PathWave Advanced Battery Test and Emulation Software Download

The PW9253A PathWave Advanced Battery Test and Emulation application software provides a test environment for you to easily run battery tests, generate battery models and perform battery emulation using one or more Keysight two-quadrant power supplies, check here. This software replace BV9210B and BV9211B.

Keysight recommends using the most current version, which includes the most up-to-date bug fixes and security patches available.
Release Date Version Version Description
2026-08-28 2026.1 Added support for the RP5900 DC Regenerative Power Supply in "Power Control & Analysis" and "Battery Test & Emulation" Added support for the EL4900 DC Regenerative Electronic Load in "Power Control & Analysis Improved usability, stability, and overall performance through defect fixes.
Release Date Version
2026-08-28 2026.1
Version Description
Added support for the RP5900 DC Regenerative Power Supply in "Power Control & Analysis" and "Battery Test & Emulation" Added support for the EL4900 DC Regenerative Electronic Load in "Power Control & Analysis Improved usability, stability, and overall performance through defect fixes.

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save or run the installer.

    How to Install

    • Double-click on downloaded software file to run the installer.

    Licensing

    • Requires a License

    Supporting Documentation

    Offline Installer

    • The offline installer serves as a solution for situations where internet connectivity is unavailable. Please note that it is notably larger in size. 
    • Click the Download Offline Installer button.

    Installs on: PC       

    Operating System

    • Windows 11
    • Windows 10(64 bit), version 1809 or later
    System Requirements
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)
    • RAM: 16 GB
    • Storage Drive: 900 MB free space for Windows
    • Screen Resolution: 1766 x 768 minimum

    Prerequisites

    • Information Not Available  

    How to Download

    1. Click the Download button.
    2. Save or run the installer.

      How to Install

      • Double-click on downloaded software file to run the installer.

      Licensing

      • Requires a License

      Supporting Documentation

      Offline Installer

      • The offline installer serves as a solution for situations where internet connectivity is unavailable. Please note that it is notably larger in size. 
      • Click the Download Offline Installer button.

      Installs on: PC       

      Operating System

      • Windows 11
      • Windows 10(64 bit), version 1809 or later
      System Requirements
      • Processor: Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)
      • RAM: 16 GB
      • Storage Drive: 900 MB free space for Windows
      • Screen Resolution: 1766 x 768 minimum

      Prerequisites

      • Information Not Available  

      How to Download

      1. Click the Download button.
      2. Save or run the installer.

        How to Install

        • Double-click on downloaded software file to run the installer.

        Licensing

        • Requires a License

        Supporting Documentation

        Offline Installer

        • The offline installer serves as a solution for situations where internet connectivity is unavailable. Please note that it is notably larger in size. 
        • Click the Download Offline Installer button.

        Installs on: PC       

        Operating System

        • Windows 11
        • Windows 10(64 bit), version 1809 or later
        System Requirements
        • Processor: Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)
        • RAM: 16 GB
        • Storage Drive: 900 MB free space for Windows
        • Screen Resolution: 1766 x 768 minimum

        Prerequisites

        • Information Not Available  

        How to Download

        1. Click the Download button.
        2. Save or run the installer.

          How to Install

          • Double-click on downloaded software file to run the installer.

          Licensing

          • Requires a License

          Supporting Documentation

          Offline Installer

          • The offline installer serves as a solution for situations where internet connectivity is unavailable. Please note that it is notably larger in size. 
          • Click the Download Offline Installer button.

          Installs on: PC       

          Operating System

          • Windows 11
          • Windows 10(64 bit), version 1809 or later
          System Requirements
          • Processor: Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)
          • RAM: 16 GB
          • Storage Drive: 900 MB free space for Windows
          • Screen Resolution: 1766 x 768 minimum

          Prerequisites

          • Information Not Available  

          Supported Instruments

          N6705A, N6705B, N6705C

          N6700C, N6701C, N6702C

          N6781A, N6782A, N6784A, N6785A, N6786A

          N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7971A, N7972A,

          N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A, N7953ALG,

          RP7951A, RP7952A, RP7953A, RP7961A, RP7962A, RP7963A, RP7951AT,

          RP7952AT, RP7953AT, RP7961AT, RP7962AT, RP7963AT, RP7931A, RP7932A,

          RP7933A, RP7935A, RP7936A, RP7941A, RP7942A, RP7943A, RP7945A, 

          RP7946A, RP7972A, RP7973A, RP7982A, RP7983A, RP7984A

          34970A, 34972A, DAQ970A, DAQ973A

          E36731A

          How to Download

          1. Click the Download button.
          2. Save or run the installer.

            How to Install

            • Double-click on downloaded software file to run the installer.

            Licensing

            • Requires a License

            Installs on: PC       

            Operating System

            • Windows 11
            • Windows 10(64 bit), version 1809 or later
            System Requirements
            • Processor: Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)
            • RAM: 16 GB
            • Storage Drive: 900 MB free space for Windows
            • Screen Resolution: 1766 x 768 minimum

            Prerequisites

            • Information Not Available  

            Supported Instruments

            N6705A, N6705B, N6705C

            N6700C, N6701C, N6702C

            N6781A, N6782A, N6784A, N6785A, N6786A

            N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7971A, N7972A,

            N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A, N7953ALG,

            RP7951A, RP7952A, RP7953A, RP7961A, RP7962A, RP7963A, RP7951AT,

            RP7952AT, RP7953AT, RP7961AT, RP7962AT, RP7963AT, RP7931A, RP7932A,

            RP7933A, RP7935A, RP7936A, RP7941A, RP7942A, RP7943A, RP7945A, 

            RP7946A, RP7972A, RP7973A, RP7982A, RP7983A, RP7984A

            34970A, 34972A, DAQ970A, DAQ973A

            E36731A

            How to Download

            1. Click the Download button.
            2. Save or run the installer.

              How to Install

              • Double-click on downloaded software file to run the installer.

              Licensing

              • Requires a License

              Installs on: PC       

              Operating System

              • Windows 11
              • Windows 10(64 bit), version 1809 or later
              System Requirements
              • Processor: Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)
              • RAM: 8 GB
              • Storage Drive: 900 MB free space for Windows
              • Screen Resolution: 1766 x 768 minimum

              Prerequisites

              • Information Not Available  

              Supported Instruments

              N6705A, N6705B, N6705C

              N6700C, N6701C, N6702C

              N6781A, N6782A, N6784A, N6785A, N6786A

              N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7971A, N7972A,

              N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A, N7953ALG,

              RP7951A, RP7952A, RP7953A, RP7961A, RP7962A, RP7963A, RP7951AT,

              RP7952AT, RP7953AT, RP7961AT, RP7962AT, RP7963AT, RP7931A, RP7932A,

              RP7933A, RP7935A, RP7936A, RP7941A, RP7942A, RP7943A, RP7945A, 

              RP7946A, RP7972A, RP7973A, RP7982A, RP7983A, RP7984A

              34970A, 34972A, DAQ970A, DAQ973A

              E36731A

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