How do I upgrade my N9000A CXA Signal Analyzer?
Most all of the N9000A options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade option. The upgrades in most cases are either Hardware Options or Measurement Applications. The upgrade contents are described in the tables below as Hardware, Software, License Key, or some combination of the three. Hardware retrofit kits will contain the assemblies to be installed as well as the installation instructions. In many cases a license key will be required to activate the hardware option or measurement application. Upgrade options are categorized as:
- Internal Hardware Upgrades (Ex. Internal Preamplifier or Precision Frequency Reference)
- External Hardware Upgrades (Ex. Rackmount Kits or Hard Transit Case)
- Instrument Software (Ex. Instrument Software & Measurement Applications)
Internal Hardware Upgrades:
Before a hardware upgrade is purchased the following steps should be taken:
- View the installation instructions by selecting the "Available" links in the tables below for the desired upgrade option.
- Determine from the installation instructions the complexity of the installation and whether you will perform the upgrade yourself or have a Keysight Service Center do it for you.
- Review the Utilities, Adjustments & Performance Verification Tests section of the installation instructions to see what the required adjustments and performance tests are once the upgrade is installed.
- Review the following lists of test equipment requirements for each required adjustment and performance test to further determine whether you have the ability to perform the upgrade yourself or have a Keysight Service Center do it for you.
If an upgrade option is going to be installed by a Keysight Service Center, additional labor charges will apply. Your Keysight field engineer can provide an all inclusive quote for this.
All instrument adjustments are automated and require the use of the Keysight Performance Verification & Adjustment Software.
Many hardware upgrades will require the redemption and installation of a license key file to activate the option. Once a redemption certificate is received the license key file can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption Website
N9000A Internal Hardware Options
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Content | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required1 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
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503 507 513 526 | Frequency Range Options | Only available at time of instrument purchase | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
B25 | 25 MHz Analysis Bandwidth | N9000AK-B25 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | No | None | None | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
C75 | 75 Ohm Additional RF Input | N9000AK-C75 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.12.15 | Yes | None | T03 or T03 513, 526 | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
CR3 | Connector, Wideband IF Output | N9000AK-CR3 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.10.04 | Yes | None | 513, 526 | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=1 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
EDP | Enhanced Display Package | N9000AK-EDP | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
EMC | Basic Precompliance EMI Feature | N9000AK-EMC | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
ESC | External Source Control Feature | N9000AK-ESC | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
FSA | Fine Resolution Step Attenuator | N9000AK-FSA | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | None | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
MTP | Upgrade to multi-touch user interface; includes PC7 CPU; serial prefix >=MY/SG/US5423 | N9000AK-MTP | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | N.A | No | Serial Prefix >= MY/SG/US5423 | PC7 | Service Center only | "Install=2.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify = 7 Hrs" |
P03 | Preamplifier, 3 GHz | N9000AK-P03 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | P07, P13, P26 | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
P07 | Preamplifier, 7.5 GHz | N9000AK-P07 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | 503, P13, P26 | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
P13 | Preamplifier, 13.6 GHz | N9000AK-P13 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | 503, 507, P26 | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
P26 | Preamplifier, 26.5 GHz | N9000AK-P26 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | 503, 507, 513 | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
PC7S | CPU/SSD assembly with on-board calibration data memory | N9094AK-PS7 and N9094AK-W10 (order under N9000AK) | No | Available | Hardware | A.25.07 | No See Install Note link | None SSD includes Win 10 | Windows 7 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
PFR | Precision Frequency Reference | N9000AK-PFR | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | Serial Prefix ≥ MY5108 | Serial Prefix < MY5108 | Service Center Recommended4 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
R2C | Revision to Current, Core Instrument Software Enhancements | Information on what R2C provides | Yes | Available | License Key | A.08.54 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
SF1 | Security Features, Exclude Launching Programs | N9000AK-SF1 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.14.05 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
SF2 | Security Features, Prohibit Saving Results | N9000AK-SF2 | No | Available | License Key | A.14.05 | No | Windows 7 Operating System | None | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
