Keysight Technologies X-Series, N9038A Getting Started Manual

Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver
This manual provides documentation for the following X-Series Analyzers running the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system:
MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Getting Started Guide

Notices

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Trademark Acknowledgements
Manual Part Number
N9038-90043
Publication Date
March 2018
Edition 1
Published in USA
Keysight Technologies Inc. 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Warranty
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http://www.keysight.com/find/sweula
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Safety Notices
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.
A WARNING 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 personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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/mxe
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Information on preventing analyzer damage can be found at:
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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:
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Contents

1 Quick-Start
Initial Inspection 10
Verify the Contents 10
Shipping Problems? 10
Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements 11
Locating the instrument 11
Cooling and rack mounting 11
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time 12
Initializing the instrument using a USB mouse 12
Initializing the instrument using front-panel navigation 16
Contents
Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls 19
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 33
Rear-Panel Features 35
Front and Rear Panel Symbols 37
3 Using the EMC32 Software
How to Set Up and Run the EMC32 Software 40
Configuring the MXE 40
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4 Instrument Operating System
Microsoft Windows 42
Keysight Software Installed 43
Keysight signal analyzer software 43
Customer Installation of Software 44
3rd party software verified by Keysight 44
Installation of other 3rd party software 44
User Accounts 45
Administrator account 45
Instrument accounts 45
Keysight Only user account 45
Keysight Service user accounts 45
Customer creation of accounts 46
Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver Licensing 47
Fixed Licenses 47
Transportable Licenses 47
Network Licenses 47
USB Portable Licenses 48
Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase 50
Installation procedure over USB For Fixed Licenses 50
Windows Configuration 52
Settings that can be changed 52
Settings that must not be changed 53
Autoplay/Autorun 54
Configuring Printers 55
Configuring LAN 56
Hostname 56
IP Address & Gateway 56
Connecting to a Network Shared Folder 56
Windows Security 58
Windows Firewall 58
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Automatic Updates 58
Virus Protection 59
Spyware Protection 59
System Maintenance 60
Backup 60
System restore 60
Disk defragmenting 60
USB Connections 61
Disk Drive Partitioning and Use 62
Backing-up the factory calibration data 63
Disk Drive Recovery Process 64
Updating the software (required after a recovery) 67
Contents
5 Using Windows Tools
Navigating Windows Without a Mouse 70
Remote Desktop: Using the EMI Receiver Remotely 74
Overview of Remote Desktop operation 74
Setting up Remote Desktop operation 74
How to locate the computer name of the instrument 76
Running a Remote Desktop session 77
The Virtual Front Panel 86
Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Instruments Remotely 87
Accessing the instrument through the Internet 87
Controlling the Instrument 89
Enabling SCPI Control of the instrument 90
Selecting the Get Image tab 90
Selecting the Transfer Data tab 91
Selecting the Save/Recall tab 91
Selecting the Docs/Links tab 92
Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks 93
Windows shortcuts (key combinations) 93
Windows taskbar auto-hide feature 95
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6 Troubleshooting
Check the Basics 98
Problems with Microsoft Windows 10 100
Returning an EMI Receiver for Service 101
Calling Keysight Technologies 101
Locations for Keysight Technologies 102
Read the Warranty 102
Service Options 103
Packaging the Instrument 104
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Getting Started Guide

1 Quick-Start

This section explains how to initialize the EMI Receiver.
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 EMI Receiver 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
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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 instrument to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service.

Verify the Contents

Verify the shipping container contents using the inclosed 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 EMI Receiver to Keysight Technologies, use the
original (or comparable) shipping materials. See “Returning an EMI
Receiver for Service” on page 101.
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Quick-Start Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements

Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements

Locating the instrument

Make sure that the fan inlet and exhaust vent areas on the sides of the instrument 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 locate the receiver 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 instrument draws air in from the left side and exhausts air from the right side.
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 power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.
° C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total
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Quick-Start Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time

Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time

Initial power-on of the instrument can be accomplished using either of the following methods:
“Initializing the instrument using a USB mouse” on page 12“Initializing the instrument using front-panel navigation” on page 16

Initializing the instrument using a USB mouse

Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
1. Connect the mouse — Connect the mouse to one of the instrument’s USB ports.
2. Power on the
instrument
a. Position the instrument
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 instrument’s front panel) to turn the instrument on.
See
“Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements requirements” on page 21
The instrument 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.
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Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
2. Viewing the End-User License Agreement
After a brief startup, 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.
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
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— Click
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.
Agree
When the instrument restarts, the following message window appears:
This window appears and covers the LaunchXSA window.
Quick-Start Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
4. Disable the Anti-Virus message
5. 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.
3. View a signal
a. Press
Analyzer
b. Press
Mode, Spectrum
.
Input/Output, RF Calibrator, 50 MHz.
c. Press
FREQ Channel, Center Freq, 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
If you do not see the application you expected, look for an entitlement certificate for the application that may have shipped in a separate box.
This routes the internal 50 MHz signal to the instrument input.
d. Press
50, MHz.
SPAN X Scale,
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Tab le 1 -1
Steps Actions Notes
The 50 MHz reference signal appears on the display.
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Quick-Start
Arrow keys
Enter key
Tab keys
Select key
Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time

