Agilent E4400B Data Sheet

Installation Note

HP ESG E4400B, E4420B, E4421B, E4422B and HP ESG-D E4430B, E4431B, E4432B, E4433B Series Signal Generators Special Firmware Upgrade Kit HP Kit Part Number E4400-60208

HP Part Number E4400-90311 Printed in USA July 1999

Notice.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of an y kind with re gard to this material, including b ut not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard 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.

Special Firmware Upgrade Kit

Product Affected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP ESG E4400B, E4420B, E4421B, E4422B

HP ESG-D E4430B, E4431B, E4432B, E4433B

Series Signal Generators

Serial Numbers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All

Options: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All

To Be P erformed By: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (X) HP Service Center

(X) Personnel Qualiﬁed by HP

(X) Customer

Estimated Installation Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 hour

Estimated V eriﬁcation Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 minute

Introduction

The ﬁrmware revision is changed by downloading the updated ﬁrmware ﬁles via computer RS-232 interface or the HP Access Web site . This installation note includes separate procedures for, PC, laptop, or palmtop computers.

Upgrade Kit Parts List

Table 1 Kit Contents

Item Quantity Description Part Number

1 1 Firmware DOS disk upgrade E4400-10012 2 1 RS-232 Cable Kit E4400-60049 3 1 Installation Note E4400-90311

Tools Required

❏ 5-mm nut driver, HP part number 8710-1219

Equipment Required

The computer controller may be a PC (IBM compatible), laptop (HP OmniBook), or palmtop (HP 200LX). Notice that the palmtop must have 256 kB available memory for DOS. The required equipment is listed under each procedure.

NOTE A kit containing the RS-232 parts listed in each procedure can be obtained by ordering the

RS-232 Cable Kit, HP part number E4400-60049.

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Functionality Check

This procedure veriﬁes that the signal generator powers up and that the internal instrument check identiﬁes no errors. The internal check evaluates the correctness of operation and returns an error message if a problem is detected.

1. Turn on power to the signal generator by pressing the power switch. Let the instrument warm up for at least ﬁve minutes.

NOTE For instruments with Option 1E5, the error message ERROR 514, Reference Oven Cold

will occur whenever the signal generator is ﬁrst connected to AC line power. The OVEN COLD annunciator and the ERR annunciator will both turn on. The OVEN COLD annunciator automatically clears after approximately 5 minutes. The error queue cannot be cleared, however, until the OVEN COLD annunciator turns off.

2. Cycle the power to the signal generator. The green LED should be lit and the instrument performs a check.

3. When the display is lit, check to see if the ERR annunciator is turned on.

4. If the ERR annunciator is turned on, review the error messages in the queue by pressing Utility,

Error Info, View Next Error Message. The ﬁrst error message in the queue will be shown in the text

area of the display. Refer to the service guide for information about the error message. If there is more than one error message (each message will be designated as 1 of n), continue

pressing the View Next Error Message softkey until you have seen all of the messages.

5. When you have resolved all of the error messages, press Clear Error Queue(s) to delete the messages.

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Installation Procedure: PC Version

This procedure uses a PC (IBM compatible computer) to download new ﬁrmware into the signal generator.

Table 1 Equipment Required for PC Connection

Quantity Description Part Number

1 Serial RS-232 cable 9-pin (male) to 9-pin (female) 8120-6188 1 RS-232 null modem (male-male) 5181-6639 1 Serial RS-232 adapter (female-female) 1252-7825

1. Connect the computer to the signal generator via the null modem: a. Attach the male end of the RS-232 cable to the signal generator.

b. Attach the female end of the RS-232 cable to the null modem. c. Remove both standoffs from the female adapter with the 5-mm nut driver. d. Attach the modiﬁed adapter to the modem and to the selected RS-232 port on the PC.

NOTE Typically, you would use the COM1 RS-232 port, but COM2 is acceptable if it is available. No

other program can make use of this port at any time during the procedure.

2. Insert the ﬁrmware upgrade disk into the computer disk drive. a. Create an empty directory called update on the C:\ drive to unpack the zip archive.

b. Using MS Windows, go to File Manager and select drive A:\ or B:\. The two ﬁles, dlserial.zip

and pkunzip.exe, should be present.

c. To unpack the zip archive (dlserial.zip), in the File Manager click File, then click Run, and type

the following inside the Command Line box:

A:\pkunzip dlserial.zip C:\update

Or, in MSDOS, type the above line at any MSDOS prompt. Or, in Windows 95/NT, select Start/Run from the task bar and then type the above line.

d. Press Enter.

NOTE See the Appendix for information on unzipping ﬁles or extracting .exe ﬁles using MS Windows.

