How do I upgrade my N5181A MXG RF Analog Signal Generator?
Please Note: The information provided on this page is for reference only. The upgrades for these products are no longer available.
Hardware upgrade kits contain installation instructions and the desired assembly. Adjustments or performance verifications may be required to ensure the instrument meets the published specifications.
- Some performance verification tests can be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software. All adjustments must be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software.
- More involved upgrades require the instrument be shipped to a Keysight Service Center to have the upgrade installed. Make sure to obtain a quote for the installation before sending the instrument and upgrade kit to an Keysight Service Center to get installed. A full calibration is the only way to guarantee specifications are being met.
The table below provides an Installation Note for each upgrade. The installation note includes a list of the performance verification tests and adjustments required as well as the test equipment and test software necessary to complete the upgrade. In most cases the instrument will need to be sent to and Keysight Service Center.
Hardware upgrades may require that a minimum firmware is already installed. Up-to-date firmware can be downloaded for free from the MXG Firmware Upgrade Center.
Some hardware upgrades may also require the redemption and installation of a license key before they will be activated. Once a redemption certificate is received, the license key(s) can be redeemed at the Software License Redemption Website.
| Option | Description | Order As | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By -Installation Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Instrument security |
| License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.04 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 099 | Expanded license key upgradeability | Available | Hardware, License key | > A.01.42 | Suggested verification test1 | None | None | Customer - 1.5 hrs | |
| 1CR | Rack slide kit | None | Hardware, License key | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CP | Customer - 1.0 Hrs | |
| 1CM | Rackmount kit | Available | Hardware, License key | None | None | None | 1CN, 1CP, 1CR | Customer - 1.0 Hrs | |
| 1CN | Front handle kit | None | Hardware, License key | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CP | Customer - 1.0 Hrs | |
| 1CP | Rackmount and front handle kit | None | Hardware, License key | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CN, 1CR | Customer - 1.0 Hrs | |
| 1EA | High power | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.42 | None | 099 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| 1EQ | Low power (< -110 dBm) | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.42 | None | 099 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| 1ER | Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz) | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.04 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| 320 | Pulse Train Generator | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.65 | None | UNU or UNW | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| 501 | Frequency range options | Only available at time of instrument purchase | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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| ALB | LXI compliant functionality | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.51 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Nrs | |
| AXT | Hard transit case | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| R2C | Revision to current, core instrument FW enhancements | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.80 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.42 | None | 099 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| UNU | Pulse modulation | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.42 | None | 099 | UNW | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| UNW | Narrow Pulse Modulation | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.42 | None | 099 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| UNZ | Fast switching | License key installation | Software, License key | > A.01.42 | None | 099 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
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| Option | Description | Order As | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By -Installation Time | |
| AB1 | Printed copy of MXG family user's guide - Korean localization | None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | ||
| AB2 | Printed copy of MXG family user's guide - Chinese localization | None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | ||
| ABA | Printed copy of MXG family English documentation set | None | Documentation set | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | ||
| ABJ | Printed copy of MXG family user's guide - Japanese localization | None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | ||
| AKT | Printed copy of MXG family user's guide - Russian localization | None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | ||
| CD1 | CD-ROM containing the MXG family English documentation set | None | Documentation set | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | ||
1- Post repair verification test may require one or more of the following equipment: power meter, power sensor, spectrum analyzer and frequency counter. Verification test time included in repair time estimation.
2- Refer to the MXG family English documentation (N5181A-ABA) for the most current information.