Initializing the instrument using front-panel navigation

The following keys are used in the initialization process:
Table 1-2
Steps Actions Notes
1. Power on the instrument
a. Position the instrument
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 instrument’s front panel) to turn the instrument on.
See
Mounting Requirements requirements” on page 21
The instrument 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.
“Instrument Location and Rack
and “Power
for more details.
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Table 1-2
Steps Actions Notes
2. Viewing the End-User License Agreement
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.
After a brief startup, 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.
3. Reboot and logon
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.
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— Press
Enter
When the instrument restarts, the following message window appears:
This window appears and covers the LaunchXSA window.
Quick-Start Turning on the EMI Receiver the First Time
Table 1-2
Steps Actions Notes
4. Disable the Anti-Virus message
5. Verify the installation
3. View a signal
— Press
a. Press
Select to select
the check box and to continue.
System, Show,
System.
b. Verify that the
purchased application(s) appear in the list.
a. Press
b. Press
Mode, Spectrum
Analyzer
.
Input/Output, RF Calibrator, 50 MHz.
c. Press
FREQ Channel, Center Freq, 50, MHz.
Messages similar to the following continue to appear:
Enter
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
If you do not see the application you expected, look for an entitlement certificate for the application that may have shipped in a separate box.
This routes the internal 50 MHz signal to the instrument input.
d. Press
SPAN X Scale, 50, MHz.
The 50 MHz reference signal appears on the display.
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Quick-Start Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls

Anti-Virus Software and Firewalls

No anti-virus software is shipped with the EMI Receiver. It is recommended that you install anti-virus software if your instrument is connected to the LAN. Check with your IT department to see what they recommend.
Do not modify the default network settings as this may cause problems with the operating system of the analyzer.
The EMI Receiver is shipped with the Windows 10 firewall enabled and Windows Defender.
To adjust Windows Defender settings you must be logged in as an "administra­tor" (default password:"Keysight4u!"). Minimize the X-Series Application, click the Start button and type: defender. Then click on Windows Defender from the Best match column.
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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.
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Quick-Start Instrument Information

Instrument Information

Power requirements

The only physical installation of your EMI Receiver is a connection to a power source. Line voltage does not need to be selected.
This instrument does not contain customer serviceable fuses.
The instruments can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage.
This is a Safety Class 1 Product (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.
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.
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 EMI Receiver is equipped with a three-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standards. This cable grounds the instrument cabinet when connected to an appropriate power line outlet. The cable appropriate to the original shipping location is included with the instrument. See:
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Quick-Start Instrument Information
http://www.keysight.com/find/powercords
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.
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 EMI Receiver 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 instrument's specification guide for more details regarding the Maximum Safe Input Level. Repairing damage to the input circuitry can be expensive.
If the EMI Receiver will be used to analyze signals that might be near the maximum safe input level, use external attenuators and/or limiters to help protect the instrument 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.
Note that the RF Input 2 connector can withstand high pulse signal (2 kV pulses of 10 μs duration) without damaging the circuitry.

Instrument Maintenance

Cleaning the instrument
To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument 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.
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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.
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 EMI Receiver uses a lithium battery located on the CPU board. This is not an operator replaceable part. See “Returning an EMI Receiver for Service” on
page 101. Replaceable parts must be approved or supplied by Keysight
Technologies.
You can order the service documentation for the instrument through your Keysight Sales and Service office.
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.
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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:
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 EMI Receiver 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 instrument.
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).
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Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
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2 Front and Rear Panel Features

This section describes the following features:
“Front-Panel Features” on page 26
“Display Annotations” on page 33
“Rear-Panel Features” on page 35
“Front and Rear Panel Symbols” on page 37
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Front and Rear Panel Features Front-Panel Features

Front-Panel Features

Item
Description
# Name
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.
2 Instrument 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 in order 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 Probe Power Supplies power for external high frequency probes and accessories.
7 Headphones Output Headphones can be used to hear any available audio output.
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Item
Description
# Name
8 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.
9 Delete Key Press this key to delete files or to perform other deletion tasks.
10 USB Connectors Standard USB 2.0 ports, Type A. Connect to external peripherals such as a
mouse, keyboard, DVD drive, or hard drive.
11 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.
12 LED Indicator A green light indicates RF Input is the active input port.
13 RF Input Connector for inputting an external signal. Make sure that the total power of
all signals at the instrument 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.
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.
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.
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Item
Description
# Name
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 EMI Receiver on. A green light indicates power on. A yellow light
indicates standby mode.
The front-panel switch is a standby switch, not a LINE switch (disconnecting device). The instrument 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 RF Input 2 Connector for inputting an external signal. Make sure that the total power of
all signals at the instrument input does not exceed +30 dBm (1 watt). This input can withstand 2 kV pulses of 10 μs duration.
28 LED Indicator A green light indicates RF Input 2 is the active input port.
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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 dependant 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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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Front and Rear Panel Features Display Annotations