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3. Verify that the following items were unpacked:

readme.txt (these instructions) dlserial.bat (script to perform the download) dlfmwr.bat (script to perform the EGS ﬁrmware download) dlarb.bat (script to perform the UND ﬁrmware download) split_dl.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) wait.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) ask.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) falcon.out (the ESG ﬁrmware image) arbdsp.out (auxiliary ﬁrmware for the UND option)

NOTE The directory may also contain ﬁles that are used for other operating systems.

4. Execute the dlserial.bat script to start the ﬁrmware download program. a. Change your computer directory to the update directory as follows:

C:\cd c:\update

b. Within the update directory, type dlserial.bat and press Enter on the computer. This will

start the ﬁrmware download program.

c. See the Appendix for the DOS directory setup example.

5. Follow the instructions as they are presented.

• Press any key to continue refers to any key on the computer keyboard. Do not press any

keys on the signal generator.

• Close all Windows programs. Any interruption of serial communications will cause the download

process to fail.

• The ﬁrmware download will be complete when the large complete note is displayed at the end of

the download on the computer’s screen.

a. When you see this prompt: Will you be using COM1 for this firmware download? (Y/

N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = Causes a prompt to the user about using COM2.

b. When you see this prompt: Will you be using COM2 for the firmware download? (Y/

N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = Download will be terminated. The port must be either COM1 or COM2.

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c. When you see this prompt: With this firmware download, are you also installing

new hardware in the instrument? (Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N

key.

N = Indicates no new hardware has been installed, continue with the download. Y = Is the new hardware physically installed? (Y/N) Return, press the

computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = The new hardware must be physically installed before continuing the download

process. Consult the hardware installation note for more information. The download process will now be terminated.

d. Connect the serial cable between the signal generator to the computer’s COM1 port, then press

any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue. e. Turn on the signal generator, then press any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue. f. When you are prompted with Be sure the instrument RS-232 settings under the

front panel keys [Utility] [HP-IB/RS-232] are set as follows

(Baud rate = 19200, Echo = off, Transmit Pace = None, Receive Pace = X On, RTS/CTS = RTS

On), verify the settings and then press any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue. g. When you are prompted with Note: If this ESG contains an old bootrom, executing

this download will cause the instrument to reinitialize the user file

system, arb file system, and instrument states. Instrument calibration

files will not be affected. Do you want to proceed? [(Y/N) Return], press the

computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = Terminate the download.

h. Once the download starts, it will take 40 minutes to complete. No further interaction is required.

While the download is in progress, dlserial.bat will show the communication that is taking place

with the signal generator. What appear to be several (non-highlighted) prompts will appear on

the display. These will be automatically answered by the dlserial.bat program.

NOTE After the ﬁrmware download is complete, the instrument will reboot

automatically.

NOTE If the download process fails (due to loss of synchronization, accidental loss of

power, etc.) repeat from Step 4.

6. When dlserial.bat completes and the signal generator is running the new ﬁrmware, disconnect the RS-232 cable.

7. To verify that the new ﬁrmware has been downloaded, on the signal generator press Utility,

Instrument Info/Help Mode, Diagnostic Info. The new ﬁrmware revision and ﬁrmware date should be

displayed under “Instrument Information.”

Troubleshooting Hints

Normally, the controller will set the signal generator to “bootROM mode.” If the signal generator is in the wrong mode, the download program will not detect this condition. If this occurs, you must reboot the computer by pressing the following three keys simultaneously: Ctr Alt Del. Then repeat the procedure from Step 4.

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Installation Procedure: OmniBook PC Version

This procedure uses an OmniBook PC to download ﬁrmware into the signal generator.

Table 2 Equipment Required for Omnibook PC Connection

Quantity Description Part Number

1 Serial RS-232 cable 9-pin (male) to 9-pin (female) 8120-6188 1 RS-232 null modem (male-male) 5181-6639 1 Serial RS-232 adapter (female-female) 1252-7825

1. Connect the computer to the signal generator via the null modem: a. Attach the male end of the RS-232 cable to the signal generator.

b. Attach the female end of the RS-232 cable to the null modem. c. Remove both standoffs from the female adapter with the 5-mm nut driver. d. Attach the modiﬁed adapter to the modem and to the selected RS-232 port on the PC.

NOTE Typically, you would use the COM1 RS-232 port, but COM2 is acceptable if it is available. No

other program can make use of this port at any time during the procedure.

