Note: It is important to install PXIe Chassis Family Drivers version 1.7.1032.1 or later before running firmware upgrade. DO NOT run firmware upgrade until you have PXIe Chassis Family Drivers version 1.7.1032.1 or later installed. Refer to M9010A-03, M9018B-06, and M9019A-05 service notes for detail.

Also, if you use the system module in your setup, you’ll need to also install the M902x PXIe System Module Driver in order to get your system to work properly.

For a complete list of all instrument drivers from Keysight, please visit www.keysight.com/find/drivers

 

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
2024-02-17 1.7.1032.1 Enable operation with M9161D and/or Duagon F204 modules. Refer to M9010A-02, M9018B-05, and M9019A-04 service notes for detail. Repair FW update system failure when run with driver 1.7.913.1 or 1.7.925.1. Refer to M9010A-03, M9018B-06, and M9019A-05 service notes for detail.
Release Date Version
2024-02-17 1.7.1032.1
Version Description
Enable operation with M9161D and/or Duagon F204 modules. Refer to M9010A-02, M9018B-05, and M9019A-04 service notes for detail. Repair FW update system failure when run with driver 1.7.913.1 or 1.7.925.1. Refer to M9010A-03, M9018B-06, and M9019A-05 service notes for detail.

 

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  1. Run the downloaded installer for version 1.7.1032.1. 

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9018B, M9019A, M9046A

 

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  1. Run the downloaded installer for version 1.7.925.1. 

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9019A, M9046A

CHANGES IN RELEASE 1.7.913.1:

  • Enable support for M9046A option 001 Advanced Rear Trigger Access.
  • Enable support for M9046A option 002 Advanced Power Monitoring and Control.
  • Enable support for M9025A, M9035A, and M9038A.
  • Add details in the About box to view installed M9046A options.
  • Allow PCIe switch FW update when daisy chain M9046A together.
  • Fix various defects to improve reliability and quality.

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  1. Run the downloaded installer for version 1.7.913.1. 

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9019A, M9046A

CHANGES IN RELEASE 1.7.741.1:

  • Enable support for M9046A chassis
  • Repair SFP and IVI not able to open with PXI address that has 3-digit bus number

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  1. Run the downloaded installer for version 1.7.741.1. 

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9018A, M9018B, M9019A, M9046A

CHANGES IN RELEASE 1.7.483.1:

  • Enable input threshold and low impedance features in trigger port
  • Repair visa session release issue on BACKPLANE visa address

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  1. Run the downloaded installer for version 1.7.483.1. 

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9018A, M9018B, M9019A

CHANGES IN RELEASE 1.7.402.1:

  • The Chassis Family Driver to support Thunderbolt™ 3.
  • Allowing chassis to support Thunderbolt™ 3 PXI Remote Control Module.
  • Repair serial number got reprogrammed to a TC######## number.

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  1. Run the downloaded installer for version 1.7.402.1. 

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9018A, M9018B, M9019A

CHANGES IN RELEASE 1.7.82.1

  • Enhanced the capability of the front panel Trigger Ports.
    Notice:
        To gain this enhanced capability, the chassis firmware must be updated to version 2018.
        The 1.7.82.1 PXIe Chassis family driver will work with both the 2017 firmware and the 2018 firmware.
        Older versions of the driver will only work with the 2017 firmware.
    The enhanced capability allows you to:
        • Configure a front panel Trigger Port to Input and connect to multiple PXI_TRIG signal lines on two Trigger Bus Segments.
        • Configure a front panel Trigger Port to Output and connect to a single PXI_TRIG signal line on either of two Trigger Bus Segments.
    See the User Guide for details.
  • Fixed various defects to improve reliability and quality.
     

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  1. Run the downloaded installer for version 1.7.82.1. 

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9018A, M9018B, M9019A

CHANGES IN RELEASE 1.6.493.1:

  • Added support for two new Gen3 PXIe Chassis: the 10 slot M9010A and the 18 slot M9019A.

With the addition of these two new PXIe Chassis to the Chassis Family, four chassis are now supported.

  • Added the Keysight Technologies Trigger Manager driver (KtMTrig) to provide an enhanced API (IVI.NET and IVI-C) for making reservations and setting trigger routes on the PXIe Chassis backplane.

With the addition of the Trigger Manger driver, this installer now provides the 3 drivers listed below.