Display Annotations

This section describes the display annotation as it is on the EMI Receiver 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 Setup part of the front panel.
Currently selected front panel key.
Mode
Meas
View/Display
, Display, Title
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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 Key labels that change based on the most recent key press. Softkeys
9 Displays information, warning and error messages.
Message area - single events, Status area - conditions.
10 Signal list
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, dwell time and units of sweep points.
Local and System, I/O Config
Input/Output System and others.
Marker
System, Control Panel
System, Show, Errors
Keys in the Setup part of the front panel.
, Amplitude,
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Rear-Panel Features

EMI Receiver
Item
#Name
1 EXT REF IN Input for an external frequency reference signal:
1 to 50 MHz
2 GPIB A General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB, IEEE 488.1) connection that can be used
for remote instrument 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.
5 MONITOR Allows connection of an external VGA monitor.
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 instrument operation.
7 Line power input The AC power connection. See the product specifications for more details.
8 AUX IF OUT For Option CR3 - 322.5 MHz IF output
Description
9Removable Disk
Drive
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Standard
Front and Rear Panel Features Rear-Panel Features
Item
#Name
10 Analog Out Demod Audio
For Option YAS: Screen Video
11 TRIGGER 2 OUT A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the instrument.
Configurable from the Input/Output keys.
12 TRIGGER 1 OUT A trigger output used to synchronize other test equipment with the instrument.
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
18 10 MHz OUT An output of the instrument internal 10 MHz frequency reference signal. It is used
For use with Keysight 346A, 346B, and 346C Noise Sources.
For use with Keysight N4000A, N4001A, N4002A Smart Noise Sources (SNS).
to lock the frequency reference of other test equipment to the instrument.
Description
19 AUX/IO External LISN control
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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.
South Korean Certification (KC) mark; includes the
marking’s identifier code which follows this format:
MSIP-REM-YYY-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see
http://www.keysight.com/environment/product/ for more information.
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Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Getting Started Guide

3 Using the EMC32 Software

The MXE is designed to be compatible with EMC32 software. The following section contains the details for configuring the instrument and software.
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Using the EMC32 Software How to Set Up and Run the EMC32 Software

How to Set Up and Run the EMC32 Software

To be compatible with the EMC32 software, the MXE EMI Receiver must behave like the R&S ESU. The following procedure details the steps necessary to correctly configure the instrument to emulate the ESU.

Configuring the MXE

Table 3-1
Step Action Notes
1. MXE connection — Connect the GPIB cable between the PC and the MXE
2. Set the MXE GPIB
address
3. Set the EMI Receiver
Mode
The EMC32 software does an ID query when it starts up a test, so the MXE should always be set to the EMI Receiver Mode before setting up the EMC32 software.
4. Set the EMI Receiver
Mode to ID as an ESU
3. Set the MXE to preset
to the EMC Standard
a. Press
b. Press GPIB Address, 20, Enter
— Press
a. Press
System, I/O Config, GPIB
Mode, EMI Receiver
Mode Setup, Mode IDN
Response
b. Press R&S ESU
For a CISPR test:
a. Press
Mode Setup, EMC Std,
CISPR
b. Press Mode Setup, EMC Std,
Preset To, and ensure that it is set
to
CISPR
Or
For a MIL test:
This is what ESU defaults to
The EMI Receiver Mode has the ability to identify as an ESU, which is required by the EMC32 software. Most other modes in the MXE do not have this ability.
The MXE uses the EMC Standard to choose which RBW’s to make available, and how to couple them.
Note that CISPR is the default at instrument startup, but if you have set MIL to be the preset and you press the Mode Preset key, the instrument will preset to MIL.
a. Press
Mode Setup, EMC Std,
MIL
b. Press Mode Setup, EMC Std,
Preset To, MIL
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Getting Started Guide

4 Instrument Operating System

This chapter describes the Microsoft Windows 10 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 Hard Disk Drive when the instrument leaves the factory.
The front panel of the EMI Receiver 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 Windows 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 70.
The following topics can be found in this chapter:
“Keysight Software Installed” on page 43
“Customer Installation of Software” on page 44
“User Accounts” on page 45
“Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver Licensing” on page 47
“Licensing New Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase” on page 50
“Windows Configuration” on page 52
“Configuring Printers” on page 55
“Configuring LAN” on page 56
“Windows Security” on page 58
“System Maintenance” on page 60
“USB Connections” on page 61
“Disk Drive Partitioning and Use” on page 62
“Disk Drive Recovery Process” on page 64
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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.
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Instrument Operating System Keysight Software Installed

Keysight Software Installed

Keysight signal analyzer software

The N9060B Keysight Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Application software is installed in the instrument. 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.
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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 applications:
—MathWorks MATLAB

Installation of other 3rd party software

The X-Series EMI Receiver 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 instruments with non-approved software installed.
Before installing any additional programs on the instrument, you should exit the current 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 Keysight Recovery system to reinstall the instrument's system software.
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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.
The “Administrator” account ships from the factory with the password “Keysight4u!”. 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 default administrator password is "Keysight4u!"