2. Insert the ﬁrmware upgrade disk into the computer disk drive. a. Create an empty directory called update on the C:\ drive to unpack the zip archive.

b. Using MS Windows, go to File Manager and select drive A:\ or B:\. The two ﬁles, dlserial.zip

and pkunzip.exe, should be present.

c. To unpack the zip archive (dlserial.zip), in the File Manager click File, then click Run, and type

the following inside the Command Line box:

A:\pkunzip dlserial.zip C:\update

Or, in MSDOS, type the above line at any MSDOS prompt. Or, in Windows 95/NT, select Start/Run from the task bar and then type the above line.

d. Press Enter.

NOTE See the Appendix for information on unzipping ﬁles or extracting .exe ﬁles using MS Windows.

3. Verify that the following items were unpacked:

readme.txt (these instructions) dlserial.bat (script to perform the download) dlfmwr.bat (script to perform the EGS ﬁrmware download) dlarb.bat (script to perform the UND ﬁrmware download) split_dl.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) wait.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) ask.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) falcon.out (the ESG ﬁrmware image) arbdsp.out (auxiliary ﬁrmware for the UND option)

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NOTE The directory may also contain ﬁles which are used for other operating systems.

4. Execute the dlserial.bat script to start the ﬁrmware download program. a. Change your computer directory to the update directory as follows:

C:\cd c:\update

b. Within the update directory, type dlserial.bat and press Enter on the computer. This will

start the ﬁrmware download program.

c. See the Appendix for the DOS directory setup example.

5. Follow the instructions as they are presented.

• Press any key to continue refers to any key on the computer keyboard. Do not press any

hardkeys or softkeys on the signal generator.

• Close all Windows programs. Any interruption of serial communications will cause the download

process to fail.

• The ﬁrmware download will be complete when the large complete note is displayed at the end of

the download on the computer’s screen.

a. When you see this prompt: Will you be using COM1 for this firmware download?

(Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = Causes a prompt to the user about using COM2.

b. When you see this prompt: Will you be using COM2 for the firmware download?

(Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = Download will be terminated. The port must be either COM1 or COM2.

c. When you see this prompt: With this firmware download, are you also installing

new hardware in the instrument? (Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N

key.

N = Indicates no new hardware has been installed, continue with the download. Y = Is the new hardware physically installed? (Y/N) Return, press the

computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = The new hardware must be physically installed before continuing the download

process. Consult the hardware installation note for more information. The download process will now be terminated.

d. Connect the serial cable between the signal generator to the computer’s COM1 port, then press

any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue. e. Turn on the signal generator, then press any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue. f. When you are prompted with Be sure the instrument RS-232 settings under the

front panel keys [Utility] [HP-IB/RS-232] are set as follows

(Baud rate = 19200, Echo = off, Transmit Pace = None, Receive Pace = X On, RTS/CTS = RTS

On), verify the settings and then press any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue.

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g. When you are prompted with Note: If this ESG contains an old bootrom, executing

this download will cause the instrument to reinitialize the user file system, arb file system, and instrument states. Instrument calibration files will not be affected. Do you want to proceed? [(Y/N) Return], press the

computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = Terminate the download.

h. Once the download starts, it will take 40 minutes to complete. No further interaction is required.

While the download is in progress, dlserial.bat will show the communication that is taking place with the signal generator. What appear to be several (non-highlighted) prompts will appear on the display. These will be automatically answered by the dlserial.bat program.

NOTE After the ﬁrmware download is complete, the instrument will reboot

automatically.

NOTE If the download process fails (due to loss of synchronization, accidental loss of

power, etc.) repeat from Step 4.

6. When dlserial.bat completes and the signal generator is running the new ﬁrmware, disconnect the RS-232 cable.

7. To verify that the new ﬁrmware has been downloaded, on the signal generator press Utility,

Instrument Info/Help Mode, Diagnostic Info. The new ﬁrmware revision and ﬁrmware date should be

displayed under “Instrument Information.”

Troubleshooting

Normally, the controller will set the signal generator to “bootROM mode.” If the signal generator is in the wrong mode, the download program will not detect this condition. If this occurs, you must reboot the computer by pressing the following three keys simultaneously: Ctr Alt Del. Then repeat the procedure from Step 4.

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Installation Procedure: HP Palmtop Version

This procedure uses an HP 200LX palmtop computer to download new ﬁrmware into the signal generator.

Table 3 Equipment Required for HP Palmtop Connection

Quantity Description Part Number

1 Serial RS-232 cable 9-pin (male) to 9-pin (female) 8120-6188 1 Serial RS-232 adapter (male-male) 1252-7824 1 5 MB ﬂash disk F1012A 1 HP connectivity pack (contains connectivity pack software

and serial cable)

F1015-80002

1. Insert the ﬁrmware upgrade disk into a PC compatible computer disk drive. a. Create an empty directory called update on the C:\ drive to unpack the zip archive.

b. Using MS Windows, go to File Manager and select drive A:\ or B:\. The two ﬁles,

dlserial.zip and pkunzip.exe, should be present.

c. To unpack the zip archive (dlserial.zip) click File, then click Run and type the following

inside the Command Line box:

A:\pkunzip dlserial.zip C:\update

d. Press Enter.

