Keysight Technologies PXA N9030A, EXA N9010A, CXA N9000A, MXA N9020A Getting Started Manual

Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers

This manual provides documentation for the following Analyzers:

PXA Signal Analyzer N9030A MXA Signal Analyzer N9020A EXA Signal Analyzer N9010A CXA Signal Analyzer N9000A

Notice: This document contains references to Agilent. Please note that Agilent’s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com.

Getting Started Guide

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Manual Part Number

N9020-90246

Edition

Second Edition, June 2015

Supersedes: December 2014

Published by:

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Safety Notices

CAUTION

A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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In This Guide…

This guide contains the following information:

1 Quick-Start

This chapter explains how to initialize the signal analyzer and view a signal.

2 Front and Rear Panel Features

Refer to this chapter for information on front- and rear-panel key functionality, and display annotations.

3 Instrument Operating System

This chapter describes the Microsoft Windows 7 configuration and the settings used with the Keysight instrument software.

4 Using Windows Tools

The information in this chapter provides some guidelines for using the Microsoft Windows 7 feature capabilities with the signal analyzer.

5 Troubleshooting

This chapter details some basic steps that may solve any problems you are experiencing with either the signal analyzer or Microsoft Windows 7.

Where to Find the Latest Information

Documentation is updated periodically. For the latest information about these products, including instrument software upgrades, application information, and product information, browse to one of the following URLs, according to the name of your product:

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

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

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

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

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

To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL:

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

Information on preventing analyzer damage can be found at:

www.keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair

Is your product software up-to-date?

Periodically, Keysight releases software updates to fix known defects and incorporate product enhancements. To search for software updates for your product, go to the Keysight Technical Support website at:

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

1 Quick Start

Initial Inspection 10

Verify the Contents 10

Shipping Problems? 10

Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements 11

Locating the analyzer 11

Cooling and rack mounting 11

Turning on the Analyzer the First Time 12

Initializing the analyzer using a USB mouse 12

Initializing the analyzer using front-panel navigation 16

Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls 19

Contents

Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time 20

Instrument Information 21

Power requirements 21

Protecting Against Overpowering 22

Instrument Maintenance 22

Protecting against electrostatic discharge 24

2 Front and Rear Panel Features

Front-Panel Features 26

Overview of key types 29

Display Annotations 34

Rear-Panel Features 36

Front and Rear Panel Symbols 40

3 Instrument Operating System

Microsoft Windows 44

Windows Help and Support Center 44

Installed Software 45

Signal analyzer software 45

Contents

VSA 89601B 45

Pulse Measurement N9051B 45

Customer installation of software 46

3rd Party Software verified by Keysight 46

Installation of other 3rd Party Software 46

User Accounts 47

Administrator account 47

Instrument accounts 47

Power Users accounts 47

KeysightOnly user account 48

Service user accounts 48

Customer creation of accounts 48

Keysight X-Series Analyzer Licensing Options 49

Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase 51

Installation procedure over USB 51

Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers 53

Firewall configuration for transporting licenses via LAN 56

Windows Configuration 57

Settings that can be changed 57

Settings that must not be changed 58

Autoplay/Autorun 60

Configuring Printers 61

Configuring LAN 62

Hostname 62

IP Address & Gateway 62

Connecting to a Network Shared Folder 63

Windows Security 64

Windows Firewall 64

Automatic Updates 64

Virus Protection 65

Spyware Protection 65

System Maintenance 66

Backup 66

System Restore 66

Disk Defragmenting 66

USB Connections 67

Disk Drive Partitioning and Use 68

Backing-up the factory calibration data 68

Disk Drive Recovery Process 70

Updating the software 72

4 Using Windows Tools

Navigating Windows Without a Mouse 76

Contents

Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely 80

Overview of Remote Desktop operation 80

Setting up Remote Desktop operation 80

How to locate the computer name of the instrument 82

Running a Remote Desktop session 83

The Virtual Front Panel 93

Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely 95

Accessing the instrument through the Internet 95

Accessing the Web Control SA tab 99

Selecting the Get Data tab 100

Selecting the Get Image tab 102

Selecting the SCPI Telnet tab 103

Selecting the Help tab 104

Capturing/Printing Displays and Windows 105

Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks 106

Windows shortcuts (key combinations) 106

Windows taskbar auto-hide feature 108

5 Troubleshooting

Contents

Check the Basics 110

Problems with Microsoft Windows 7 112

Returning an Analyzer for Service 113

Calling Keysight Technologies 113

Locations for Keysight Technologies 114

Read the Warranty 115

Service Options 115

Packaging the Instrument 116

Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers PXA N9030A, MXA N9020A, EXA N9010A, and CXA N9000A

Getting Started Guide

1 Quick Start

This section explains how to initialize the Signal Analyzer and view a signal.

The following topics can be found in this section:

“Initial Inspection” on page 10

“Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements” on page 11

“Turning on the Analyzer the First Time” on page 12

“Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls” on page 19

“Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time” on page 20

“Instrument Information” on page 21

Quick Start Initial Inspection

Initial Inspection

Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the analyzer to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service.

Verify the Contents

Verify the shipping container contents using the box contents list.

Shipping Problems?

If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete:

— Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office. — Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. — If you must return an analyzer to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or

comparable) shipping materials. See “Returning an Analyzer for Service”

on page 113.

Quick Start Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements

Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements

Locating the analyzer

Make sure that the fan inlet and exhaust vent areas on the sides of the analyzer are not obstructed. The minimal required clearance is 2 inches. Airflow restrictions cause additional airflow noise and cause the fans to speed up so they can draw in enough air for the required cooling. This results in excessive audible noise.

Cooling and rack mounting

Do not rack mount the analyzer side-by-side with any other instrument with side-by-side ventilation. Make sure the exhaust air from the first instrument is directed away from the inlet of the second unit. If the pre-heated air from the first instrument is directed into the second instrument, it can cause excessive operating temperatures in the second unit and can cause instrument failures. The analyzer draws air in from the left side and exhausts air from the right side.

CAUTION When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the

product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4° C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.

Quick Start Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Initial power-on of the analyzer can be accomplished using either of the following methods:

— “Initializing the analyzer using a USB mouse” on page 12 — “Initializing the analyzer using front-panel navigation” on page 16

NOTE During the initial power-on process, the instrument turns off and restarts

several times. This only happens during the initial installation process.

Initializing the analyzer using a USB mouse

Steps Actions Notes

1. Connect the mouse — Connect the mouse to

one of the analyzer’s USB ports.

2. Power on the analyzer a. Position the analyzer so

you have easy access to the power cord and plug it in.

b. Press the power switch

(located in the lower left corner of the analyzer’s front panel) to turn the analyzer on.

3. Launch Microsoft

Setup

— Highlight Microsoft

Windows 7 and press

Enter to start the

pre-installed operating system.

See

“Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements requirements” on page 21

The analyzer can require more than 5 minutes to power-on. The Keysight Technologies screen appears followed by a screen that allows you to select the operating system.

and “Power

for more details.

Quick Start Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Steps Actions Notes

The analyzer performs the following steps:

— Windows 7 Startup window

—Black screen

— Windows Please wait message window

—Blue window

— The following window appears giving you information about the End-User

License Agreement.

At this time, it is safe to turn off the instrument before initializing the software.

CAUTION After launching the setup, do not turn off the instrument or remove power before the

Setup Wizard completes and the system restarts. Turning off the instrument may corrupt the system and the application may not operate.

4. Reboot and logon

— Click

When the instrument restarts, the following message window appears:

This window appears and covers the LaunchXSA window.

Quick Start Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Steps Actions Notes

NOTE If you do not check the “Do not show this message again” check box, this message will be

displayed each time the analyzer 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.

5. Disable the Anti-Virus

message

6. Verify the installation a. On the instrument, press

— Select the check box and

click

Continue.

System, Show, System.

b. Verify that the

purchased application(s) appear in the list.

View a signal

a. Press

Input/Output, RF Calibrator, 50 MHz.

b. Press

FREQ Channel, Center Freq, 50, MHz.

c. Press

SPAN X Scale, 50, MHz.

Messages similar to the following continue to appear:

Several required processes continue.

The XSA application initializes

If you require further assistance, contact the Keysight support team. Online assistance:

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

This routes the internal 50 MHz signal to the analyzer input.

Quick Start Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Steps Actions Notes

The 50 MHz reference signal appears on the display.

Quick Start

Arrow keys

Enter key

Tab keys

Select key

Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Initializing the analyzer using front-panel navigation

The following keys are used in the initialization process:

Steps Actions Notes

1 Power on the

analyzer

a. Position the analyzer so

you have easy access to the power cord and plug it in.

b. Press the power switch

(located in the lower left corner of the analyzer’s front panel) to turn the analyzer on.

See

Mounting Requirements requirements” on page 21

The analyzer can require more than 5 minutes to power-on.

The Keysight Technologies screen appears followed by a screen that allows you to select the operating system.

2 Launch Microsoft Setup a. Highlight Microsoft

Windows 7 and press Enter to start the pre-installed operating system.

“Instrument Location and Rack

and “Power

for more details.

Quick Start Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Steps Actions Notes

The analyzer performs the following steps:

• Windows 7 Startup window

• Black screen

• Windows Please wait message window

• Blue window

• The following window appears giving you information about the End-User License Agreement.

At this time, it is safe to turn off the instrument before initializing the software.

CAUTION After launching the setup, do not turn off the instrument or remove power before the

Setup Wizard completes and the system restarts. Turning off the instrument may corrupt the system and the application may not operate.

3 Reboot and logon — Press Enter

When the instrument restarts, the following message window appears:

This window appears and covers the LaunchXSA window.

Quick Start Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Steps Actions Notes

NOTE If you do not check the “Do not show this message again” check box, this message will be

4 Disable the Anti-Virus

message

3. Verify the installation

5 View a signal

— Press Select to select

the check box and to continue.

a. Press

System, Show,

Enter

System.

b. Verify that the

purchased application(s) appear in the list.

a. Press Input/Output,

RF Calibrator, 50 MHz.

b. Press

FREQ Channel,

Center Freq, 50, MHz.

c. Press

SPAN X Scale,

50, MHz.