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

Keysight Only 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. You must not remove or modify the KeysightOnly account.

Keysight Service user accounts

There are user accounts defined in the instrument for servicing the instrument.
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Instrument Operating System User Accounts

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 Keysight 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.
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Instrument Operating System Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver Licensing

Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver Licensing

Fixed Licenses

Fixed licenses are the traditional license type with the same duration that have been available for all features since the introduction of the X-Series analyzers. Fixed licenses are identified by the “F” in the second character and a “P” or an "L" in the third character of the option designator:
Example: N6141EM0D-1FP or N6141EM0D-1FL
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 Licenses

Transportable licenses are a type of license offering deployment duration that is not fixed to a specific instrument model and serial number. Transportable licenses are identified in the product structure by a “T” in the second character and a “P” or an "L" in the third character of the option designator:
Example: N6141EM0D-1TP or N9141EM0D-1TL
Transportable licenses require a connection to the Keysight server only for managing the transfer of the license to and from the instrument. The connection to the Keysight server may be via the instrument itself or an external PC. The Keysight licensing server also provides for storage of unused licenses that 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.
Transportable 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.

Network Licenses

Network licenses are available over the customer’s network from a server the customer configures. Network licenses are identified in the product structure by an "N" in the second character and either a "P" or an "L" in the third character, indicating a term of either Perpetual or 1 year (12 months), respectively.
Example: N6141EM0D-1NP
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Instrument Operating System Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver Licensing
The server has a count for each license and will only allow instruments to “check-out” a license up to that count. Once the count is reached for a specific license, further check-outs fail until one of the licenses is checked back in to the server. Therefore, it is possible for an instrument to have different features available to it based on what licenses are available on the server when it tries to get the licenses.
Setting up network licenses is done via the Keysight Floating License Manager. Refer to the Installation Guide that can be downloaded from this web page.
Application license
Application licenses (like N6141EM0D-1NP) are automatically checked out when entering the mode that uses them, and they are automatically checked-in when leaving that mode. Because the server may have already checked out the last license for the application to another instrument, there is a possibility that a mode switch will fail because a required license could not be checked out from the server. If the server has a limited number of licenses compared to the number of users desiring to use that license, this may mean that switching from mode A to mode B then back to mode A may fail when returning to mode A because another instrument checked out the last available license while the user was in mode B. Also, for modes with multiple licenses for different features (like Multi-Standard Radio), the features available may also change when switching out of the mode and back into it.

USB Portable Licenses

The USB Portable license is implemented with a physical dongle that is a USB device like a USB thumb drive. It has a Host ID fixed in the dongle hardware. It does not contain any writable data and so is acceptable to high security A/D customers. Transporting licenses from one instrument to another just requires moving the dongle and license files to the desired instrument. The license files can be installed on many instruments, but they will only be valid on the one instrument that has the dongle.
USB Portable licenses are identified in the product structure by an "U" in the second character and either a "P" or an "L" in the third character, indicating a term of either Perpetual or 1 year (12 months), respectively.
Example: N6141EM0D-1UP
With USB portable licenses, the pre-installed Keysight Floating License
Manager is used to add licenses to the instrument’s server.
USB Portable licenses with a limited count are checked out and in like Network licenses. Because the licenses are local, there will be no network latency involved in the check-out/check-in, but there can still be a slight performance degradation compared to Fixed and Transportable licenses.
USB Portable licenses that are "uncounted", will perform comparably to the Fixed and Transportable licenses.
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Plugging/un-plugging the dongle is equivalent to transporting a license to/from the instrument, however, the XSA application must be restarted whenever the dongle is plugged in.
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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 EMI Receiver. 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/mxe_software.
A license key is usually for one Host ID only. The Host ID for Fixed and Transportable is the instrument model and serial number, for Network it is the server’s MAC address, and for USB Portable it is the USB Dongle’s number (printed on the dongle).
No calibration is required after a measurement application installation.

