous section, it is not necessary to also do the
FPGA Code Update; this update is performed as part of the instrument software update.

If the instrument software was not updated, continue with the procedure below.

There is FPGA program code on many different assemblies inside of the instrument, and all of these
must be a compatible version with the instrument software revision. In order to ensure that this
requirement is met you need to either install the latest software version on all disk drives used 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.

Once you start the FPGA programming process you MUST NOT interrupt the process for any
reason. This would include turning the instrument off or unplugging the power cord to the
instrument. Doing so will result in an inoperative instrument, requiring the affected assembly to
be replaced.

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 this folder find and execute the file named:

FPGA_Prog.bat

4. The FPGA Programming Utility will start and a window as shown in Figure 9 will appear.

Figure 9 FPGA Programming Utility

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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.

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Data Restore

1. With the instrument turned on and the signal analyzer application running as normal, connect
a USB mouse to one of the instrument USB ports.

2. Connect the USB memory device that was 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 backing up of the data will now be done through the instrument's Alignment Data
Wizard.

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Calibration Data Backup to SD Card

The PC6 processor assembly contains an internal SD card for the purpose of providing a location to
back up the calibration data. After the PC6 assembly is installed and the calibration data from the
previously installed processor assembly has been restored, another backup 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 data to the internal SD card, which

will appear as the F: drive. The file will be saved with a .bak file suffix.

5. After the backup has been completed, the signal analyzer application will be restarted.

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Redeeming Entitlement Certificate and Deleting Migrated Licenses

1. Locate the Option Upgrade 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 two e-mails.

a. The first will list all of the measurement application (along with some, but perhaps not all

other licensed options) to which the analyzer is entitled and will indicate for each item
listed whether or not there is an associated migration product. If a migration product exists,
a license for the associated measurement application will be included in the next e-mail.
For example, if the analyzer is entitled to a N9068A-2FP license, the migration product will
be N9068CL-2FP.

b. The second e-mail will be the traditional license redemption e-mail, which will list the

migration products and will include a license file that contains all of the appropriate
licenses for the analyzer.

4. Before installing the new licenses, you should delete all of the currently-installed licenses for
which migration products exist. This will help to make room for the 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 currently-installed licenses.

c. Refer to the first e-mail you received. Look for entries indicating a migration product exists,

such as:

"Order 3571234, product N9082BL-1FP, has migration product N9082C-1FP. The license
will be in a following email."

d. Using the mouse and the Ctrl key on the keyboard, select all entries in the Keysight License

Manager (KLM) that contain the model number of the ordered product (in the example
above, this would be N9082B. We can ignore the "L" which might follow the "A" or "B").

NOTE: You will not be able to delete the licenses for N9060A-2FP or N9060B-2FP. This is
OK; these two licenses can exist in addition to the N9060C-2FP license that will be
installed.

e. Right-click and select Delete. Verify that the items selected are correct and, if they are,

press Yes.

f. Repeat steps c through e for all other products listed in the first e-mail that contain

migration products.

5. Locate a USB storage device. Perform a virus scan on this device before use.

6. Save the License File that was attached to the second e-mail to the root directory of the USB

Storage Device.

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7. Connect the USB Storage Device to one of the analyzer's USB ports. Windows will detect the
new hardware and may display the configuration menu shown in Figure 11. This menu may be
configured according to your preferences.

Figure 11 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu

8. The signal analyzer will automatically consume the License File (this may take a few minutes).

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

Verify the License Installation

1. In Keysight License Manager, click on View and select Refresh (localhost). This will refresh the
list of licenses installed.

2. Verify that licenses for the products listed in the second e-mail appear in the Product/Feature
column.

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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.

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Remove Outer Case

1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power.

2. Refer 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

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Front Frame Assembly Removal

1. If the PXA has Option EXM, External Mixer, use a ¼" 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

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3. Refer to Figure 15. Pull the front frame carefully away from the chassis. Remove the ribbon
cable W1 from the A8 Motherboard.

W1 may have locking springs on each side. Depress the spring on each
side of the connector to remove from the motherboard.

Figure 15 Front Panel Cable

4. If the instrument has Option BBA (BBIQ inputs), there will be an additional cable (W24) that

will need to be removed. Use a ¼" 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.