Messages similar to the following continue to appear:

Several required processes continue.

The XSA application initializes

If you require further assistance, contact the Keysight support team. Online assistance:

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

This routes the internal 50 MHz signal to the analyzer input.

The 50 MHz reference signal appears on the display.

Quick Start Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls

Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls

No anti-virus software is shipped with the analyzer. It is recommended that you install anti-virus software if your analyzer is connected to the LAN. Check with your IT department to see what they recommend.

The analyzer is shipped with the Windows 7 firewall enabled. Do not modify the default network settings as this may cause problems with the operating system of the analyzer.

Quick Start Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time

Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time

The instrument desktop includes a shortcut to the ConfigureApplications.exe application that lets you control your instrument power-on configuration. You can set the configuration to pre-load only the applications that you typically run. This can significantly shorten the time it takes for your instrument to power-on. You can also access this functionality by pressing: System, Power On, Configure Applications.

If (after power-on) you want to access an application that you did not pre-load, it will take a little longer to bring it up once you press the application softkey. This longer time-frame is only for the first access after power-on. After the initial access, mode (application) switching will operate as quickly as if the application was pre-loaded.

Quick Start Instrument Information

Instrument Information

Power requirements

The only physical installation of your Keysight signal analyzer is a connection to a power source. Line voltage does not need to be selected.

This analyzer does not contain customer serviceable fuses.

WARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Prod uct (provided with a protective earthing

ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. (IEC 348 clauses 17.3.3c & 17.3.4)

Failure to ground the analyzer properly can result in personal injury. Before turning on the analyzer, you must connect its protective earth terminals to the protective conductor of the main power cable. Insert the main power cable plug into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact only. DO NOT defeat the earth-grounding protection by using an extension cable, power cable, or autotransformer without a protective ground conductor.

CAUTION This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution

Degree 2 per IEC 61010 Second Edition and IEC 664 respectively. This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range.

The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the premise electrical system. Failure, to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using the correct components may cause product damage, and serious injury.

AC power cord

The analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standards. This cable grounds the analyzer cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet. The cable appropriate to the original shipping location is included with the analyzer. See:

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

Quick Start Instrument Information

CAUTION Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this product. Failure

to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord can cause product damage.

WARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the

equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device.

Protecting Against Overpowering

The input circuitry of the analyzer can be damaged by applying signals that exceed the maximum safe input level of +30 dBm average total power or +/-

0.2 Vdc (when DC coupled) or +/- 70 Vdc (when AC coupled). Refer to the analyzer's specification guide for more details regarding the Maximum Safe Input Level. Repairing damage to the input circuitry can be expensive.

If the analyzer will be used to measure signals which might be near the maximum safe input level, use external attenuators and/or limiters to help protect the analyzer input. The External Gain, amplitude Corrections, and/or Ref Lvl Offset features may be used to compensate for the gains and losses of external devices. External Gain and Corrections are under the Input/Output menu and Ref Lvl Offset is under the AMPTD Y-Scale menu.

Instrument Maintenance

Cleaning the instrument

WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the signal analyzer from

mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

Quick Start Instrument Information

Cleaning Connectors

Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument power cord removed, and in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.

WARNING Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a

tightly closed container. It is extremely flammable. In case of fire, use alcohol foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; water may be ineffective.

Use isopropyl alcohol with adequate ventilation and avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. It causes skin irritation, may cause eye damage, and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It may be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.

In case of spill, soak up with sand or earth. Flush spill area with water.

Dispose of isopropyl alcohol in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Battery Information

The analyzer uses a lithium battery located on the CPU board. This is not an operator replaceable part. See “Returning an Analyzer for Service” on

page 113. Replaceable parts must be approved or supplied by Keysight

Technologies.

Service documentation is available at www.keysight.com.

WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the same or equivalent type recommended. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not throw batteries away but collect as small chemical waste.

Quick Start Instrument Information

Protecting against electrostatic discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components (the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, or used).

Test equipment and ESD

To help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment:

WARNING Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with

a voltage potential greater than 500 volts.

— Before connecting any coaxial cable to an analyzer connector for the first

time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.

— Personnel should be grounded with a 1 MΩ resistor-isolated wrist-strap

before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the analyzer.

— Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent

build-up of static charge.

— Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static-safe workstation.

— Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from all

components.

— Store or transport components in static-shielding containers.

— Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This reduces

the possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination of exposed plating.

Additional information about ESD

For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association (http://www.esda.org). The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers PXA N9030A, MXA N9020A, EXA N9010A, and CXA N9000A

Getting Started Guide

2 Front and Rear Panel Features

This section describes the following features:

“Front-Panel Features” on page 26

“Display Annotations” on page 34

“Rear-Panel Features” on page 36

“Front and Rear Panel Symbols” on page 40

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

Front-Panel Features

PXA, MXA, and EXA

CXA

Item

#Name

Description

1 Menu Keys Key labels appear to the left of the menu keys to identify the current function of each

key. The displayed functions are dependent on the currently selected Mode and Measurement, and are directly related to the most recent key press.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

Item

Description

#Name

2 Analyzer Setup Keys These keys set the parameters used for making measurements in the current Mode

and Measurement.

3 Measurement Keys These keys select the Mode and the Measurement within the mode. They also

control the initiation and rate of recurrence of measurements.

4 Marker Keys Markers are often available for a measurement to measure a very specific

point/segment of data within the range of the current measurement data.

5 Utility Keys These keys control system-wide functionality such as:

— instrument configuration information and I/O setup, — printer setup and printing, — file management, save and recall, — instrument presets.

6 Ext Mixer Provides LO output signal to and receives IF input signals from an external mixer. See

the Specifications Guide for details on signal levels. PXA only.

7 Probe Power Supplies power for external high frequency probes and accessories.

8 Headphones Output Headphones can be used to hear any available audio output.

9 Back Space Key Press this key to delete the previous character when entering alphanumeric

information. It also works as the Back key in Help and Explorer windows.

10 Delete Key Press this key to delete files or to perform other deletion tasks.

11 USB Connectors Standard USB 2.0 ports, Type A. Connect to external peripherals such as a mouse,

keyboard, DVD drive, or hard drive.

12 Local/Cancel/(Esc) Key If you are in remote operation, Local:

— returns instrument control from remote back to local (the front

panel). — turns the display on (if it was turned off for remote operation). — can be used to clear errors. (Press the key once to return to local

control, and a second time to clear error message line.)

If you have not already pressed the units or Enter key, Cancel exits the currently selected function without changing its value.

Esc works the same as it does on a PC keyboard. It:

— exits Windows dialogs —clears errors — aborts printing — cancels operations.

13 RF Input Connector for inputting an external signal. Make sure that the total power of all

signals at the analyzer input does not exceed +30 dBm (1 watt).

14 Numeric Keypad Enters a specific numeric value for the current function. Entries appear on the upper

left of the display, in the measurement information area.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

Item

Description

#Name

15 Enter and Arrow Keys The Enter key terminates data entry when either no unit of measure is needed, or you

want to use the default unit.

The arrow keys:

— Increment and decrement the value of the current measurement

selection. — Navigate help topics. — Navigate or make selections within Windows dialogs. — Navigate within forms used for setting up measurements. — Navigate within tables.

NOTE The arrow keys cannot be used to move a mouse pointer

around on the display.

16 Menu/ (Alt) Key Alt works the same as a PC keyboard. Use it to change control focus in Windows

pull-down menus.

17 Ctrl Key Ctrl works the same as a PC keyboard. Use it to navigate in Windows applications or

to select multiple items in lists.

18 Select / Space Key Select is also the Space key and it has typical PC functionality. For example, in

Windows dialogs, it selects files, checks and unchecks check boxes, and picks radio button choices. It opens a highlighted Help topic.

19 Tab Keys Use these keys to move between fields in Windows dialogs.

20 Knob Increments and decrements the value of the current active function.

21 Return Key Exits the current menu and returns to the previous menu. Has typical PC

functionality.

22 Full Screen Key Pressing this key turns off the softkeys to maximize the graticule display area.

Press the key again to restore the normal display.

23 Help Key Initiates a context-sensitive Help display for the current Mode. Once Help is

accessed, pressing a front panel key brings up the help topic for that key function.

24 Speaker Control Keys Enables you to increase or decrease the speaker volume, or mute it.

25 Window Control Keys These keys select between single or multiple window displays. They zoom the

current window to fill the data display, or change the currently selected window. They can be used to switch between the Help window navigation pane and the topic pane.

26 Power Standby/ On Turns the analyzer on. A green light indicates power on. A yellow light indicates

standby mode.

NOTE The front-panel switch is a standby switch, not a LINE

switch (disconnecting device). The analyzer continues to draw power even when the line switch is in standby.

The main power cord can be used as the system disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply.

27 Q Input

Input port for the Q channel when in differential mode.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

Item

#Name

Description

28 Q Input

29 I Input

30 I Input

31 Cal Out Output port for calibrating the I, I, Q and Q inputs and probes used with these

32 RF Out Output port for Options T03/07 (CXA only)

Input port for the Q channel for either single or differential mode.

Input port for the I channel when in differential mode.

Input port for the I channel for either single or differential mode.

inputs.

*. Status of the LED indicates whether the current state of the port is active (green) or is not in use

(dark).

Overview of key types

The keys labeled FREQ Channel, System, and Marker Functions are all examples of front-panel keys.

Most of the dark or light gray keys access menus of functions that are displayed along the right side of the display. These displayed key labels are next to a column of keys called menu keys.

Menu keys list functions based on which front-panel key was pressed last. These functions are also dependent on the current selection of measurement application (Mode) and measurement (Meas).