Installation procedure over USB For Fixed Licenses

Table 4-1
Step Action Notes
1. Redeem the Option
Upgrade Entitlement Certificate
2. Save the license file — Save the.lic file to the root
3. Load the license file — Connect the USB storage device
— Follow the instructions on the
Certificate
directory of a USB storage device
to one of the EMI Receiver USB ports.
After redeeming your Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate you will receive an e-mail with an attached License File.
Windows will detect the new hardware and may display the configuration menu.
The instrument 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.
Alternatively the license file can be manually installed over USB or LAN by placing the license file in the following folder on the EMI Receiver.
C:\Program Files\Keysight\licensing
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Table 4-1
Step Action Notes
4. Verify installation a. Cycle the power on the
instrument.
b. Press
c. Verify that the new application
System, Show, System.
appears in the list.
For other license types:
— Transportable licenses use the Keysight License Manager to perform a
transport
— Network licenses are loaded on the server and set up with the Keysight
Floating License Manager
— USB Portable licenses are loaded onto the instrument and configured
with the Keysight Floating License Manager. License files should be loaded onto the D: drive to prevent losing them in the case of a System Recovery.
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/assist
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.
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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.
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.
Some of these actions can only be performed with Administrator privileges.
Table 4-2
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.
Setup new user accounts.
Do not delete or modify the "KeysightOnly" user account. Doing so may prevent Keysight from servicing the instrument.
Add the Instrument to a network
Install and configure a printer
Set the time and date
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Table 4-2
You May Use This Feature: To Do This…

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.
Table 4-3
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.
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
Do not change the following Display Settings:
— Screen Saver settings (under “Personalization)
— Screen resolution (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.
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Instrument Operating System Windows Configuration
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

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.
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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 70.
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.
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Instrument Operating System Configuring LAN

Configuring LAN

Hostname

The Computer Name, or hostname, is pre-configured from the factory. It must be a unique name so that it does not conflict with other equipment on your LAN. The pre-configured Computer Name is A-N9038A-xxxxx, where xxxxx is the last 5 digits of the instrument’s serial number.
To change the Computer Name consult the Microsoft Windows 7 Help and Support Center.

IP Address & Gateway

The instrument is pre-configured to obtain an IP Address using DHCP. The IP Address and Gateway can be changed. Consult the Microsoft Windows 7 Help and Support Center to configure the 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 ., System Tools, Computer.
Select the Computer Tab, and select Map Network Drive from the drop down menu:
.
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When the Map Network Drive window appears, browse to the correct folder, and click Finish.
In Windows 10 there is no visual indication that authentication is in progress.
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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

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.
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.
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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 following website:
http://www.keysight.com/find/x-series
and select FAQs under Support.
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.
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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 44 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 100% successful. Therefore, it is not the recommended that you rely on System Restore to protect your instrument. System Restore has not been tested to verify successful restoring..

Disk defragmenting

The instrument has a solid state drive. Disk defragmenting is not recommended.
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Instrument Operating System
USB

USB Connections

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 7 USB class 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 Keysight 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 hard drive recovery process.
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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 10 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 Keysight 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 hard 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.
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Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Partitioning and Use

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.
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:
The default location is an internal flash SD card, if present, but you can choose another location.
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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. The Instrument Recovery System is stored in a separate hidden hard disk drive partition.
Repairing errors on the hard disk drive may result in loss of data or files.
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 you use a regular back up strategy. Your IT department may already have a backup strategy in place that is suitable for the instrument and its data. Using the Keysight Recovery System in conjunction with a regular back up strategy should allow you to fully recover the instrument's software and data.
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Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process
Table 4-4 Recovery Process
Step Notes
Make sure the instrument is turned off.
Turn on the instrument.
— Press the down arrow key to move
the highlight to Instrument Recovery System, then press Enter.
When the Instrument Recovery System has booted, follow the on-screen instructions to recover the image of the C: drive.
— Press
2, then press Enter to select
the recovery.
After the Keysight Technologies screen is displayed,
This screen is displayed for five seconds.
A warning message appears.
— Press
Enter to start the recovery,
which may take up to 25 minutes to complete.
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Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process
Table 4-4 Recovery Process
Step Notes
Enter to exit and reboot the instrument
Press once this portion of the recovery has completed.
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.
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Updating the software (required after a recovery)

You must have a USB keyboard and mouse to complete these processes.
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/mxe_software
— 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 4-5 Installing the software
Step Notes
1. Exit the program:
— On the front panel, press
Press Exit, then Enter
2. Attach a USB keyboard and mouse.
3. Log out of the default user (instrument):
Select the Start icon , select the
Change account settings
File
icon .,
Sign out.
Click the desktop
4. At the log in prompt enter:
User Name:
Password: Keysight4u!
5. Navigate to C Drive:
Click
open the
administrator
Start, My Computer, C: Drive and
Temp folder.
6. Locate the software installer program:
XSA_Installer_A.XX.XX_Self-Extractor_ x64.exe”.
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Instrument Operating System Disk Drive Recovery Process
Table 4-5 Installing the software
Step Notes
7. Double-click on the installer.exe. It may take a minute or two for the installer to start.
8. A window appears showing the extraction
process.
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.
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.
9. Follow the on-screen prompts to continue the
installation.
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.
10.When the installation has finished, select
11.After the instrument restarts, the newly installed
version of the X-Series instrument software will run.
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Getting Started Guide