NOTE For the connectivity pack serial cable connection to the palmtop , make sure that the HP logo on

the plug faces up.

2. See the Appendix for unzip. Using the palmtop’s connectivity pack software and hardware, download the upgrade ﬁrmware ﬁles from c:\update to the palmtop’s ﬂash disk, into a directory called A:\dl. See the Appendix for a DOS ﬁle copy example. Refer to the palmtop owner’s manual for this procedure.

3. Verify that the following items were unpacked:

readme.txt (these instructions) dlserial.bat (script to perform the download) dlfmwr.bat (script to perform the EGS ﬁrmware download) dlarb.bat (script to perform the UND ﬁrmware download) split_dl.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) wait.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) ask.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat) falcon.out (the ESG ﬁrmware image) arbdsp.out (auxiliary ﬁrmware for the UND option) dlserial.icn (icon ﬁle for the system manager)

NOTE The directory may also contain ﬁles which are used for other operating systems.

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4. Connect the palmtop to the signal generator. a. Attach the male end of the RS-232 cable to the signal generator.

b. Attach the female end of the RS-232 cable to the male adapter. c. Attach the connectivity pack serial cable to the male adapter and to the selected RS-232 port on

the palmtop. Make sure that the HP logo on the plug faces up.

NOTE Use the COM1 RS-232 port. No other program can make use of this port at any time during the

procedure.

5. Use the following procedure to set up the palmtop’s application manager:

a. On the palmtop, open the Applications Manager: press &....

b. Then press MENU. c. Press A (Application). d. In the Name box, type download. Then press TAB. e. In the Path box, type a:dl\dlerial.bat com1|250. (Press the shift key and the \ key to type

the |.) Then press TAB.

f. In the Comments box, type ¿ (Fn, 3) followed by ¡ (Fn, FLER). Then press TAB. These settings prevent the system manager from interfering with the download. The |250 entry

in the Path box provides sufﬁcient DOS memory for the programs.

6. In the Icon box, scroll, using the up arrow key, to select the signal generator icon. If everything is correct, press F10 (OK). This will return you to the applications manager screen. The new application icon should be present.

7. To start the download program, select the signal generator icon and press ENTER.

8. Follow the instructions as they are presented. a. Press any key to continue refers to any key on the computer keyboard. Do not press any

hardkeys or softkeys on the signal generator.

b. When you are prompted With this firmware download, are you also installing new

hardware in the instrument? (Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.

N = Indicates no new hardware has been installed, continue with the download. Y = Is the new hardware physically installed? (Y/N) Return, press the

computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = The new hardware must be physically installed before continuing the download

process. Consult the hardware installation note for more information. The download process will now be terminated.

c. Connect the serial cable between the signal generator to the computer’s COM1 port, then press

any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue. d. Turn on the signal generator, then press any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue. e. When you are prompted with Be sure the instrument RS-232 settings under the

front panel keys [Utility] [HP-IB/RS-232] are set as follows

(Baud rate = 19200, Echo = off, Transmit Pace = None, Receive Pace = X On, RTS/CTS = RTS

On), verify the settings and then press any key on the computer’s keyboard to continue.

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f. When you are prompted with Note: If this ESG contains an old bootrom, executing

this download will cause the instrument to reinitialize the user file system, arb file system, and instrument states. Instrument calibration files will not be affected. Do you want to proceed? (Y/N) Return], press the

computer keyboard Y or N key.

Y = Continue with the download. N = Terminate the download.

g. Once the download starts, it will take 40 minutes to complete. No further interaction is

required. While the download is in progress, dlserial.bat will show the communication that is taking place with the signal generator. What appear to be several (non-highlighted) prompts will appear on the display. These will be automatically answered by the dlserial.ksh program.

NOTE After the ﬁrmware download is complete, the instrument will reboot automatically.

NOTE If the download process fails (due to loss of synchronization, accidental loss of power, etc.),

repeat from Step 4.

9. When dlserial.bat completes and the signal generator is running the new ﬁrmware, disconnect the RS-232 cable.

10.To verify that the new ﬁrmware has been downloaded, on the signal generator press Utility,

Instrument Info/Help Mode, Diagnostic Info. The new ﬁrmware revision and ﬁrmware date should be

displayed under “Instrument Information.”