If the numeric value of a menu key function can be changed, it is called an active function. The function label of the active function is highlighted after that key has been selected. For example, press AMPTD Y Scale. This calls up the menu of related amplitude functions. The function labeled Ref Level (the default selected key in the Amplitude menu) is highlighted. Ref Level also appears in the upper left of the display in the measurement information area. The displayed value indicates that the function is selected and its value can now be changed using any of the data entry controls.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

Some menu keys have multiple choices on their label, such as On/Off, Auto/Man, or Log/Lin (as shown above). The different choices are selected by pressing the key multiple times. For example, the Auto/Man type of key. To select the function, press the menu key and notice that Auto is underlined and the key becomes highlighted. To change the function to manual, press the key again so that Man is underlined. If there are more than two settings on the key, keep pressing it until the desired selection is underlined.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

When a menu first appears, one key label is highlighted to show which key is the default selection. If you press Marker Function, the Marker Function Off key is the menu default key, and is highlighted.

Some of the menu keys are grouped together by a yellow bar running behind the keys near the left side or by a yellow border around the group of keys. When you press a key within the yellow region, such as Marker Noise, the highlight moves to that key to show it has been selected. The keys that are linked are related functions and only one of them can be selected at any one time. For example, a marker can only have one marker function active on it. So if you select a different function it turns off the previous selection. If the current menu is two pages long, the yellow bar or border could include keys on the second page of keys.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

In some key menus, a key label is highlighted to show which key has been selected from multiple available choices. And the menu is immediately exited when you press one of the other keys. For example, when you press the Select

Trace key (in the Trace/Detector menu), it brings up its own menu of keys. The Trace 1 key is highlighted. When you press the Trace 2 key, the highlight

moves to that key and the screen returns to the Trace/Detector menu.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

If a displayed key label shows a small solid-black arrow tip pointing to the right, it indicates that additional key menus are available. If the arrow tip is not filled in solid then pressing the key the first time selects that function. Now the arrow is solid and pressing it again brings up an additional menu of settings.

Front and Rear Panel Features Display Annotations

Display Annotations

This section describes the display annotation as it is on the Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Application display. Other measurement application modes have some annotation differences.

Item Description Function Keys

1 Measurement bar - Shows general measurement settings

and information.

Indicates single/continuous measurement.

Some measurements include limits that the data is tested against. A Pass/Fail indication may be shown in the lower left of the measurement bar.

2 Active Function (measurement bar) - when the current

active function has a settable numeric value, it is shown here.

3 Banner - shows the name of the selected application that is

currently running.

4 Measurement title - shows title information for the current

measurement, or a title that you created for the measurement.

All the keys in the Analyzer Setup part of the front panel.

Currently selected front panel key.

Mode

Meas View/Display

, Display, Title

Front and Rear Panel Features Display Annotations

Item Description Function Keys

5 Settings panel - displays system information that is not

specific to any one application.

— Input/Output status - green LXI indicates the

LAN is connected. RLTS indicate Remote,

Listen, Talk, SRQ — Input impedance and coupling — Amplitude Correction Status — Frequency reference selection — Setting of automatic internal alignment routine

6 Active marker frequency, amplitude or function value

7 Settings panel - time and date display.

8 Trace and detector information.

Local and System, I/O Config Input/Output

, Amplitude,

System and others.

Marker

System, Control Panel

Trace/Detector, Clear Write (W) Trace Average (A) Max Hold (M) Min Hold (m) Trace/Detector, More, Detector, Average (A) Normal (N) Peak (P) Sample (S) Negative Peak (p)

9 Key labels that change based on the most recent key press. Softkeys

10 Displays information, warning and error messages.

Message area - single events, Status area - conditions.

11 Measurement settings for the data currently being

displayed in the graticule area. In the example above: center frequency, resolution bandwidth, video bandwidth, frequency span, sweep time and number of sweep points.

System, Show, Errors

Keys in the Analyzer Setup part of the front panel.

Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features

Rear-Panel Features

Current PXA, MXA and EXA

Older MXA and EXA

Item

#Name

1 EXT REF IN Input for an external frequency reference signal:

Description

For PXA – 1 to 50 MHz For MXA – 1 to 50 MHz For EXA – 10 MHz.

2 GPIB A General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB, IEEE 488.1) connection that can be used

for remote analyzer operation.

Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features

Item

#Name

3 USB Connector USB 2.0 port, Type B. USB TMC (test and measurement class) connects to an

external pc controller to control the instrument and for data transfers over a 480 Mbps link.

4 USB Connectors Standard USB 2.0 ports, Type A. Connect to external peripherals such as a

mouse, keyboard, printer, DVD drive, or hard drive.

5 MONITOR Allows connection of an external VGA monitor.

NOTE The external VGA monitor must be attached prior to

power on to enable the external VGA port.

6 LAN A TCP/IP Interface that is used for remote analyzer operation.

7 Line power input The AC power connection. See the product specifications for more details.

8 Removable Disk Drive Standard on current analyzers. Optional on older MXAs and EXAs.

9 Digital Bus Reserved for future use.

10 Analog Out For PXA Option YAV:

Screen Video Log Video Linear Video

Description

For Option EMC: Demod Audio

11 TRIGGER 2 OUT A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the analyzer.

Configurable from the Input/Output keys.

12 TRIGGER 1 OUT A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the analyzer.

Configurable from the Input/Output keys.

13 Sync Reserved for future use.

14 TRIGGER 2 IN Allows external triggering of measurements.

15 TRIGGER 1 IN Allows external triggering of measurements.

16 Noise Source Drive +28 V

(Pulsed)

17 SNS Series Noise Source For use with Keysight N4000A, N4001A, N4002A Smart Noise Sources (SNS).

18 10 MHz OUT An output of the analyzer internal 10 MHz frequency reference signal. It is used to

19 Preselector Tune Out Reserved for future use.

20 Aux IF Out CR3 Second IF Out (PXA, MXA, and EXA)

For use with Keysight 346A, 346B, and 346C Noise Sources.

lock the frequency reference of other test equipment to the analyzer.

CRP Arbitrary IF Out (PXA, MXA, and EXA)

ALV Log Video (PXA)

Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features

CXA with Option PC3 (S/N MY/US/SG49370546 or higher)

CXA (for S/N less than MY/US/SG49370546)

Item

#Name

1 EXT REF IN Input for an external frequency reference signal:

For CXA – 10 MHz.

2 GPIB A General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB, IEEE 488.1) connection that can be used

for remote analyzer operation.

3 USB Connector USB 2.0 port, Type B. USB TMC (test and measurement class) connects to an

external pc controller to control the instrument and for data transfers over a 480 Mbps link.

4 USB Connectors Standard USB 2.0 ports, Type A. Connect to external peripherals such as a

mouse, keyboard, printer, DVD drive, or hard drive.

Description

Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features

Item

#Name

5 MONITOR Allows connection of an external VGA monitor.

NOTE The external VGA monitor must be attached prior to

power on to enable the external VGA port.

6 LAN A TCP/IP Interface that is used for remote analyzer operation.

7 Line power input The AC power connection. See the product specifications for more details.

8 Removable Disk Drive Option PC3. Only available on instruments with

S/N MY/US/SG49370546 or higher.

10 Analog Out For Option EMC:

Demod Audio

12 TRIGGER 1 OUT A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the analyzer.

Configurable from the Input/Output keys.

13 Sync Reserved for future use.

15 TRIGGER 1 IN Allows external triggering of measurements.

16 Noise Source Drive +28 V

(Pulsed)

For use with Keysight 346A, 346B, and 346C Noise Sources.

Description

17 SNS Series Noise Source For use with Keysight N4000A, N4001A, N4002A Smart Noise Sources (SNS).

18 10 MHz OUT An output of the analyzer internal 10 MHz frequency reference signal. It is used to

lock the frequency reference of other test equipment to the analyzer.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols

Front and Rear Panel Symbols

This symbol is used to indicate power ON (green LED).

This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode

This symbol indicates the input power required is AC.

The instruction documentation symbol. The product is

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the

This is a marking of a product in compliance with the

(yellow LED).

marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to instructions in the documentation.

Community.

Australian Spectrum Management Agency.

Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-001).

This is also a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product (CISPR 11, Clause 4).

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association International.

This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical

and electronic equipment mandated under EU law as of August 13, 2005. All electric and electronic equipment are required to be separated from normal waste for disposal (Reference WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC).

Indicates the time period during which no hazardous or

toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use. Forty years is the expected useful life of the product.

This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging

indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001.

This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols

To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see

http://www.keysight.com/environment/product/ for

more information.

Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Symbols

Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers PXA N9030A, MXA N9020A, EXA N9010A, and CXA N9000A

Getting Started Guide

3 Instrument Operating System

This chapter describes the Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7, referred to as Windows 7 or WES7, configuration and the settings used with the Keysight instrument software. It includes information about changing some of the system settings. And it describes the Windows operating system configuration and the software installations that are present on the Disk Drive when the instrument leaves the factory.

The front panel of the analyzer has been designed with the keys needed to navigate windows for: accessing menus, traversing in dialogs, selecting items, and depressing displayed buttons. It is possible to use the front panel for changing operating system configuration items, but it is much easier to perform these tasks with a USB mouse and external keyboard. For specifics on navigating using the front panel, see “Navigating Windows Without a Mouse”

on page 76.

The following topics can be found in this chapter:

“Microsoft Windows” on page 44

“Installed Software ” on page 45

“Customer installation of software” on page 46

“User Accounts” on page 47

“Keysight X-Series Analyzer Licensing Options” on page 49

“Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase” on page 51

“Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers” on page 53

“Windows Configuration” on page 57

“Configuring Printers” on page 61

“Configuring LAN” on page 62

“Windows Security” on page 64

“System Maintenance” on page 66

“USB Connections” on page 67

“Disk Drive Partitioning and Use” on page 68

“Disk Drive Recovery Process” on page 70

Instrument Operating System Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows

Your instrument has Microsoft Windows installed at the factory. Keysight has already configured many of the settings in Microsoft Windows for optimal behavior in your instrument. This chapter contains details about many of these settings.

Windows Help and Support Center

Throughout this chapter you will find references to the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Windows Help and Support Center follow the instructions below, either on your PC or on the instrument itself.

NOTE You must have an Internet connection to access the Windows Help and

Support Center.

Move the mouse cursor to the taskbar at the bottom of the display

If the Taskbar is in auto-hide mode (as it is by default on your instrument), wait until it pops up.