5 Using Windows Tools

The capabilities described in this section are Microsoft Windows 10 features. The discussion provided here gives some guidelines for using the capabilities with the instrument. You need to refer to the Windows 10 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 70
“Remote Desktop: Using the EMI Receiver Remotely” on page 74
“Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Instruments Remotely” on page 87
“Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks” on page 93
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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
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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 5-1 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
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Cancel (Esc) key.
Using Windows Tools
Navigation
Pane
Document
Pane
Navigation
Tab
Navigating Windows Without a Mouse
Table 5-2 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.
Table 5-3
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:
Ctrl+Tab keys.
Press
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
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Table 5-3
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.
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Remote Desktop: Using the EMI Receiver 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.
Remote Desktop and the Embedded Web Server cannot be run at the same time.
The Remote Desktop functionality is a Microsoft Windows 10 capability. The following discussion provides some guidelines for using this capability with the instrument. You need to refer to the Windows 10 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 32-bit 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 5-1 Basic setup for remote desktop operation
To perform this operation successfully, you must have Administrator level access to the instrument.
Table 5-4 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 10, or another version of Microsoft Windows.
Remote computer running Windows 10
Windows 10 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.
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 5-5 Installing 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 5-6 Locating the name from the Keysight application
Step Notes
— On the instrument front panel, press
System, Show, 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 5-7 Locating the name from the Windows desktop (with a mouse):
Step Notes
1. Click
2. Double-click
Start, Control Panel.
System

Running a Remote Desktop session

Initializing a Remote Desktop session
After setting up both the instrument and the remote computer for Remote Desktop Connectivity, as described in “Setting up Remote Desktop operation”
on page 74, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session.
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 76.
Table 5-8 Starting a Session
Step Notes
The Computer name is listed in the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings section.
1. Click
Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Communications
> Remote Desktop Connection.
2. Enter the computer name of the instrument.
3. Click
4. Enter the login account name and
Connect.
password.
A Remote Desktop Connection dialog appears:
A login dialog box appears.
The default account name is Instrument and the default password is measure4u, but these parameters may be changed by instrument users.
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Only the current User or an Administrator can remotely log into the
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 81
“Keycode commands for Remote Desktop operation” on page 82
“The Virtual Front Panel” on page 86
Table 5-9 Setting Remote Desktop options
Step Notes
1. On the Remote Desktop Connection menu, click
Options.
The Options dialog has several tabs. Generally, the default settings are correct.
2. Under the that the Computer name, User name and Domain name are set correctly.
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General tab, ensure
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 5-9 Setting Remote Desktop options
Step Notes
3. Click the Display tab.
Under
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.
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Table 5-9 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
My
. 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 86.
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.
To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer
keyboard:
AMPTD Y Scale
Auto Couple
Bk Sp
BW
Cancel (Esc)
Cont
Ctrl
Decrease Audio Volume
Del
Down Arrow
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Ctrl+Shift+A
Ctrl+Shift+C
Backspace
Ctrl+Alt+B
Esc
Ctrl+Alt+C
Ctrl
the Volume Control slider
Delete
Down Arrow
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To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer
keyboard:
Enter
File
FREQ Channel
Full Screen
Help
Increase Audio Volume the Volume Control slider
Input/Output
Left Arrow Left Arrow
Marker
Marker ->
Marker Function
Meas
Meas Setup
Menu (Alt)
Enter (Return)
Ctrl+Shift+L
Ctrl+Shift+F
Ctrl+Shift+B
F1
Ctrl+Shift+O
Ctrl+Alt+K
Ctrl+Alt+N
Ctrl+Alt+F
Ctrl+Alt+M
Ctrl+Alt+E
Alt
Mode
Mode Preset
Mode Setup
Mute
Next Window
Peak Search
Print
Quick Save
Recall
Restart
Return
Right Arrow
Save
Select Space Bar
Ctrl+Shift+M
Ctrl+M
Ctrl+Shift+E
Mute checkbox under the Volume
the Control
Ctrl+Shift+N
Ctrl+Alt+P
Ctrl+P
Ctrl+Q
Ctrl+R
Ctrl+Alt+R
Ctrl+Shift+R
Right Arrow
Ctrl+S
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To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer
keyboard:
Single
Softkey 1
Softkey 2
Softkey 3
Softkey 4
Softkey 5
Softkey 6
Softkey 7
Source
SPAN X Scale
Split Screen
Sweep/Control
System
Tab
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
Ctrl+Shift+S
Ctrl+L
Ctrl+Shift+W
Ctrl+Shift+Y
Tab
Trace/Detector
Trigger
Up Arrow
User Preset
View/Display
Zoom
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ctrl+Alt+T
Ctrl+Shift+T
Up Arrow
Ctrl+U
Ctrl+Shift+V
Ctrl+Shift+Z
a
1
a
2
a
3
a
4
a
5
a
6
a
7
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To initiate the following front-panel key: Press these keys on the remote computer
keyboard:
8
9
Use the – key to enter a negative
. (Decimal Point)
0 (Zero)
a
8
a
9
value, as appropriate
. (Period)
0 (Zero)
a
a
a
a. For remote keyboards that feature a numeric keypad, use either the appropriate
numeric keypad key or the main keypad key.
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
or
2. When the remote desktop is full screen, move the cursor to the bottom left of the window:
X, then click OK.
Click
Click
Start, Disconnect.
Disconnect.
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.
You are asked to confirm that you want to disconnect.
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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.
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:
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 SoftKey 1 through SoftKey 7, perform the operation of the respective softkeys.
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Embedded Web Server: Using the X-Series Instruments 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.
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.
Remote Desktop and the Embedded Web Server cannot be run at the same time.
The instrument may also be accessed and controlled using the Windows Remote Desktop functionality (see the section “Remote Desktop: Using the
EMI Receiver Remotely” on page 74, for details).
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 76
.
The instrument Embedded Server capabilities are fully compliant with the LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) standard.
Step Notes
1. Enter a URL corresponding to the instrument hostname or IP Address.
In this example, the host name is “a-n9038a-10102”.
When the connection is made, the welcome page appears.
This functionality is only fully supported when using Internet Explorer.
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Step Notes
2. Click More Information
This displays further settings and configuration information.
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Controlling the Instrument