Troubleshooting Hints

1. If the signal generator does not enter remote mode when downloading:

• Make sure that you turn on the signal generator within 5 seconds of the request.

• Make sure that the serial cable is plugged into the palmtop with the HP logo facing up.

• Make sure that the serial cable and adapters are securely connected to the signal generator.

2. If the signal generator displays Command not found or if the download stops working properly:

• Make sure that the power in not interrupted and no keys are pressed on the signal generator

during the download.

• Make sure that the serial cable is securely connected.

• Check the palmtop for a low battery.

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HP Access Web Site Firmware Download Procedure

This procedure uses a net browser (such as Netscape Navigator) to download new ﬁrmware into the signal generator.

NOTE See the Appendix for a browser copy ﬁle example.

1. Access the “HP Test & Measurement” web page at the following URL:

http://www.tmo.hp.com/

2. Click on the “Product Information” icon.

3. Click on the “HP model number” link.

4. On the model number index, click on “E” to review the HP E series products.

5. From the HP E product numbers, if your signal generator is an HP ESG series (analog), click on any one of the HP ESG series signal generator models. If your signal generator is an HP ESG-D series (digital), click on any one of the HP ESG-D series signal generator models.

6. Scroll through the “Product Information” and click on “Free Firmware Upgrade for the ESG (or ESG-D) Series Signal Generators.

7. To download the latest ﬁrmware to a PC, follow these steps: a. Place an empty, formatted disk in drive A.

b. Click on the HP ESG (or ESG-D) Series Firmware Upgrade, PC format (DOS) link. c. Click “Save File”. d. Choose the A:\ directory if you are using an empty formatted disk. e. The ﬁle dlserial.zip should be displayed in the File Name: window. Click the OK button to start

the ﬁle transfer. (See “Installation Procedure: PC Version” to uncompress ﬁles.) The Saving Location window will appear showing the ﬁle transfer process. Once the ﬁle has

transferred, you will be returned to the web page.

f. To download pkunzip.exe to the PC disk located in drive A:\, click the pkunzip.exe link and

repeat steps 7a through 7e.

g. Exit Netscape when the download is complete.

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Appendix

Copying Files to a Directory Using DOS

The PC MS-DOS® command line example below shows how to create a new ﬁle directory on the PC hard drive, and move the necessary ﬁles from the ﬁrmware upgrade disk into the new directory.

1. C:\> md dl (Make the directory called dl.)

2. C:\> cd dl (Change to the directory called dl.)

3. C:\DL> copy a: split_dl.exe (Copy split_dl.exe to the directory called dl.)

4. C:\DL> copy a: dlserial.bat (Copy dlserial.bat to the directory called dl.)

5. C:\DL> copy a: wait.exe (Copy wait.exe to the directory called dl.)

6. C:\DL> copy a: falcon.out (Copy falcon.out to the directory called dl.)

Unzipping a File Using MS Windows

The pkunzip.exe ﬁle is included on the PC disk with the zipped ﬁle.

1. To review the ﬁles, go to the Windows File Manager and choose the appropriate directory (A: or B:).

2. To unzip a ﬁle, click File, then click Run.

3. Type the following information in the command line box, and then press enter:

A:\pkunzip <filename>.zip c:\update

(run pkunzip) (zip ﬁlename) (directory where you want the unzipped ﬁle to go)

Using a Browser Such as Netscape Navigator to Download or Copy a File from a Web Page

1. Click on File, located at the top left corner of Netscape.

2. Choose Save As.

3. Choose an empty directory.

4. Make sure that the ﬁle name to download or copy is within the File Name Window.

5. Click the OK button to copy the ﬁle. (A Saving Location window will appear indicating the copy ﬁle progress.

6. Once the download or copy of the ﬁle is complete, exit Netscape.

Using MS Windows to Unpack a .exe File

1. Using the Windows File Manager, locate the downloaded ﬁle (in directory A: or B:).

2. Highlight the ﬁle, then click Run.

3. In the command line box, type the following, then press Enter: A:\<filename>.exe c:\update.

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Agilent E4400B Data Sheet

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Installation Note

Special Firmware Upgrade Kit

Introduction

Upgrade Kit Parts List

Tools Required

Equipment Required

Functionality Check

Installation Procedure: PC Version

Troubleshooting Hints

Installation Procedure: OmniBook PC Version

Troubleshooting

Installation Procedure: HP Palmtop Version

Troubleshooting Hints

HP Access Web Site Firmware Download Procedure

Appendix

Copying Files to a Directory Using DOS

Unzipping a File Using MS Windows

Using MS Windows to Unpack a .exe File