Click the Start icon and type “help and support” into the Search window.

Click .

Instrument Operating System Installed Software

Installed Software

Signal analyzer software

The N9060BSpectrum Analyzer Measurement Application software is installed in the signal analyzer. Additional measurement applications are available. Each application requires a license to execute the software. All of these applications are installed by the factory at the time of manufacture, even if the licenses have not been purchased. You may purchase additional licenses at a later date.

VSA 89601B

Keysight 89601B Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) is installed. Keysight 89601B measurements require a license to use the product beyond an initial 30 day trial period.

Pulse Measurement N9051B

Keysight N9051B Pulse Measurement Software is installed. Keysight N9051B measurements require a license to use the product.

Instrument Operating System Customer installation of software

Customer installation of software

3rd Party Software verified by Keysight

Keysight has verified that the following programs are compatible with the instrument's applications:

—MathWorks MATLAB

Installation of other 3rd Party Software

The X-Series Signal Analyzer platform is an Open Windows environment, so you can install software on the instrument. However, installation of non-approved software may affect instrument performance. Keysight does not warrant the performance of the analyzers with non-approved software installed.

NOTE Before installing any additional programs on the instrument, you should exit

the Signal Analyzer application.

Also, you must not remove any applications or programs that were installed on the instrument when it was shipped from the factory.

If you install programs other than those that Keysight has tested, it could cause problems with the instrument's applications. If this happens, you should try uninstalling the program that has caused the problem, or try changing the program's configuration. If this does not correct the problem, you may have to use the Instrument Recovery system to reinstall the instrument's system software

User Accounts

Administrator account

Instrument Operating System User Accounts

The instrument ships with a number of different accounts already set up. In addition you can create your own accounts if you desire. The privileges associated with each account determine what you can and cannot do from that account.

Using the Administrator account you can perform the following operations:

—Install software

— Configure network and printer access

— Access all files on the instrument

— Add or change user accounts and passwords

— Change Firewall settings

— Change Windows settings (e.g., using Device Manager)

— Change the time and date

— Run any application

The administrator password of "Keysight4u!" is for any instrument that shipped from the factory branded as Keysight with firmware A.14.50 or later, or for the instruments with a hard-disk upgrade or repair with A.14.50 firmware pre-installed. For earlier instruments use "agilent4u" as the administrator password.

Downloading A.14.5x firmware from the web and updating an existing Agilent branded instrument Will NOT change the administrator password.

Instrument accounts

The default user account that ships from the factory is “Instrument” with the password “measure4u”. This user is a member of the standard Users group.

Using the Instrument account, you may perform the following operations:

— Configure network and printer access (although not local printer access)

— Access files on the instrument that are accessible to the Users group

— Run applications that are accessible to the Users group

1. In analyzers running the Windows XP operating system, the Instrument user account was a member of the Power Users group.

Instrument Operating System User Accounts

Power Users accounts

You can assign Power User privileges to the Instrument account or to other accounts that you might create. To change privileges you must log on as the Administrator. Power Users can perform the following operations:

— Install software (with some limitations, for example, you cannot install

drivers)

— Configure network and local printer access

— Access files on the instrument that are accessible to the Power Users group

— Change the time and date

— Run applications that are accessible to the Power Users group

KeysightOnly user account

The instrument contains a user account called “KeysightOnly” that can be used by Customer Support in the event that the customer has changed the Administrator password and has forgotten the password. For instruments with a Keysight Technologies disk image, the account is "KeysightOnly". You must not remove or modify the KeysightOnly account.

Service user accounts

There are user accounts defined in the instrument for servicing the instrument.

Customer creation of accounts

You can create additional user accounts and decide on the level of security granted to any new user accounts created. For example, the level of security can be assigned as administrator, power user, standard user, backup operators. User names are not case sensitive but passwords are case sensitive.

It is Keysight’s expectation that each user’s My Documents folder is mapped to the D: drive. This is to avoid overwriting the user’s data in the event the Instrument Recovery must be performed. Also, this facilitates convenient backup by copying the contents of the D: drive to external media. All user accounts created by the factory already have My Documents mapped to the D: drive. It is recommended to map all new users’ My Documents folders to the D: drive.

Instrument Operating System Keysight X-Series Analyzer Licensing Options

Keysight X-Series Analyzer Licensing Options

The Keysight X-Series Analyzers use three licensing types: Fixed Perpetual, Transportable Perpetual (PXA, MXA and EXA only), and Trial. These licensing types are available on all existing measurement applications except the Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Application (N9060A/B), which requires a fixed perpetual license, and the Remote Language Compatibility Application (N9061A), which does not support transportable licenses. Fixed Perpetual licenses are also required to enable hardware options.

Fixed Perpetual

Fixed Perpetual licenses are the traditional license type (Fixed) with the same duration (Perpetual) that have been available for all features since the introduction of the X-Series analyzers. Fixed Perpetual licenses are identified by the “F” in the second character and “P” in the third character of the option designator:

Example: N9068A-2FP or W9068A-2FP

A license key is instrument model and serial number dependent. You can only install the license key on the specific instrument for which it was created.

Transportable Perpetual

Transportable Perpetual licenses are an optional license type offering deployment duration which is not fixed to a specific instrument model and serial number. Transportable Perpetual licenses are identified in the product structure by a “T” in the second character and “P” in the third character of the option designator:

Example: N9068A-2TP

Additionally transports are allowed between instrument types as well. So a measurement application license can be transported from a PXA to an MXA or EXA conversely, or between instruments of the same model.

Transportable Perpetual licenses require a connection to the Keysight server only for managing the check-in/out of the license. The Keysight licensing server also provides for storage of unused licenses which have been transported off instruments but are awaiting assignment to new instruments. The server will limit the number of transports per 30 day period per application license to 10.

Unlike Fixed Perpetual licenses which are pre-installed at the factory with new instrument purchases, Transportable Perpetual licenses require redemption and installation of the license before the first use. This allows the user to determine on which instrument to initially install the application license.

It is recommended that instruments be at the same instrument software release to ensure the latest code is available on each instrument so that the user experience is identical between instruments. This is particularly important when transporting the license for a newly-released application which may only be available in the latest software release.

Instrument Operating System Keysight X-Series Analyzer Licensing Options

Trial licenses

Trial licenses are available so that you may try applications before you buy the full applications. These licenses are time limited for a 30 day period, and are restricted to one trial for an individual application per instrument. The restriction is enforced through the license redemption process of the Keysight Software Licensing system.

Trial licenses are only available for measurement applications and not available for enabling hardware capability (N9010A, N9020A, or N9030A options).

Trial licenses are not installed in the factory and no entitlement certificates are created for distribution with new instrument shipments. Trial licenses are not available for order, but are available from the Keysight Web site after completing a brief registration:

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

Trial Licenses are identified by the license designator “-TRL”.

Example: N9071A-TRL

If a product has multiple tiers (levels of functionality), the –TRL license enables all tiers for the duration of the license. If you have a base tier and want a trial license for a higher tier, you can install the –TRL license. When the duration expires the entitlement is reverted back to the base tier.

Instrument Operating System Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Additional measurement application software can be ordered after your initial purchase of the signal analyzer. Software upgrades are provided in a kit that includes an option based Entitlement Certificate and a license agreement. The licenses are downloaded from the license Web site onto a USB storage device so they can be loaded into the instrument.

For all software upgrades, we recommend that the latest version of the instrument software be installed. This ensures that the measurement application being licensed and activated is installed and is the most current version.

The latest revision of the software may be downloaded from:

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

A license key is usually for one instrument model and serial number combination. The license key will only install itself on that instrument.

NOTE No calibration is required after a measurement application installation.

Installation procedure over USB

Step Action Notes

1 Redeem the Option

Upgrade Entitlement Certificate

2 Save the license file

3 Load the license file

NOTE Alternatively 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\Keysight\licensing

Follow the instructions on the Certificate After redeeming your Option Upgrade

Entitlement Certificate you will receive an e-mail with an attached License File.

Save the .lic file to the root directory of a USB storage device

Connect the USB storage device to one of the signal analyzer USB ports.

Windows will detect the new hardware and may display the configuration menu.

The signal analyzer will automatically load the license file. (This may take a few minutes) Upon completion, the Keysight License Manager will display a “Successful License Installation” message.

Instrument Operating System Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Step Action Notes

4 Verify installation

Cycle the power on the signal analyzer.

Press System, Show, System.

Verify that the new application appears in the list.

The application will not be available for use until after the power has been cycled.

This displays the list of installed applications.

If you require further assistance, please contact the Keysight support team.

Online assistance:

http://www.keysight.com/find/as sist

If you do not have access to the Internet, contact your local Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office, or if in the United States, call 1-800-829-4444.

Instrument Operating System Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers

Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers

Transportable licenses can be identified by the letters "TP" in their option designator. For example, N9068A-2TP indicates the license is transportable and perpetual. To transport this license from one X-Series analyzer to another, it is recommended that both analyzers be at the same instrument software release. This ensures that the user experience is identical between instruments.

As a minimum, the instrument software release in the analyzer that will receive the transportable license (the "target instrument") must at least be able to support the desired application.

The X-Series signal analyzers support several ways of transporting licenses. The procedure below will focus on the most common procedure, where neither of the analyzers has access to an internet connection. For this procedure to work, a PC with an internet connection is required

You will need the following:

—USB flash drive

—USB keyboard

—USB mouse

We will refer to the analyzer from which the transportable license will be removed as the "source instrument". We will refer to the analyzer which will receive the transportable license as the "target instrument".

Instrument Operating System Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers

Procedure for Transporting a License, Neither Analyzer Connected to the Internet

Step Action Notes

1 Connect the USB

devices to the source instrument

2 Verify software version

in each analyzer

3 Obtain the Host ID from

the Target Instrument

4 Start the License

Manager on the Source Instrument

5 Transport the

Transportable License from Source Instrument

Connect the USB flash drive, USB keyboard, and USB mouse to the USB ports on the source instrument.

On each analyzer, press System, Show,

System and make note of the Instrument

S/W Revision on each.

On the target instrument, press System,

Show, System, and make note of the

Host ID.