Selecting this tab enables you to view, control and interact with the instrument through the web server.
Step Notes
1. Select
Control Instrument
A password entry dialog appears.
By default, this password is set at the factory as “measure4u”. However, you may subsequently change the password. (Select
Password
change the password.)
When the correct password has been entered, the Control Instrument web page appears.
System, I/O Config, Web
Reset on the instrument front panel to
2. You can now enter new settings as required.
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Enabling SCPI Control of the instrument

Selecting this tab enables you to control the instrument via SCPI.

Selecting the Get Image tab

Selecting the Get Image tab captures a screen image from the Instrument display.
To capture a screen image using the web server, the Instrument Application must be running.
The image is captured as a Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file, to the default file name Screen.png. The image file can be saved to the client computer disk drive, or copied to the Windows clipboard.
A typical screen capture image appears as follows:
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Selecting the Transfer 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.
To capture data using the web server, the instrument application must be running.
The captured data is formatted as a Comma Separated Value (CSV) file, which may be saved on the client computer’s hard disk, or opened with a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel, or imported into a database application such as Microsoft Access.
A typical Get Data web page display is shown below:

Selecting the Save/Recall tab

Selecting this tab enables you to save and recall data from the instrument.
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Selecting the Docs/Links tab

Selecting this tab enables access links to the instrument documentation and application software.
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Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks

This section provides a list of windows shortcuts (key combinations) that are useful when you operate the instrument without an attached mouse and keyboard. (See also “Navigating Windows Without a Mouse” on page 70.) Although these shortcuts are available in any Windows 7 system, they are not commonly used when a mouse and keyboard are attached.

Windows shortcuts (key combinations)

You can use the following combinations of front panel keys to perform basic windows tasks when using the instrument without an attached mouse and keyboard.
To do the following: Press:
Display the Windows Start Menu
Cycle through all open applications
Select the first menu of a menu bar
Move through menu headings
Open (drop down) a menu
Move through items in an expanded menu
Close the current menu selection
Cancel the current menu bar selection
Open an application’s control menu (usually the left-most menu on the menu bar, starting with File)
In a dialog: move between tabs
In a dialog: move forward through dialog box items
In a dialog: move backward through dialog box items
In a dialog: open a list box
In a dialog list box or check box: select or deselect items
Ctrl+Esc
Alt+Tab
Alt
Left Arrow, Right Arrow
Down Arrow
Up Arrow, Down Arrow
Esc
Alt
Alt+Select
Ctrl+Tab
Tab
Shift+Tab
Alt+Down Arrow
Select
In a dialog list box or check box: select or deselect one item at a time
In My Computer, expand a selected folder
In My Computer, open a folder one level up from the current folder
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Shift+Up Arrow, Shift+Down Arrow
Enter
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Navigating an application menu without a mouse or keyboard
This example uses Microsoft Excel, but you can use a similar sequence of operations to select and execute any menu item of any application.
To select and execute the item Sheet > Rename option from the Format menu in the menu bar shown below,
perform the following operations:
Step Notes
1. Press
2. Use the
3. Press the
4. Use the
5. Press the
6. Press Enter to execute the selected action.
Alt to select the File menu in the menu
bar.
Right Arrow and Left Arrow keys to
move horizontally to the Format menu.
Down Arrow to expand the Format
menu.
Down Arrow and Up Arrow keys to
move vertically to the Sheet menu item.
Right Arrow key to expand the
Sheet sub-menu.
The focus must be in the appropriate window.
The Rename sub-menu item appears already selected. If another item in the same sub-menu is required, use the and vertically to that item.
Down Arrow
Up Arrow keys to move
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Windows taskbar auto-hide feature