  • Fixed various defects to improve the reliability of PCIe device boot time enumeration.
  • Fixed a defect so the Soft Front Panel can run if the OS language format is set to a value other than English.
  • Changed the default minimum fan speed for the M9010A from 1200 RPM to 900 RPM.
  • Added additional example programs to demonstrate control of Front Panel Trigger Ports and how to use the Trigger Manager.
  • Added a feature to flash LEDs on the chassis front panel for identifying M9010A, M9018B, and M9019A.
  • Enhanced the Soft Front Panel to make it easier to use and included:
  • Display of PCIe link speed and number of lanes for M9010A and M9019A.
  • Display of alarm notification on tab label.

This installer contains 3 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • PXIe Chassis Family driver
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

KtMTrig driver

  • Trigger Manager
  • IVI.NET and IVI-C API
  • See introduction file for additional information

AgM9018 Driver

  • Legacy M9018A driver to support applications written for version 1.5.80.1 of AgM9018 driver
  • IVI-C and IVI-COM API
  • See introduction file for additional information

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  • Run the downloaded installer.
     

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9010A, M9018A, M9018B, M9019A

This package installs 2 drivers:

KtMPxiChassis Driver

  • Driver type: IVI-C (32-bit/64-bit), IVI.NET (32-bit/64-bit), LabVIEW (32-bit/64-bit)
  • IVI-C class support: IviDriver 2.1
  • IVI.NET class support: IviDriver 1.0
  • LabVIEW driver version: 1.0.1
  • Version description:
    • Initial release
    • Supports M9019A

Legacy AgM9018 Driver

  • Driver type: IVI-C (32-bit/64-bit), IVI-COM (32-bit/64-bit), MATLAB (32-bit only), LabVIEW (32-bit/64-bit)
  • IVI class support: IviDriver 1.0
  • LabVIEW driver version: 1.1.5
  • Version description:
    • New feature added: Trigger Manager for managing trigger resources to prevent conflicts between applications. The AgM9018 IVI driver API has not changed, however, trigger routing done through the AgM9018 driver is now subject to PXI-9 Trigger Manager rules which can result in errors indicating a conflict between applications.
    • Supports M9018A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  • Run the downloaded installer.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • WES 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Supported Instruments

  • M9018A, M9019A,

Driver type: IVI-C (32-bit/64-bit), IVI-COM (32-bit/64-bit), MATLAB (32-bit only), LabVIEW (32-bit/64-bit)

IVI class support: IviDriver 1.0

LabVIEW driver version: 1.2.6

Version description:

  • Changes made to support the HP Z440/640/840 series of controllers
  • Visual Studio examples updated to use Visual Studio 2010 (or later)
  • Document changes to meet IVI-2014 Compliance
  • Rebranded as Keysight Technologies

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  • Run the downloaded installer.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP SP3

Supported Instruments

  • M9018A

Driver type: IVI-C (32-bit/64-bit), IVI-COM (32-bit/64-bit), MATLAB (32-bit only), LabVIEW (32-bit/64-bit)

IVI class support: IviDriver 1.0

LabVIEW driver version: 1.0.5

Version description:

  • Updated to Rev 2 of 2x8 and 4x4 PCIe fabrics.
  • Default fan alarm level raised from 800 rpm to 1200 rpm.
  • Eliminated use of English-language dependent string in System Module DLL.
  • Eliminated driver 1st-contact SMBus self test operations to improve interoperability.

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  • Run the downloaded installer.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP SP3

Supported Instruments

  • M9018A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file. 
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  • Run the downloaded installer.

  • If you see a Windows Security prompt, check the box Always trust software from "Agilent Technologies, Incorporated", then click the Install button to install the driver.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP

Supported Instruments

  • M9018A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file. 
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  • Run the downloaded installer.

  • If you see a Windows Security prompt, check the box Always trust software from "Agilent Technologies, Incorporated", then click the Install button to install the driver.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP

Supported Instruments

  • M9018A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Select the appropriate executable file.
  3. Choose Run.

How to Install

  • Run the downloaded installer.

  • If you see a Windows Security prompt, check the box Always trust software from "Agilent Technologies, Incorporated", then click the Install button to install the driver.
     

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP

Supported Instruments

  • M9018A 18 slot PXI Chassis
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