On the source instrument, press System,

More, Licensing… It may take a minute

for the Keysight License Manager screen to be fully populated with all the installed licenses.

a. On the source instrument, locate the

desired license to be transported and highlight it. Its option designator should include the letters "TP".

b. Right-click on the mouse and select

Transport....

c. Click Transport in the Transport

Licenses dialog box.

d. Click Explore to view the contents

of the Transport Confirmation subdirectory.

It will be necessary to use one or more of the rear panel ports to connect the USB devices.

Ideally, the revisions will be the same. But at least, both versions should be able to support the application whose license is being transported.

This information will be needed to issue the license for the target instrument. The Host ID is the model number, followed by a comma, followed by the serial number.

Be sure you are selecting a transportable license and not a fixed perpetual license.

The Transport Conformation filename and filename location will be displayed in the Transport Confirmation dialog box.

e. Click on the appropriate *.url file and

drag it to the USB flash drive.

Instrument Operating System Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers

Step Action Notes

6 Get New License from

ASL Transportation Web page

7 Save License File to USB

Flash Drive

a. Insert USB flash drive into PC that is

connected to the internet

b. On the PC, locate the *.url file on the

USB flash drive that was saved in the previous step and click on it.

c. After a few seconds, the ASL

Transportation Web page will appear. One field, the New Host ID will be empty.

d. Enter the Host ID of the target

instrument (step 3 above) into the field marked New Host ID.

e. Click Submit.

a. The ASL Transportation Web page

will indicate that a license file is available and display two links to the license file. Right-click on the license file and select Save Target

As…

b. Save the license file to the root level

of the USB flash drive, keeping the ".lic" file extension.

The PC must have an internet connection and an available USB port.

Most of the fields have been populated from the information in the *.url file.

Be very careful when entering the New Host ID. A mistake made in entering the New Host ID will result in an invalid license being issued. Be sure there is a comma between the model number and serial number. There should be no spaces in the Host ID.

Either link can be used to either display or save the license file.

The license file must be saved to the root level of the USB flash drive for it to be recognized by the target instrument.

8 Install License File in

Target Instrument

c. Close the Save dialog and exit the

ASL Transportation Web page.

a. With the target instrument running,

insert the USB flash drive into one of the front panel USB ports. After a few minutes, you should see a message saying "Successful License Installation"

b. Cycle power on the target

instrument.

c. Once the analyzer has re-booted, the

application should be ready to use on the target instrument.

The Keysight License Services running on the target instrument looks for *.lic files whenever it detects a USB device has been inserted. If the contents of the *.lic file are appropriate for the instrument, the license will be installed automatically.

Newly-installed licenses are only recognized by the instrument software on power-up.

Instrument Operating System Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers

Firewall configuration for transporting licenses via LAN

If you are attempting to transport licenses between two instruments that are connected to the LAN and the Internet through a firewall, your system administrator may need to allow a limited range of port numbers to pass through the firewall.

Regardless of the type of firewall you are using, always allow the following tools from Keysight:

— KeysightLicenseService

— KeysightLicenseManager

— KeysightLicenseNotifier

The following ports are required to use Keysight Licensing Service, Keysight License Notifier, and Keysight License Manager for transporting licenses via the LAN.

Port Numbers Used By

80 World Wide Web (WWW), HTTP

4545 Keysight License Service (ALS). To send messages to ALN.

4565 Keysight License Notifier (ALN). To send messages to ALS.

8000 Keysight License Manager (ALM).To send messages to ALS.

8001 Keysight License Service (ALS). To send message to ALM.

8020 Keysight License Manager (ALM). For Keysight Alert Message.

8050 and up Keysight License Provider, to connect to Keysight License Service

8070 and up Keysight License Service, for callbacks to Keysight License Provider

Instrument Operating System Windows Configuration

Windows Configuration

The Windows settings have been optimized for the best measurement performance. Any modifications to these settings may degrade instrument performance and measurement speed. In general, most Windows System settings (typically set through the Windows Control Panel) should not be modified. Those that can be safely modified are listed below.

CAUTION To recover from problems caused by changing Windows Systems settings,

you may have to reinstall the Windows system and instrument applications using the Instrument Recovery process.

Settings that can be changed

You may change the following Windows settings or administrative tasks (available from the Windows Control Panel) to suit your own personal preferences. It is recommended that you document any changes to the instrument’s configuration in case an Instrument Recovery is performed and the configuration is reset.

NOTE Some of these actions can only be performed with Administrator privileges.

You May Use This Feature: To Do This…

Configure Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates.

Microsoft recommends that you always get the latest critical Windows updates to ensure that the instrument's Windows operating system is protected. If the instrument has internet access, the instrument default is set to automatically check for critical Windows Updates and notify you.

You can change the configuration of the Microsoft Automatic Updates. You can choose not to have automatic updates. However, if you do this then you should manually update Windows periodically, by accessing Internet Explorer and selecting Windows Update from the Tools menu.

Install and configure an Anti Virus program

Setup new user accounts.

CAUTION Do not delete or modify the"KeysightOnly"

user account. Doing so may prevent Keysight from servicing the instrument.

Instrument Operating System Windows Configuration

You May Use This Feature: To Do This…

Add the Instrument to a network

Install and configure a printer

Set the time and date

If you click on “Advanced System Settings” a dialog will open called “System Properties.” On this dialog there is an “Advanced” tab, which opens up a dialog with a number of settings options. One of these is “Performance”, and if you click on the “Settings” button under “Performance”, you will see another dialog with a number of settings options. The default is “Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer.” You can also select “Adjust for best performance.”

You should leave the remaining selections unchanged.

Settings that must not be changed

Avoid changing the settings described below (available from the Windows Control Panel). Changes to these settings may degrade instrument performance, screen displays, and measurement speed.

Do NOT Use This Feature: To Do This…

Do not change Power Options.

If you click on “Advanced System Settings” a dialog will open called “System Properties.”

On this dialog there is a tab called “Hardware.” You should not modify any settings under the “Hardware” tab.

On this dialog there is also a tab called “Advanced.” You should not modify any settings under the “Advanced” tab except as described above under “Settings that can be changed”.

Do not remove installed Fonts

Instrument Operating System Windows Configuration

Do NOT Use This Feature: To Do This…

Do not change the following Display Settings:

— Screen Saver settings (under “Personalization)

— Screen resolution, 1024 x 768 (under “Adjust Resolution”)

— DPI setting (under “Set custom text size”)

Do not change any settings under “Region and Language” or the instrument keyboard and display may not operate properly

Do not delete or modify the "KeysightOnly" user account.

In addition, Do Not:

— Add, delete, or modify disk drive partitions.

— Delete or modify Keysight registry entries.

— Change the contents of any directories containing the name "Keysight".

— Stop the IIS server

— Tamper with any virtual directories (or their contents) that came configured

with the instrument.

— Uninstall these libraries, interfaces, or programs:

— The I/O Libraries

— The .NET Framework or any Hotfixes or Service Packs for the .NET

Framework

— The “Microsoft Visual J# .NET Redistributable Package 1.1”

— Programs that begin with "Keysight"

— The Adobe Acrobat reader

—Modify:

— The I/O Library “GPIB27”, “GPIB28” interfaces shown as configured

Instrument I/O in the Connection Expert or I/O Config

Instrument Operating System Windows Configuration

Autoplay/Autorun

Since the introduction of Windows XP, the term Autoplay (sometimes also called Autorun) has come to be associated with the feature which assists users in selecting appropriate actions when new media and devices are detected. The Autoplay/Autorun feature is turned off in the instrument, by default, for heightened security, unless the Administrator account is running.

If you wish to re-enable Autoplay/Autorun, you may use the Auto Play function in the Control Panel. However, be aware that if you do this you may be more subject to virus attack from portable media such as USB flash drives.

Instrument Operating System Configuring Printers

Configuring Printers

Printers are configured using the Microsoft Windows Control Panel. It is easily accessed from the Windows Start menu or from under the front panel System key. This setup process is most easily done using a USB mouse and an external keyboard. If you do not have a mouse it can be done using front-panel keys. See “Navigating Windows Without a Mouse” on page 76.

When setting up a new printer, you may need to load the printer driver (unless you are using a network printer that your IT department has set up to include the driver). The manufacturer of the printer supplies the driver software and process. That may require that you attach an external USB disk drive. An alternative is to connect the instrument to the LAN and download the driver from the printer manufacturer’s internet site.

Instrument Operating System Configuring LAN

Configuring LAN

Hostname

The Computer Name, or hostname, is preconfigured from the factory. It must be a unique name such that it does not conflict with other equipment on your LAN. The preconfigured Computer Name is A-N90yyA-xxxxx, where xxxxx is the last 5 digits of the instrument’s serial number, and yy is 20 for MXA, 10 for EXA, or 30 for PXA.

To change the Computer Name consult the Windows Help and Support Center.

IP Address & Gateway

The instrument is preconfigured to obtain an IP Address via DHCP. You can change the IP Address and Gateway as you desire. The Windows Help and Support Center describes how to configure the LAN.

Instrument Operating System Configuring LAN

Connecting to a Network Shared Folder

The instrument contains standard Windows networking. The time required to authenticate is dependent on your LAN infrastructure. You may have improved performance by mapping a network drive to the shared folder that you need to access.

To map a network drive, click the Start icon . and right-click Computer.

When the Map Network Drive window appears, browse to the correct folder, select both check boxes and click Finish.

NOTE In Windows 7 there is no visual indication that authentication is in progress.

Instrument Operating System Windows Security

Windows Security

Microsoft recommends the following to ensure the instrument's Windows operating system is protected:

—Use an internet firewall.

— Get the latest critical Windows updates.

— Use up-to-date antivirus software.

Windows Firewall

The instrument is shipped with the Windows Firewall enabled. You can verify the status of Windows Firewall by going to the Control Panel and clicking on System and Security, Windows Firewall.

Windows Firewall Exceptions for programs and ports have been added to allow proper operation of the instrument over a network. Modifying these settings may cause the instrument to not operate properly.