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Removal of Option BBA Parts from Original Front Frame Assembly

This procedure applies only to instruments with Option BBA, BBIQ Analog Inputs

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

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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.

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4. Refer to Figure 18. Peel off the top BBIQ overlay from the front frame assembly.

Figure 18 Remove BBIQ Top Overlay

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5. Refer to Figure 19. Remove 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

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Removal of Option EXM, External Mixing Parts from Original Front Frame

This procedure applies only to instruments with Option EXM, External Mixing

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

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2. Refer to Figure 21. Use a deep 5/16-inch socket wrench to loosen and remove the ¼" hex nut
(2950-0223) and ¼" 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

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Prepare New Front Frame Assembly

1. Locate the new Front Frame Assembly (N9020-60261) in the kit.

2. The kit includes two Keypad Overlays, however only one is needed for use with the N9030A.

Locate the Overlay, Keypad (N9020-80165). This will be the overlay with the hole in the upper
right corner labeled EXT MIXER.

3. Ensure that the front 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 Blank Connector Overlay (N9020-80140) in the kit.

b. Ensure that the front frame to the left of the display is clean.

c. Remove the backing from the Blank Connector Overlay and carefully apply it to the new

Front Frame Assembly.

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Add EXT MIXER Connector and Cable to Front Frame Assembly

This procedure applies only to analyzers with Option EXM, External Mixer. Proceed to the next
section if Option EXM is not installed.

1. Locate the SMA female to SMA female connector (1250-1666), ¼” lock washer (2190-0067),
and ¼” hex nut (2950-0223) that were removed from the original front frame assembly.

2. Insert the SMA female to SMA female connector in the hole in the front frame assembly from
the front of 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 ¼” lock washer
and ¼” 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 that this cable is symmetrical; either end can
be connected to the front-panel connector.

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4. Connect one end of W29 to the SMA female connector as shown in Figure 23.

5. Orient 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

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LED Board and Overlay Installation

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.

1. Remove the filter plate to the left of the display. 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

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3. Refer to Figure 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

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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

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8. Refer to Figure 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

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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

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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 ¼-inch socket.

Figure 30 Inverter Ribbon Cable Installation

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13.Refer to Figure 31. Cut the Vibration Mount 0460-2725 (3) supplied in the kit into four pieces
with scissors or a knife to fit the Core Bracket, 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)

included in the kit. Torque to 9 in-lbs.

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New Front Frame Installation

1. Refer to Figure 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

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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

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4. If Option EXM, External 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

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Figure 35 W29 and W17 Properly Aligned

7. Refer to Figure 36. Use a ¼” open-end wrench to prevent the SMA female connector 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 panel.

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Final Installation

1. Refer to Figure 13. 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 the bottom of the instrument. Be sure the cover seats into the gasket groove in the Front
Frame Assembly.

2. Replace the four rear feet (4) to the rear of the instrument using the four screws (3). Torque
to 21 inch pounds.

3. Replace the strap handles (2) on both sides of the instrument using the 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 feet.

8. If the analyzer has Option EXM, External Mixer, locate the 50 Ω termination (1810-0118) that

was removed earlier. Connect the 50 Ω termination to the EXT MIXER connector.

Verify Hardware Installation

1. Verify the spectrum analyzer application loads and sweeps as expected.

2. Press System, Show Hard ware on the analyzer and verify that Option N9030A-MTU,

Multi-touch user interface, is installed.

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Adjustments, and Performance Verification

Adjustments and performance verification testing requires the use of the calibration software. The
latest software information and downloads are available at:

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

The X-Series Signal Analyzer Calibration Files are located on the disk drive. Therefore,
replacement of the disk drive will invalidate the current instrument calibration if the original
calibration file has not been backed-up and restored. However, a full calibration is required to
assure that the instrument meets all specifications. Arrangements regarding the level of
calibration must be made between the end user and the calibration provider

Adjustments Required

All (if the Calibration data file could not be backed-up and restored).
None (if the Calibration data file was backed-up and restored).

Performance Testing Required

All (if the Calibration data file could not be backed-up and restored).
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)

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This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2016

Edition 1, July 2016

N9030-90098

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