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How do I upgrade my N9038A MXE EMI Receiver?

All MXE options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade. The available upgrades and their contents are described in the tables below. Upgrades are categorized as:

  • Receiver Upgrades (Ex. Analysis Bandwidth, etc...)
  • Accessory Upgrades (Ex. Rackmount Kits, etc...)
  • Instrument Measurement Software

Hardware Upgrades

Hardware upgrade kits will contain any assemblies to be installed as well as the installation instructions. In many cases a license key will be required to activate the option. All required licenses can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption Website

Before a hardware upgrade is purchased you should determine the complexity of the upgrade process, including the adjustment and performance verification requirements, so as to determine if you have the ability to perform the upgrade yourself or if you would like to have a Keysight Service Center do it for you. To determine this:

  1. View the Install Note link for the desired upgrade
  2. Review the upgrade instructions to understand the complexity of the installation process for the desired upgrade
  3. Review the Utilities, Adjustments & Performance Verification Tests section of the installation instructions to determine what the required adjustments and performance tests are for the desired upgrade
  4. Review the list of test equipment requirements for each required adjustment and performance test

 N9038A MXE EMI Receiver Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryUpgrade ContentsMinimum Software1Testing Required2Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time

508
526
544

Maximum FrequencySee TableNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneAdjustments,
Verification
NoneNoneService Center OnlyIncluded

B25

25 MHz Analysis BandwidthN9038AK-B25Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneVerificationNoneNoneService Center RecommendedInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
B8585 MHz Analysis BandwidthN9038AK-B85No
  1. Hardware
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.16.00Adjustments,
Verification

Option DP2, W7X

NoneService Center OnlyInstall=3.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=15 Hrs

C35

3.5 mm Male RF Input ConntectorN9038AK-C35No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneVerificationOption 526Option 503, 508, 544, CNFService Center RecommendedInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs

CNF

Type-N Female RF Input ConnectorN9038AK-CNFNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneVerificationOption 526Option 544, C35Service Center RecommendedInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs

CR3

Wideband 2nd IF Rear Panel Output
(Also includes option DP2)
N9038AK-HL4


No
  1. Hardware
  2. Entitlement Cerificate
A.13.60Adjustments,
Verification
Serial Prefix
< MY5322 or
< SG5322
NoneService Center OnlyIncluded

DP2

High Performance Digital Signal Processor
(Also includes option CR3)
N9038AK-HL4


No
  1. Hardware
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.13.60Adjustments,
Verification
Serial Prefix
< MY5322 or
< SG5322
NoneService Center OnlyIncluded

ESC

External Source ControlN9038AK-ESCYes
  1. External Cables
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
A.10.04NoneCompatible SourceNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
EXMExternal MixingN9038AK-EXMNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
A.17.05Adjustments, Verification
  1. All instruments with option 544
  2. Options 503, 508, 513, 526 with serial prefix ≥ MY/SG5526
Options 503, 508, 513, 526 with serial prefix < MY/SG5526, see option HL6Service Center RecommendedInstall=1.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.0 Hrs
External Mixing, Serial Prefix < MY/SG5526 (See Additional Requirements column)N9038AK-HL6No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
     
A.17.05Adjustments, VerificationOption HL6 is only meant for options 503, 508, 513 or 526 having a serial prefix < MY/SG5526
  1. Option 544
  2. Options 503, 508, 513, and 526 with serial prefixes ≥ MY/SG5526, see option EXM
Service Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=12.0 Hrs

LSN

External LISN ControlN9038AK-LSNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
A.13.58NoneSerial Prefix
< MY5322 or
< SG5322
NoneAdvanced UserInstall=1.5 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
P6CQuad-Core High Performance Processor & Windows 10 Solid State Drive ⇒ MUST READN9094AK-P6C & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9038AK)No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
  4. License Key
     
A.16.04NoNoneNoneAdvanced UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
 
P6SCPU/SSD assembly with on-board calibration data memoryN9094AK-P6S and N9094AK-W10
(order under N9038AK)
 
No
  1.  Hardware
  2. Install Note

A.25.08


Firmware pre-installed on SSD
 

No
(if existing cal data can be backed up)

See Install Note link
 

None.
 


SSD includes Win 10
 

Windows 7Service Center RecommendedInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
RT1Real-Time Spectrum Analysis up to 85 MHz Bandwidth, Basic DetectionN9038AK-RT1Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.16.00NoneOption B85, DP2, W7XNoneUserInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

SSD

Additional Solid State Disk Drive with Windows 10 Operating System4N9094AK-SSD &
N9094AK-W10
(under N9038AK)
No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
A.20.00Configuration3Option PC6 CPUOption PC2 or PC4 CPUAdvanced UserInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

TDS

Time Domain ScansN9038AK-TDSYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.13.60NoneOption DP2NoneUserInstall=0.5 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
W10Windows 10 Operating System4N9094AK-PC6 &
N9094AK-W10
(under N9038AK)
No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
A.20.00Configuration3Option PC2 or PC4 CPUOption PC6 CPUAdvanced UserInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
Windows 10 Operating System4N9094AK-SSD &
N9094AK-W10
(under N9038AK)
No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
A.20.00Configuration3Option PC6 CPUOption PC2 or PC4 CPUAdvanced UserInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

YAS

Rear Panel Y-Axis Screen Video OutputN9038AK-YASYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneVerificationNoneNoneAdvenced UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryUpgrade ContentsMinimum Software1Testing Required2Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation time

1 This is the minimum software requirement. However, it is always recommended that the latest software version available be used
2 Adjustments and most Verifications require the use of the Keysight N7800A Calibration and Adjustment Software
3 No adjustments or verifications are required as long as the instrument calibration file is properly transfered to the new disk drive
4 To determine what CPU Option is installed see the System, Show, System screen on the instrument
5 If instrument is not already covered by its factory warranty or a service agreement

Accessory Upgrades

N9038A MXE EMI Receiver Accessory Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryUpgrade ContentsMinimum SoftwareTesting RequiredAdditional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time

1CM

Rackmount Kit w/o HandlesN9038AK-1CM
or 1CM013A
No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNoneOption 1CN, 1CPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs

1CN

Front Handle KitN9038AK-1CN
or 1CN003A
No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNoneOption 1CM, 1CPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs

1CP

Rackmount Kit w/ HandlesN9038AK-1CP
or 1CP005A
No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNoneOption 1CM, 1CNUserInstall=0.5 Hrs

DVR

USB DVD/CD DriveN9038AK-DVR
or 0950-4851
No

Hardware

Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNoneNoneUserNot Applicable

KB2

Compact USB KeyboardN9038AK-KB2
or 0960-2929
No

Hardware

Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNoneNoneUserNot Applicable

Instrument Measurement Software

Instrument Software Updates:

The software update package for the MXE EMI Receiver contains the Spectrum Analyzer measurement application, the EMI Receiver 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 instrument.

The latest revision of the instrument software installer can be found at:

Measurement Applications:

The following is a list of the currently available optional measurement applications for the N9038A MXE EMI Receiver:

To install an optional measurement application the purchase of a valid redemption certificate is required.

Measurement application upgrades are meant to be performed by the user, and no adjustments or performance verification testing is required.

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