Automatic Updates

NOTE Be aware that downloading and installing Windows Updates can be network

and CPU usage intensive (impacting the instrument performance), and some Windows Updates automatically reboot the instrument. It is recommended that Windows Updates be performed when the instrument is not in normal use.

Instrument Operating System Windows Security

Virus Protection

There is no antivirus software included with your instrument. To find information regarding recommended antivirus software, visit the PXA, MXA, EXA or CXA website:

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

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

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

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

and click FAQs under Technical Support.

NOTE Having antivirus software installed may have a slight impact on the

instrument performance.

Spyware Protection

There is no anti-spyware software installed on the instrument. This should not be a problem if you do not use the instrument for a lot of internet browsing. Having spyware in the instrument could have an impact on the instrument performance.

Instrument Operating System System Maintenance

System Maintenance

Backup

It is recommended that you have a regular backup strategy. Your IT department may already have a backup strategy in place which is suitable for the instrument and its data. Using the Instrument Recovery system in conjunction with a regular backup strategy should allow full recovery of the instrument data.

Windows has a Backup utility that you can use to archive files and folders in case of a disk drive failure. See the Windows Help and Support Center for more information on this utility. You can also use third party backup utilities. However, you must ensure that this third party software is compatible with the instrument's system software. See “Customer installation of software” on

page 46 for more information.

When performing backups, we recommend that you backup the data to an external storage device connected to the network or one of the instrument's USB connectors. Also, you should perform backups at times when the instrument is not being used for normal operations, as it may impact the instrument's overall performance.

System Restore

Windows contains the capability to restore the system to a previous point in time. System Restore is enabled with default settings as provided by Microsoft. However, System Restore is not always 100% successful. Therefore, it is not recommended that you rely on System Restore to protect your instrument. System Restore has not been tested to verify successful restoring.

Disk Defragmenting

Over time the instrument’s disk becomes fragmented. Windows has a Disk Defragmenter utility that you can use to defragment the disk. See the Windows Help and Support Center for more information on this utility.

NOTE Running Disk Defragmenter should be performed when the Signal Analyzer

application is not running. Measurement throughput will be significantly impacted while disk defragmentation is in process. To stop the Signal Analyzer application, press File, Exit. To restart the application, double-click the application icon on the desktop.

Instrument Operating System

USB

USB Series B

USB Connections

All of the USB ports are compatible with the USB 2.0 and 1.1 specification. The two USB ports on the front panel (see graphic below) and four of the USB ports on the rear panel are USB Series “A” ports. These are ports to which you can connect USB mass storage devices and printers. The instrument USB Host support includes the standard Microsoft Windows USB drivers for human interface, mass storage, printing, scanning, and imaging devices. A complete up-to-date list of the Windows USB class driver support is available on the Microsoft website.

The square USB port (see graphic below) on the rear panel is a USB Series “B” port and is used for controlling the instrument over USB. Information to help you program your instrument is documented in the X-Series Programmer’s Guide. The instrument USB device driver included in the instrument software supports the test and measurement industry standard USBTMC-USB488 device class.

In addition, the IO Libraries CD that was included with your instrument contains USB Host drivers that allow control of other instruments connected to the USB ports.

Keysight Technologies does not support or warrant correct instrument operation if additional USB drivers from third parties are installed in the instrument. It is possible that additional drivers could break the normal USB operation. If USB operation is broken, recovery would require reinstalling the instrument application using the Instrument recovery process.

Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Partitioning and Use

Disk Drive Partitioning and Use

The drive is partitioned into 3 sections: C:, D: and E:

—The C: partition contains the Windows 7 operating system and software

installed by Keysight. This is an Open System which means you can install additional software, and these should be installed on the C: drive. However, only a limited set of software applications are tested for use with the Keysight measurement software. The installation and/or use of other software is not warranted and could interfere with the operation of the measurement software. If instrument repair is ever needed, the Keysight version of the C: drive is the only part of the instrument software that is restored by the Instrument Recovery process. You must reload any other software that you have added in the instrument.

—The D: partition is reserved for data storage. The User Accounts that are

configured by Keysight have their My Documents folder mapped to the D: drive. This is for the convenience of backing-up the measurement data. You should always back-up the data on the D: drive to an external device. This allows you to restore the data if you ever need to replace the disk drive.

—The E: partition is reserved for Keysight’s use. The primary use of the E:

drive is for housing the Calibration and Alignment data. Do not change or overwrite the files on this drive. This could cause your instrument to not meet specifications, or even to stop functioning correctly. Do not use this drive for data storage. It is also recommended that you back up the contents of this drive by using the factory calibration data backup utility.

Backing-up the factory calibration data

To back-up the factory calibration data you will need a USB mouse and storage device and follow the step below.

Step Notes

1 Insert the mouse in one of the

instrument USB ports

2 Insert the USB memory device in one

of the instrument USB ports.

Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Partitioning and Use

Step Notes

3 Press System, Alignments,

Backup or Restore Align Data...

4 Follow the on screen instructions to

backup the calibration data to the USB drive and save the file.

The Alignment Data Wizard will appear:

Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process

Disk Drive Recovery Process

The Instrument Recovery System can be used to repair errors on the instrument's C: drive partition or to restore the original factory configuration of the system software on the disk drive. The Instrument Recovery System is stored in a separate hidden disk drive partition.

Repairing errors on the disk drive may result in loss of data or files. If you require more information, see the “chkdsk” documentation in the Windows Help and Support Center.

Restoring the original factory system software does not restore any of the following items:

— Additional software that has been installed after the instrument was

shipped from the factory. (Thus, following an Instrument Recovery any software installed after the instrument was shipped from the factory will need to be re-installed.)

— System configurations (for example user accounts, windows configurations)

that have been made after the instrument was shipped from the factory. (Thus, following an Instrument Recovery configuration changes will have to be performed.)

— The Instrument Recovery overwrites the contents of the C: partition. It does

not affect the D: or E: partitions.

It is recommended that the customer use a regular back up strategy. The customer’s IT department may already have a backup strategy in place which is suitable for the instrument and its data. Using the Instrument Recovery System in conjunction with a regular back up strategy should allow the customer to fully recover the instrument's software and data.

Table 3-1 Recovery Process

Step Notes

1 Make sure the instrument is

turned off.

Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process

Table 3-1 Recovery Process

Step Notes

2 Turn on the instrument.

— Press the down arrow key to move

the highlight to Instrument

Recovery System, then press

Enter.

3 When the Instrument Recovery

System has booted, follow the on-screen instructions to recover the image of the C: drive.

After the Keysight Technologies screen is displayed,

This screen is displayed for five seconds.

— Press 2, then press Enter to select

the recovery.

4 A warning message appears.

— Press Enter to start the recovery,

which may take up to 25 minutes to complete.

Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process

Table 3-1 Recovery Process

Step Notes

5 Press Enter to exit and reboot the

instrument once this portion of the recovery has completed.

NOTE Additional recovery steps may be required to fully recover the system to a

more current working state. This could involve restoring your own backups of the instrument information or re-installing applications, data and performing system customizations.

Updating the software

Choose one of these two processes:

— To install the latest software version, the software and installation

instructions are available at:

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

Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process

— To re-install the software version you recovered to, follow the process

below.

The following steps load a copy of the instrument software that forces the program code resident in the instrument’s various programmable gate arrays to be in sync with the restored system software.

Table 3-2 Installing the Software

Step Notes

1 Log out of the default user (instrument):

— Select Start, Log Off, Log Off

2 At the log in prompt enter:

—User Name: administrator —Password: Keysight4u!

3 Navigate to C Drive:

— Click Start, My Computer, C: Drive and open

the

Temp folder.

4 Locate the software installer program:

“XSA_Installer_A.XX.XX.exe” or “MXA_Installer_A.XX.XX.exe”.

5 Double-click on the installer.exe.

6 A window appears showing the extraction process.

It may take a minute or two for the installer to start.

Following the extraction screen, there may be a short period where there is no activity on the screen. The desk top may be displayed for a short period.

7 Follow the on-screen prompts to continue the

installation.

WARNING When you see the message Programming

FPGAs...Do NOT turn off power to the instrument, be sure to do as it says and DO NOT turn

off the instrument power at this time for ANY reason. If this process is interrupted the instrument most likely will need to be sent back to an Keysight Service Center for servicing before it will be usable again.

Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process

Table 3-2 Installing the Software

Step Notes

NOTE The installation process can take up to 45 minutes. Do not turn the

instrument power off or serious damage may occur. If any pop up windows appear, click

OK or Ignore to proceed.

8 When the installation has finished, select Yes, I

want to restart my computer now, Finish.

9 After the instrument restarts, the newly installed

version of the X-Series instrument software will run.

It is possible a newer version of the instrument software is available on the web at http://www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software.

NOTE Additional recovery steps may be required to fully recover the system to a

more current working state. This could involve restoring your own backups of the instrument configuration, including re-installing applications, data, and performing system customizations.

Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers PXA N9030A, MXA N9020A, EXA N9010A, and CXA N9000A

Getting Started Guide

4 Using Windows Tools

NOTE The capabilities described in this section are Microsoft Windows 7 features.

The discussion provided here gives some guidelines for using the capabilities with the instrument. You need to refer to the Windows 7 help documentation for more information. Your version of Windows may not match these instructions exactly.

You need an external keyboard and mouse to fully use these features.

“Navigating Windows Without a Mouse” on page 76

“Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely” on page 80

“Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely” on page 95

“Capturing/Printing Displays and Windows” on page 105

“Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks” on page 106

Using Windows Tools Navigating Windows Without a Mouse

Navigating Windows Without a Mouse

Key Presses Actions

Esc

Enter

Alt

Right Arrow

Left Arrow

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Tab

Del

Alt + Tab

Alt + Enter

Exits/closes a Windows dialog box (does not exit an Application window)

Does the current "default action". If a menu item or a button is currently highlighted, then the Enter key activates that menu item or button.

