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How do I upgrade my N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer?

Most all of the N9010B options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade option. Upgrade options can vary from a simple license key installation to more complex upgrades that involve installing multiple pieces of hardware.  For each upgrade option it is advised that each row in the table is read and understood.  Before purchasing an upgrade option that contains hardware items, the following steps should be taken:

  1. View the installation note by selecting the Install Note link in the Upgrade Contents cell.
  2. Determine from the installation instructions the complexity of the installation and whether you will perform the upgrade yourself or have a Keysight Service Center perform the installation.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 perform the installation.

If an upgrade option is going to be installed by a Keysight Service Center, additional labor charges may apply. Your Keysight field engineer can provide an all inclusive quote.

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 entitlement certificate is received the license key file can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption Website

N9010B Internal Hardware Option Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryUpgrade ContentMinimum FirmwareAdjustments Required1Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time
507, 513, 526, 532, 544
 
Frequency Range Upgrades
 
Refer to table
 
No
  1. Hardware
  2.  Install Note
  3.  Entitlement Certificate
     

Note: Does not include internal preamplifier upgrade unless frequency range is being upgrade from 32 GHz to 44 GHz
 

NoneIncluded in upgrade price
 
Not applicableNoneKeysight Service Center
 
Included in upgrade price
 

B403

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade to 40 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) for Options 503, 507, 513, and 526N9010BU-B40No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes

None

532, 544Service Center Recommended4

Install=3.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade to 40 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) for Options 532 and 544N9010BU-BUNNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone503, 507, 513, 526 Service Center RecommendedInstall=3.0 Hrs.
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs.
CR3

Connector Rear, 2nd IF Output

Must Read

N9010BU-CR3Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNo

Any one or more of CRP or DP2 or B40 or MPB or 532 or 544 must currently be installed

NoneAdvanced User4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. Outputs

Must Read
 

N9010BU-HL3No
  1.  Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone

CRP or DP2 or B40 or MPB or 532 or 544 must NOT be currently installed

Service Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs
CRPConnector Rear, Arbitrary IF OutputRefer to FAQn/an/an/an/aRefer to FAQn/an/a

n/a

Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. OutputsRefer to FAQNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone

Refer to FAQ

Service Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs
DP2Digital Processor with 2 GB Capture Memory

Only available with original instrument purchase

Note: See option B40 for upgrades (all option B40 upgrades include DP2)

Not applicableNot applicableNoneNoNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
EA3Electronic Attenuator, 9 kHz to 3.6 GHzN9010BU-EA3Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NponeYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.5 Hrs

EDPEnhanced Display PackageN9010BU-EDPYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUser

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

EMCBasic EMC FunctionalityN9010BU-EMCYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUser

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

ESCExternal Source Control FeatureN9010BU-ESCYes
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUser

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

EXMExternal MixingN9010BU-EXMNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes532 or 544503, 507, 513, 526Service Center Recommended

Install=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs

FP2Fast Power, up to 40 MHz BWN9010BU-FP2Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoB40B25 or Std. 10 MHz Analysis BWUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
FSAFine Resolution Step AttenuatorN9010BU-FSAYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.5 Hrs

FS1Fast Sweep Capability

Included with all new instruments and upgrades that include B40 or MPB or DP2

Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
None NoB40 or DP2 or MPBNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs 
FS2Enhanced Fast Sweep CapabilityN9010BU-FS2Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.18.24NoDP2NoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
MPBMPB Microwave Preselector Bypass (Requires B40 and/or DP2)N9010BU-MPBNo
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NonweYesDP2 and/or B40 must be currently installed503Service Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=4.0 Hrs

NF2Noise Floor Extension, Instrument AlignmentsN9010BU-NF2Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=1.0 Hrs
P03Preamplifier (specified range 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz)N9010BU-P03
 
Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P07Preamplifier, 7 GHzN9010BU-P07Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone503Service Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P13Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 13.6 GHzN9010BU-P13Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes513, 526503, 507, 532, 544Service Center Recommended4Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs
P26Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHzN9010BU-P26Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes526503, 507, 513, 532, 544Service Center Recommended4Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs
P32Preamplifier, 32 GHz (Use with Option 532 only)N9010BU-P32Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes532503, 507, 513, 526, 544Service Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P44Preamplifier, 44 GHz (Use with Option 544 only)N9010BU-P44Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes544503, 507, 513, 526, 532Service Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

PC7SCPU/SSD assembly with on-board calibration data memoryN9010BU-PCSNo
  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
 
PFR
Precision Frequency ReferenceN9010BU-PFRYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended4

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

SF1Security Features, Exclude Launching ProgramsN9010BU-SF1Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUserInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
SF2Security Features, Prohibit Saving ResultsN9010BU-SF2No
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUserInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 

SSD

Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive ⇒ MUST READN9010BU-SSDNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
NoneNo2NoneNoneAdvanced UserInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
TDSTime Domain ScanN9010BU-TDSYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.19.05No
  1. Option B40 or DP2
  2. N6141C or N6141EM0E EMI Measurement Application
Windows XPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
W10Windows 10 Solid State Drive ⇒MUST READN9010BU-SS1No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
NoneNo2PC7NoneAdvanced UserInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
YASY-Axis OutputN9010BU-YASYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneAdvanced User4Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

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 If MIMO or Single Acquisition Combined Measurements (-XFP options) are being performed, contact your local Keysight representative before upgrading
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.
 

N9010B External Hardware Option Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryUpgrade ContentsMinimum FirmwareAdjustments Required1Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time
1CM113ARack Mount Kit (Rack Flanges Only)1CM113ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRC, 1CN103A, 1CP105AUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
1CN103AFront Handle Kit (Handles Only)1CN103ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRC, 1CM113A, 1CP105AUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
1CP105ARackmount Kit w/ Handles1CP105ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRC, 1CM113A, aCN103AUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
1CR013ARack Slide Kit (Rack Slides Only)E4406-60115 or 1CR013ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRCUserInstall=1.0 Hrs
 
1DVR001AUSB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW Drive1DVR001ANo
  1. Hardware
NoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
MLP001AMinimum Loss Pad, 50Ω Type-N(m) to 75Ω BNC(f)MLP001A or 0955-1020No
  1. Hardware
NoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
1MSE001AUSB Mouse1MSE001A or 0960-3250No
  1. Hardware
NoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
PRCPortable Configuration

N9010BU-PRC

No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNone1CM113A, 1CP105A, 1CN103A, 1CR013AUserInstall=1.0 Hrs

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 N9020A 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

Available Accessories:

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