The Windows taskbar should always be in the auto-hide mode when using the instrument application. If the taskbar is not set to auto-hide, the lower part of the instrument display is obscured by the taskbar.
If a mouse is attached to the instrument, and you move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the display (either deliberately or accidentally), the taskbar automatically appears. Provided that the taskbar is in auto-hide mode, you can make it disappear again by moving the mouse cursor away from the bottom of the screen.
If at any time the Windows taskbar is inadvertently set to the non-auto-hide mode, you can restore the auto-hide behavior by doing the following:
Step Notes
1. Click
2. Click Taskbar and Start Menu
3. Click the
4. Select the
Start > Control Panel If not using a mouse, press Ctrl+Esc.
Taskbar tab
Auto-hide the taskbar
check box
If you are not using a mouse, use the shortcut key combinations specified in the Section
combinations)” on page 93
these selections.
The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog appears.
If you are not using a mouse, press Tab repeatedly until the auto-hide option is selected, then press check box state.
“Windows shortcuts (key
to make
Select to toggle the
5. Click
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OK.
This applies the change and closes the dialog box.
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Keysight X-Series EMI Receiver MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Getting Started Guide

6 Troubleshooting

“Check the Basics” on page 98
“Problems with Microsoft Windows 10” on page 100
“Returning an EMI Receiver for Service” on page 101
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.
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Check the Basics

— Is there power at the receptacle?
— Is the analyzer turned on? Check to see if the green LED beside the power
— If other equipment, cables, and connectors are being used with your signal
— Is the Measurement Application running? If not, there is a software launch
— Does the instrument application have the focus? (That is, is the blue
switch is on. Also, listen for internal fan noise to determine if the analyzer cooling fans are running.
analyzer, make sure they are connected properly and operating correctly.
If the analyzer cannot completely load or run the operating system, or the instrument application is not successfully launched, the problem could be a corrupt disk drive. If the analyzer gets far enough along in the boot process to run the "Keysight Recovery System", perform the “Disk Drive Recovery
Process” as described on page 60.
shortcut/icon on the desktop.
window banner highlighted?) If not, move focus to the application with Alt-Tab.
— Review the measurement procedures being performed when the problem
first appeared. Are all of the settings correct?
— If the analyzer is not functioning as expected, return the analyzer to a
known state by pressing Mode Preset.
Some analyzer settings are not affected by a Preset. If you wish to reset the analyzer settings, press System
— Is the measurement being performed, and the results that are expected,
within the specifications and capabilities of the analyzer?
Refer to the specifications guide for your analyzer.
http://www.keysight.com/find/mxe_specifications
Technical manual pdf files are available on the documentation DVD provided with the instrument, and on the Keysight website:
http://www.keysight.com/find/mxe_manuals
— If the analyzer is not communicating via the LAN connection, check for the
presence of blinking yellow LEDs on the rear panel LAN connector. If the ACT LED is not blinking, check the LAN cable and LAN integrity.
— To meet specifications, the analyzer must be aligned. Either the Auto Align
(On) feature must be selected (press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Normal), or the analyzer must be manually aligned.
, Power On, Restore Power On Defaults.
— Perform an Alignment. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All.
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— If the previously performed alignments did not resolve the problem, press
System, Alignments, Restore Align Defaults. Then press System, Alignments, Align Now, All.
— If the analyzer exhibits large amplitude errors (> 10 dB) especially at
frequencies above 10 GHz, the RF preselector might not be properly centered. Press Peak Search, AMPTD Y-Scale, Presel Center. If the signal amplitude error is corrected, the preselector characterization should be performed. Press System, Alignments, More 1 of 2, Ad vanced, Characterize Preselector. The characterization will take several minutes and the analyzer must not be interrupted during this time. If the analyzer is interrupted during the characterization process, the characterization data will be destroyed and it will be necessary to perform the entire process again.
— Is the analyzer displaying an error message? If so, refer to the Instrument
Messages Guide.
— Check if the external frequency reference is selected but not available.
Verify that it is selected by pressing Input/Output, Freq Ref In. If External is selected, changing the setting to Sense allows the analyzer to sense the presence of an external reference and use it only if it is available. The frequency of the reference should be set correctly.
— If you are using a Windows program other than the instrument application,
you may notice it running slow. Place the instrument application in single sweep/measurement.
TIP You can get automatic electronic notification of new firmware releases and
other product updates/information by subscribing to the Keysight Technol ogies Test & Meas u rem e n t E-Mail Notific a t ion Service for your signal
analyzer at http://keysight.com/find/notifyme
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Problems with Microsoft Windows 10

The Microsoft Windows 10 operating system settings have been optimized for the best performance. Modification of these settings may degrade instrument performance and measurement speed. Those that can be safely modified are described in “Settings that can be changed” on page 52
The MXE EMI Receivers operate in 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 with non-approved software installed.
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