Moves focus/control to the pull down menus bar in the active Window

In pull-down menu: opens the next menu to the right, or opens a submenu

In a dialog box: selects an option button

In pull-down menu: opens the next menu to the left, or opens a submenu

In dialog box: selects an option button

In pull-down menu: Moves to next selection up in the menu

In dialog box: selects an option button

In pull-down menu: Moves to next selection down in the menu

In dialog box: selects an option button

In dialog box: moves to the next/previous field

Deletes the currently selected item

Switches between the next/previous Application

Shows the Properties of the currently selected item

Alt + Esc

Backspace

Ctrl + Left arrow

Ctrl + Right arrow

Ctrl + Tab

Alt + Space

Ctrl + Esc

Ctrl + Alt + Delete

Cycles through items in the order that they had been opened

In My Computer or Windows Explorer: move up one level

In Internet Explorer: works like the BACK arrow key

Moves to the left one word at a time

Moves to the right one word at a time

In dialog box: moves to the next/previous Tab location

Opens the window control menu for the currently active window, allowing you to minimize, maximize, move and restore (size) the window

Opens the Windows Start Menu

Opens a window that enables you to select the Windows Task Manager

Using Windows Tools

Navigation Tabs

Navigation Pane

Topic Pane

Window

Help

Softkeys remain

softkey to get

Help for that key)

visible (press a

Navigating Windows Without a Mouse

Table 4-1 Using the interactive Help system without a mouse

To open the Help window for any menu Choose the desired menu, then press the front panel green

Help key.

To toggle focus between the Navigation and topic panes:

In the navigation pane In the topic pane

To scroll up or down the topic list: Press the

To expand or collapse the tree for the selected topic: Press the

To display the selected topic: Press the

To scroll horizontally or vertically: Press or

Down Arrow keys.

To switch tabs: Press

Up or Down Arrow key.

Right or Left Arrow key.

Enter key.

Ctrl+Left, Right, Up,

Ctrl+Tab keys.

Press the key

To scroll up or down: Press the Up or Down

Next Window

Arrow key.

To go to the next or previous page: Use the Tab keys to select the

Right or

Left pointer button (in the

Topic Pane)

Enter.

Press

To go back or forward: Press the

Alt+Left or Right Arrow key.

To close the Help window: Press the

Cancel (Esc) key.

Using Windows Tools

Navigation

Pane

Document

Pane

Navigation

Pane

Navigating Windows Without a Mouse

Table 4-2 Navigating Acrobat (PDF) without a mouse

When you open an Acrobat (PDF) document, it is displayed in the Adobe Reader Window, which appears as shown below.

In the navigation pane In the document pane

To go to next or previous Bookmark: Press the

Up or Down Arrow key.

To scroll up or down: Press the Up or

Down Arrow key.

To expand or collapse the selected Bookmark: Press the

Right or Left Arrow key.

To zoom in or out: Press the

Alt+Left or Right Arrow key.

To display the content of the selected Bookmark: Press the

Enter key.

To switch tabs: Press

Ctrl+Tab keys.

To Zoom to:

a) Fit page in window: Press

b) Page actual size Press

c) Fit page to width Press

c) Fit visible object Press

Ctrl + 0 keys Ctrl + 1 keys Ctrl + 2 keys Ctrl + 3 keys

Using Windows Tools Navigating Windows Without a Mouse

In the navigation pane In the document pane

To select Thumbnails, and Display pages (from Pages Tab): Press the keys to navigate, then press

Left/Right/Up/Down

Enter to display a selected Page.

To print all or part of a document: Press the Print key to open the Adobe Reader Print Dialog, then use the Tab keys to set options, and select OK to print.

To Exit Adobe Reader: Press

Alt + Select keys to open the File menu.

Use the

Down Arrow key to select Exit, then press Enter.

To go to a specific page: Press the the page number using the Numeric keypad, and press

Next Window key to open

Go to Page dialog, then enter the

Enter.

Using Windows Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely

Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely

Windows Remote Desktop is recommended for remote control of the instrument. It offers fully-interactive control that is almost identical to direct face-to-face control of the instrument. You can also remotely control the instrument using the Embedded Web Server interface. The Embedded Web Server functionality provides a communications method that does not require login to the instrument. However, due to its slower response time, it is only recommended for setup and data exchanges that do not involve instrument control.

NOTE Remote Desktop and the Embedded Web Server cannot be run at the same

time.

NOTE The Remote Desktop functionality is a Microsoft Windows 7 capability. The

following discussion provides some guidelines for using this capability with the instrument. You need to refer to the Windows 7 help documentation for more information. As Windows evolves, these instructions may no longer be exact.

You need an external keyboard and mouse to fully use this functionality.

Overview of Remote Desktop operation

Using the Remote Desktop functionality of the instrument allows you to control and interact with the instrument from a remote computer as though you were sitting in front of the instrument.

When you have configured the instrument for remote connectivity, and configured a separate computer to act as a Remote Desktop Host, you can send commands to the instrument from the remote computer, and you can see the instrument display on the screen of the remote computer.

This section provides full details of how to set up the instrument for remote connectivity, and also how to set up a computer running any version of Microsoft Windows as a Remote Desktop Host.

Setting up Remote Desktop operation

Setting up the instrument

Before the instrument can be controlled through a Remote Desktop Connection, it must be set up to allow connection from a remote computer.

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Figure 4-1 Basic setup for remote desktop operation

NOTE To perform this operation successfully, you must have Administrator level

access to the instrument.

Table 4-3 Setting up a remote desktop connection

Step Action

1. On the instrument, open the

Windows Control Panel

2. Select System functions — From the Adjust your computers

3. Access Remote setting — In the Control Panel Home window,

4. Select the Remote option — On the Remote tab, in the Remote

5. To add users

6. Follow the on screen instructions.

— From the instrument application,

press

System, Control Panel,

settings menu, click

Remote settings

select

Desktop section, click the appropriate checkbox.

— Click

Select Users, Add.

System.

Setting up the remote computer

The procedure depends on whether the Remote Computer to be set up is running Windows 7, or another version of Microsoft Windows.

Remote computer running Windows 7

Windows 7 includes the Remote Desktop Connectivity Client software, so no additional setup is required.

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Remote computer running another version of Windows

You can use any version of Windows to install and run the Client software for Remote Desktop Connectivity. However, you need to have available a Windows installation CD-ROM, because that contains the Client software.

NOTE The following instructions relate to software provided by Microsoft

Corporation. Keysight offers no warranty regarding the operation of such software. The procedure described here may be changed by Microsoft at some future time.

Table 4-4 Install ing the Client software

Step Notes

1. When the Welcome Screen appears,

click

Perform additional tasks

2. From the What do you want to do?

screen, click

Desktop Connection

3. Click

4. To access the installed software, click

Next.

Set up Remote

The Remote Desktop Connection InstallShield Wizard appears.

Follow the on screen instructions provided by the Wizard.

Start > All Programs > Accessories

Communications > Remote

Desktop Connection

How to locate the computer name of the instrument

To connect a remote computer to the instrument, you need to know its Computer Name. The Computer Name can be displayed as follows:

Table 4-5 Locating the name from the Keysight application

Step Notes

On the instrument front panel, press

Show, System.

System,

A page listing various parameters appears.The instrument’s computer name is shown in the list next to the title Computer Name.

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Table 4-6 Locating the name from the Windows desktop (with a mouse):

Step Notes

1. Click

2. Double-click

Start, Control Panel.

System

The Computer name is listed in the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings section.

Running a Remote Desktop session

Initializing a Remote Desktop session

NOTE To initialize a Remote Desktop Session, you need to know the Computer

Name of the instrument. This information can be shown on the instrument display by following the procedure in the section “How to locate the

computer name of the instrument” on page 82.

After setting up both the instrument and the remote computer for Remote Desktop Connectivity, as described in “Setting up Remote Desktop operation”

on page 80, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session.

Table 4-7 Starting a session

Step Notes

1. Click

Start > All Programs >

A Remote Desktop Connection dialog appears:

Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection.

2. Enter the computer name of the

instrument.

3. Click

Connect.

A login dialog box appears.

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Table 4-7 Starting a session

Step Notes

4. Enter the login account name and

password.

NOTE Only the current User or an Administrator can remotely log into the

The default account name is Instrument and the default password is measure4u, but these parameters may be changed by instrument users.

instrument. To see who the current user of the instrument is, press Ctrl+Esc on the instrument until you can view the current user name on the Start menu. If no one is currently logged into the instrument, any valid instrument user can remotely log in.

The instrument display appears on the screen of the remote computer. Because the instrument front-panel keys are not available when using the instrument remotely, three alternative methods are available to perform the functions of the front-panel keys, as detailed in the following sections:

— “Accessing menus for Remote Desktop operation” on page 88

— “Keycode commands for Remote Desktop operation” on page 89

— “The Virtual Front Panel” on page 93

Using Windows Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely

Table 4-8 Setting Remote Desktop options

Step Notes

1. On the Remote Desktop

Connection menu, click

Options.

2. Under the

that the Computer name, User name and Domain name are set correctly.

General tab, ensure

The Options dialog has several tabs. Generally, the default settings are correct.

You may choose to enter the password and save it for future sessions, by checking the

password

box.

Save my

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Table 4-8 Setting Remote Desktop options

Step Notes

3. Click the Display tab.

— Under

Remote

desktop size

select the size of the window in which the instrument display appears. Do not select any size smaller than 1024 x 768 pixels. Selecting a remote desktop size smaller than 1024 x 768 results in the instrument display not being fully visible. In such circumstances, scroll bars do not appear, so portions of the display are not accessible.

, you may

Colors, set this

to 16 bits If you operate Remote Desktop with greater color depth (e.g., 32-bit) your windows may have a different appearance than they do on the instrument display because transparency becomes enabled.

Using Windows Tools Remote Desktop: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely

Table 4-8 Setting Remote Desktop options

Step Notes

4. Click the Local Resources

tab.

— Selecting the

Drives

enables you to transfer data between the remote desktop and the local PC.

—

To transfer data, click

Start on the task bar of

the remote computer, then click

Computer

opens on the remote computer and displays the drives of both the remote computer and the local computer. You can now copy and paste between the two disk drives.

5. Click the

Disk

checkbox

. Explorer

Experience tab.

