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Keysight Technologies
X-Series Signal Analyzers,
Multi-Touch
Option ESC - External Source Control
Installation Note
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Notices
© Copyright 2016 - 2021 Keysight Technologies, Inc.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Keysight Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Keysight Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Manual Part Number
N9020-90262
Edition
Edition 2, January 2021
Supersedes Edition 1, January 2021
Printed in USA/Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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Option ESC - External Source Control Installation Kit
Products Affected: N9000B CXA Signal Analyzer
N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer
N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer
N9021B MXA Signal Analyzer
N9030B PXA Signal Analyzer
N9040B UXA Signal Analyzer
N9042B UXA Signal Analyzer
Serial Numbers: All
To Be Performed By: (X) Keysight Service Center
(X) Personnel Qualified by Keysight
(X) Customer
Estimated Installation Time: 0.5 Hours
Introduction
This kit contains all of the instructions required to install Option ESC on a Keysight CXA, EXA, MXA,
PXA, or UXA Signal Analyzer. No tools are required.
The N9040B UXA requires software version A.17.04 or later.
The latest revision of the X-Series Signal Analyzers software may be downloaded from
http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software.
This option is licensed for one instrument model/serial number combination. The license key will
only install on the designated instrument.
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Contents
Quantity Description
1 Installation Note
1 Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate
3 Cable Assembly - RG/233 BNC - BNC 48 in.
1 Cable Assembly - LAN Crossover
Tools Required
— Personal computer with internet access and USB port
— USB storage device with > 2 GB free memory
If this upgrade is being performed at an Keysight Service Center, be sure to send
the included cables when the instrument is returned to it’s owner. The cables are
used to connect the signal source to the signal analyzer.
Installation Procedure over USB
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 an email with an
attached License File.
4. Locate a USB storage device. Perform a virus scan on this device before use.
5. Save the License File to the root directory of the USB storage device.
6. Connect the USB storage device to the signal analyzer USB port. Windows will detect the new
hardware and may display the configuration menu shown in Figure 1. This menu may be
configured according to your preferences.
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Figure 1 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu
7. 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 2.
Figure 2 Successful License Installation
Alternate Installation Procedure
The License File can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the
following folder on the signal analyzer
C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing
Verify the Installation and Instrument Software Version
1. Cycle power on the analyzer and wait for the analyzer to boot-up completely.
2. Press System, Show System to display a list of installed options.
3. Verify that the newly installed option number appears on the list.
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Utilities, Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests
Utilities Required
None
Adjustments Required
None
Performance Testing Required
None
For assistance, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office. To find your
local Keysight office access the following URL:
http://www.keysight.com/find/assist
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This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Keysight Technologies 2016-2021
Edition 2, January 2021
N9020-90262
www.keysight.com
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