SSD | Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9000AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 | No | Available | Hardware, Software | A.20.15 | No2 | PC7 | PC2, PC4 | Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9000AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.14.05 | No2 | PC5 | PC1, PC3 | Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs | |
Windows XP for Embedded Systems Solid State Drive | Windows XP No Longer Available | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | None | No2 | PC3, PC5 | PC1 | Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs | |
T03 | Tracking Generator, 3 GHz | N9000AK-T03 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | None | 513, 526 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs |
T06 | Tracking Generator, 6 GHz | N9000AK-T06 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | None | 513, 526 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs |
W10 | Windows 10 Solid State Drive & Dual Core High Performance Processor | N9094AK-PC7 & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9000AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | None | No2 | None | None | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
Windows 10 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9000AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | None | No2 | PC7 | PC1, PC2, PC3,PC4 and PC5 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |
W7X | Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive & PC5 Single-Core High-Performance Processor | N9094AK-PC5 & N9094AK-W7X | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.14.05 | No2 | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.14.05 | No2 | PC5 | PC1, PC3 | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
N9000A External Hardware Options
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Content | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required1 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
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1CM | Rackmount Kit (Rack Flanges Only) | N9000AK-1CM or 1CM013A | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | PRC, 1CN, 1CP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CN | Front Handle Kit (Handles Only) | N9000AK-1CN or 1CN003A | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | PRC, 1CM, 1CP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CP | Rack Mount Kit with Handles | N9000AK-1CP or 1CP005A | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | PRC, 1CM, 1CN | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CR | Rack Slide Kit (Rack Slides Only) | N9000AK-1CR or E4406-60115 | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | PRC | User | Install=1.0 Hr |
BAG | Accessory Pouch | N9000AK-BAG | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
DVR | USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW Drive | N9000AK-DVR or 0950-4851 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
HTC | Hard Transit Case | N9000AK-HTC or E4410-80120 | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
KYB | USB Keyboard | N9000AK-KYB or 0960-2615 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
KB2 | Compact Keyboard | N9000AK-KB2 or 5188-4463 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
MLP | Minimum Loss Pad, 50-to-75 Ohms | N9000AK-MLP or 0955-1020 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
MSE | USB Mouse | N9000AK-MSE or 0960-2670 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
PRC | Portable Configuration | N9000AK-PRC or N9020-60010 | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | 1CM, 1CN, 1CP, 1CR | User | Install=1.0 Hr |
1 While the completion of the recommended adjustments and performance tests for a given option upgrade does verify the functionality of the option, it does not guarantee that the entire instrument meets all published specifications. A full instrument calibration is the only way to guarantee that all instrument specifications are being met.
2 The instrument calibration data file MUST be transferred in order for the analyzer to meet specifications. If the cal file is not transferred all adjustments and performance tests must be performed. Refer to the Installation Note for details.
3 The N9000A with serial numbers MY/SG/US49370546 or higher are with PC3 hardware as standard configuration. It’s allowed to use N9000AK-PC3 to upgrade the instruments MY/SG/US49370546 or lower.
4 Upgrade can be performed by the User without any performance verification required if the instrument being upgraded is still within it's original factory calibration cycle and no major repairs or adjustments have been performed on it. See the upgrade installation note for more details.
Instrument Software:
Instrument Software Update:
The software update package for the X-Series Signal Analyzers contains the spectrum analyzer measurement application, all the advanced measurement application software, and all other updates required by the individual measurement assemblies inside the instrument.
Keysight recommends updating the instrument software version whenever an internal hardware upgrade or measurement application is installed into the analyzer.
The latest revision of the instrument software installer can be found at:
Measurement Applications:
To see the complete list of software measurement applications available for the N9000A Signal Analyzer, see:
Measurement Applications require the redemption and installation of a license key file (.lic). Measurement application upgrades are meant to be performed by the customer, and no adjustments or performance verification tests are required.
In order to redeem a license key, the end user must have a valid redemption certificate and then go to the Keysight Software License Redemption Website.