To Optimize the performance of the Remote Desktop session, choose the appropriate connection format from the drop-down list.

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Accessing menus for Remote Desktop operation

Using the mouse, right-click the application display window to access the following remote desktop menus, which may be used as an alternative to the front-panel keys:.

The function of each selection in the menu is generally identical to that of the corresponding front-panel key. The following lists additional functionality:

Exit – Selecting this item closes the Application software.

Utility > Page Setup – Selecting this item opens a printer setup dialog.

Utility > Virtual Front Panel – Selecting this item opens the Virtual Front

Panel window, as described in the Section “The Virtual Front Panel” on

page 93.

NOTE The menus are also available when using the instrument directly, provided

that a mouse or other pointing device is attached to it.

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Keycode commands for Remote Desktop operation

When using the instrument in remote desktop mode, the following combinations of remote keyboard keys can be used to perform the operation of the instrument front-panel keys.

Table 4-9 Keycode commands

To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer

AMPTD Y Scale

Auto Couple

Bk Sp Backspace

keyboard:

Ctrl+Shift+A

Ctrl+Shift+C

Ctrl+Alt+B

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Table 4-9 Keycode commands

To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer

keyboard:

Cancel (Esc)

Cont

Ctrl

Decrease Audio Volume the Volume Control slider

Del

Down Arrow Down Arrow

Enter

File

FREQ Channel

Full Screen

Help

Increase Audio Volume the Volume Control slider

Input/Output

Left Arrow Left Arrow

Marker

Esc

Ctrl+Alt+C

Ctrl

Delete

Enter (Return)

Ctrl+Shift+L

Ctrl+Shift+F

Ctrl+Shift+B

Ctrl+Shift+O

Ctrl+Alt+K

Marker ->

Marker Function

Meas

Meas Setup

Menu (Alt)

Mode

Mode Preset

Mode Setup

Mute

Next Window

Peak Search

Quick Save

Ctrl+Alt+N

Ctrl+Alt+F

Ctrl+Alt+M

Ctrl+Alt+E

Alt

Ctrl+Shift+M

Ctrl+M

Ctrl+Shift+E

Mute checkbox under the Volume Control

the

Ctrl+Shift+N

Ctrl+Alt+P

Ctrl+P

Ctrl+Q

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Table 4-9 Keycode commands

To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer

keyboard:

Recall

Restart

Return

Right Arrow Right Arrow

Save

Select Space Bar

Single

Softkey 1

Softkey 2

Softkey 3

Softkey 4

Softkey 5

Softkey 6

Softkey 7

Source

Ctrl+R

Ctrl+Alt+R

Ctrl+Shift+R

Ctrl+S

Ctrl+Alt+S

Ctrl+Shift+F1

Ctrl+Shift+F2

Ctrl+Shift+F3

Ctrl+Shift+F4

Ctrl+Shift+F5

Ctrl+Shift+F6

Ctrl+Shift+F7

Ctrl+Alt+U

SPAN X Scale

Split Screen

Sweep/Control

System

Tab

Trace/Detector

Trigger

Up Arrow Up Arrow

User Preset

View/Display

Zoom

Ctrl+Shift+S

Ctrl+L

Ctrl+Shift+W

Ctrl+Shift+Y

Tab

Ctrl+Alt+T

Ctrl+Shift+T

Ctrl+U

Ctrl+Shift+V

Ctrl+Shift+Z

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Table 4-9 Keycode commands

To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer

keyboard:

–

. (Decimal Point)

0 (Zero)

– key to enter a negative value, as

Use the

appropriate

. (Period)

0 (Zero)

*. For remote keyboards that feature a numeric keypad, use either the appropriate

numeric keypad key or the main keypad key.

NOTE The effect of pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete on the keyboard of the remote

computer always applies to the remote computer, and not to the Instrument. Generally, the effect of pressing this key combination is to display the Windows Task Manager. Therefore, pressing this key combination on the remote computer does not allow you to reboot the Instrument.

Ending a Remote Desktop session

There are two ways to disconnect the remote computer from the instrument, ending the session:

Step Notes

1. Click the

X, then click OK.

For full-screen, the X appears at the top center of the window.

For non full-screen, the X appears in a red box at the right of the window’s title bar.

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Step Notes

2. When the remote desktop is full screen,

move the cursor to the bottom left of the window:

You are asked to confirm that you want to

— Click

Start, Disconnect. Disconnect.

disconnect.

The Virtual Front Panel

The Virtual Front Panel is a software equivalent of the front-panel key set, which provides another alternate method for instrument control. It may be displayed in a separate window on the instrument (or remote desktop) display.

NOTE The Virtual Front Panel is also available when using the instrument directly,

provided that a mouse or other pointing device is attached to it.

Using the mouse, right-click the application display window, then select Utility > Virtual Front Panel. The Virtual Front Panel appears, as shown below:

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When you click a button in the Virtual Front Panel, it performs the operation of the corresponding instrument front-panel key. The buttons at the left of the panel, named Key 1 through Key 7, perform the operation of the respective softkeys.

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Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely

The instrument can be controlled using either the Embedded Web Server or Windows Remote Desktop. The Embedded Web Server is a good solution when you do not want to log into the instrument's user account. This allows you to view the display or control the instrument, without logging the current user off. Windows Remote Desktop must be used when the remote computer keyboard is needed as an input device (such as for editing filenames, or setting the title.) Also, Windows Remote Desktop generally has a faster response time.

NOTE The Embedded Web Server functionality is only for a single user.

Accessing the instrument through the Internet

It is possible to access and control the instrument through the Internet and World Wide Web, or a local internet, using the built-in Embedded Server functionality. This section provides details of how to use this functionality.

The instrument may also be accessed and controlled using the Windows Remote Desktop functionality (see the section “Remote Desktop: Using the

X-Series Signal Analyzers Remotely” on page 80, for details).

NOTE Remote Desktop and the Embedded Web Server cannot be run at the same

time.

The instrument Embedded Server capabilities are fully compliant with the LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) standard.

NOTE To gain access to the instrument from the LAN, you need to know its

hostname (or IP Address). For details of how to locate this information using the instrument Display, see “How to locate the computer name of the

instrument” on page 82.

Table 4-10 Accessing the instrument

Step Notes

1. Enter a URL corresponding to

the instrument hostname or IP Address.

NOTE This functionality is only fully

supported when using Internet Explorer.

In this example, the host name is “a-n9020a-00104”.

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Table 4-10 Accessing the instrument

Step Notes

When the connection is made, the welcome page appears.

2. Click

Ad vanced information about this Web-Enabled Keysight MXA

This displays further settings and configuration information.

At the left side of the page are a set of tabs that provide access to configuration information for the instrument, plus the ability to control it through the web interface.

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Table 4-11 Selecting the View & Modify Configuration tab

Step Notes

1. Click

View & Modify

Configuration

2. Click

Modify Configuration

This displays a web page, which shows the instrument’s currently-assigned IP address and other TCP/IP parameters.

A password entry dialog appears.

By default, this password is set at the factory as “measure4u”. However, you may subsequently change the password. (Press

Password

password.)

When the correct password has been entered, the Modify Configuration web page appears.

System, I/O Config, Reset Web

on the instrument front panel to change the

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Table 4-11 Selecting the View & Modify Configuration tab

Step Notes

3. Enter new settings as required,

then click new settings to take effect.

Apply to cause the

Before clicking Apply, you may use the button to revert all settings to their previous values.

Undo Changes

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Accessing the Web Control SA tab

Selecting this tab lets you view, control and interact with the instrument through the web server.

Step Notes

1. Click

Web Control SA

A password entry dialog appears.

By default, this password is set at the factory as “measure4u”. However, you may subsequently change the password. (Press

Password

password.)

When the correct password is entered, the instrument control web page appears.

NOTE To view the instrument display, the

System, I/O Config, Reset Web

on the instrument front panel to change the

instrument application must be running.

2. Click

Keys

Display Front Panel

This brings up a virtual keyboard that can be used to control the instrument.

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Step Notes

Selecting the Get Data tab

Selecting the Get Data tab allows you to capture results from the instrument’s currently active measurement. Depending on the current measurement type, captured results consist of either Trace Data or Measurement Results.

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Keysight Technologies PXA N9030A, EXA N9010A, CXA N9000A, MXA N9020A Getting Started Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

In This Guide…

Table of Contents

1 Quick Start

Initial Inspection

Verify the Contents

Shipping Problems?

Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements

Locating the analyzer

Cooling and rack mounting

Turning on the Analyzer the First Time

Initializing the analyzer using a USB mouse

Initializing the analyzer using front-panel navigation

Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls

Shortening the Instrument Power-On Time

Instrument Information

Power requirements

AC power cord

Protecting Against Overpowering

Instrument Maintenance

Cleaning the instrument

Cleaning Connectors

Battery Information

Protecting against electrostatic discharge

Test equipment and ESD

Additional information about ESD

2 Front and Rear Panel Features

Front-Panel Features

Overview of key types

Display Annotations

Rear-Panel Features

Front and Rear Panel Symbols

3 Instrument Operating System

Microsoft Windows

Windows Help and Support Center

Installed Software

Signal analyzer software

VSA 89601B

Pulse Measurement N9051B

Customer installation of software

3rd Party Software verified by Keysight

Installation of other 3rd Party Software

User Accounts

Administrator account

Instrument accounts

Power Users accounts

KeysightOnly user account

Service user accounts

Customer creation of accounts

Keysight X-Series Analyzer Licensing Options

Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

Installation procedure over USB

Transporting a License Between X-Series Analyzers

Procedure for Transporting a License, Neither Analyzer Connected to the Internet

Firewall configuration for transporting licenses via LAN

Windows Configuration

Settings that can be changed

Settings that must not be changed

Autoplay/Autorun

Configuring Printers

Configuring LAN

Hostname

IP Address & Gateway

Connecting to a Network Shared Folder

Windows Security

Windows Firewall

Automatic Updates

Virus Protection

Spyware Protection

System Maintenance

Backup

System Restore

Disk Defragmenting

USB Connections

Disk Drive Partitioning and Use

Backing-up the factory calibration data