How do I upgrade my N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer?
Most all of the N9030A options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade option. The upgrades in most cases are either Hardware Options or Measurement Applications. The upgrade contents are described in the tables below as Hardware, Software, License Key, or some combination of the three. Hardware retrofit kits will contain the assemblies to be installed as well as the installation instructions. In many cases a license key will be required to activate the hardware option or measurement application. Upgrade options are categorized as:
- Internal Hardware Upgrades (Ex. Microware Preselector Bypass or 140 MHz Information Bandwidth)
- External Hardware Upgrades (Ex. Rackmount Kits or Hard Transit Case)
- Instrument Software (Ex. Instrument Software & Measurement Applications)
Internal Hardware Upgrades:
Before a hardware upgrade is purchased the following steps should be taken:
- View the installation instructions by selecting the "Available" links in the tables below for the desired upgrade option.
- Determine from the installation instructions the complexity of the installation and whether you will perform the upgrade yourself or have a Keysight Service Center do it for you.
- 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.
- 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 an Keysight Service Center do it for you.
If an upgrade option is going to be installed by an Keysight Service Center, additional labor charges will apply. Your Keysight field engineer can provide an all inclusive quote for this.
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 (.lic) to activate the option. Once a redemption certificate is received the license key file can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption Website
N9030A Internal Hardware Option Upgrades
| Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required1 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
508 | Frequency Range Upgrades | No | Not Available | Hardware, License Key Note: | A.08.03 | Included in upgrade price | Not applicable | Refer to table | Service Center Only | Included in upgrade price | |||
| ALV | Log Video Out | N9030AK-ALV | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
B1X | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade to 160 MHz | N9030AK-B1X | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.10.04 | Yes | Option MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz | Instrument S/W Version A.11.02 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.5 Hrs | ||
| Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade from 40 MHz to 160 MHz | N9030AK-BU2 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.10.04 | Yes |
| Instrument S/W Version A.11.02 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=5.0 Hrs | |||
| Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade from 140 MHz to 160 MHz | N9030AK-BU3 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.10.04 | No | Option B1X must be currently installed | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |||
| Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 85 MHz to 160 MHz | N9030AK-BU5 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.01 | No | Yes | B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs | |||
B25
| 25 MHz Analysis Bandwidth | N9030AK-B25 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | None | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=2.0 Hrs | ||
B40 | 40 MHz Analysis Bandwidth | N9030AK-B40 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | Option MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz | None | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade from 25 MHz to 40 MHz | N9030AK-BU1 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes |
| None | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=2.0 Hrs | |||
B85 | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 10/25 MHz to 85 MHz | N9030AK-B85 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | Yes | B85, B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=5.0 Hrs | ||
| Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 40 MHz to 85 MHz | N9030AK-HLB | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | Yes | B85, B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended | Install=2.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=5.5 Hrs | |||
| BBA | Analog I/Q Baseband Inputs | N9030AK-BBA | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.08.54 | Yes | None | Options 543, 544 and 550 | Service Center Recommended | Install=3.75 Hrs | ||
| C35 | APC 3.5 mm Connector | N9030AK-C35 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.08.01 | Yes | Only available on option 526, 26.5 GHz frequency range | Options 503, 508, 513, 543, 544, 550 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hr | ||
| CR3 | Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. Output | N9030AK-CR3 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| CRP | Connector Rear, Arbitrary I.F. Output | N9030AK-CRP | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| EA3 | Electronic Attenuator, 3.6 GHz | N9030AK-EA3 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | None | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| EDP | Enhanced Display Package | N9030AK-EDP | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| EMC | Basic EMC Functionality | N9030AK-EMC | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| ESC | External Source Control Feature | N9030AK-ESC | Yes | Available | License Key | A.10.00 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| EXM | External Mixing | N9030AK-EXM | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.10.00 | Yes |
| Options 503, 508, 513, 526 with serial prefix < MY/SG/US5138; see option HL6 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hr | ||
| External Mixing, Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5138 (See Additional Requirements column) | N9030AK-HL6 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.10.00 | Yes | Option HL6 is only meant for options 503, 508, 513 or 526 having a serial prefix < MY/SG/US5138 |
| Service Center Recommended | Install=2.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=12.0 Hrs | |||
| FP2 | Fast Power, up to 40 MHz Bandwidth | N9030AK-FP2 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.14.04 | No | B40 or B1X or B85 | B25 or Std. 10 MHz analysis BW | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| FS1 | Fast Sweep Capability Improvements | N9030AK-R2C | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.09 | None | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| FS2 | Enhanced Fast Sweep Speed | N9030AK-FS2 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.18.24 | None | Windows 7 | Windows XP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| HDD | No Longer Available, replaced by option SSD (see below) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| LNP | Low Noise Path (Refer to Additional Requirements) | N9030AK-LNP | No | Available | License Key | None | Yes | MPB and/or B85, and/or B1X must be currently installed Note: See option HL1 and HL2 | Option 503 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| Low Noise Path and Microwave Preselector Bypass (PXA's <26.5 GHz) | N9030AK-HL1 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | None | Yes |
| Options LNP, MPB, 503, 543, 544, 550 | Service Center Recommended | Install=3.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs | |||
| Microwave Preselector Bypass and Low Noise Path (PXA's >26.5 GHz) | N9030AK-HL2 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.08.01 | Yes |
| Option LNP, MPB, 503, 508, 513, 526 | Service Center Recommended | Install=2.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=13.0 Hrs | |||
| MPB | MPB Microwave Preselector Bypass (Refer to Additional Requirements) | N9030AK-MPB | No | Available | License Key | None | Yes | LNP and/or B85 and/or B1X must be currently installed Note: See option HL1 and HL2 | Option 503 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=4.0 Hrs | ||
| Low Noise Path and Microwave Preselector Bypass (PXA's <26.5 GHz) | N9030AK-HL1 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | None | Yes |
| Options LNP, MPB, 503, 543, 544, 550 | Service Center Recommended | Install=3.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs | |||
| Microwave Preselector Bypass and Low Noise Path (PXA's >26.5 GHz) | N9030AK-HL2 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.08.01 | Yes |
| Option LNP, MPB, 503, 508, 513, 526 | Service Center Recommended | Install=2.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=13.0 Hrs | |||
| MTP | Upgrade to muti-touch user interface; includes PC6 CPU; serial prefix >= MY/SG/US5449 | No longer available | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | N.A | No | Serial Prefix >= MY/SG/US5449 | PC6 | No longer available | "Install=1.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify = 7.0 Hrs" | ||
| MTU | Upgrade to muti-touch user interface when PC6 is currently installed; serial prefix >= MY/SG/US5449 | No longer available | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | N.A | No | N9030A-PC6 and Serial Prefix >= MY/SG/US5449 | PC2 or PC4 | No longer available | "Install=1.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify = 7.0 Hrs" | ||
| NF2 | Noise Floor Extension | N9030AK-NF2 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.14.07 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=1.0 Hrs | ||
| P03 | Preamplifier, 3.6 GHz | N9030AK-P03 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.10.52 for Options 543, 544 or 550 | Yes | None | Options P08, P13, P26 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| P08 | Preamplifier, 8.4 GHz | N9030AK-P08 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.10.52 for Options 543, 544 or 550 | Yes | None | Options P13, P26, 503 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| P13 | Preamplifier, 13.6 GHz | N9030AK-P13 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.10.52 for Options 543, 544 or 550 | Yes | None | Options P26, 503, 508 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| P26 | Preamplifier, 26.5 GHz | N9030AK-P26 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.10.52 for Options 543, 544 or 550 | Yes | None | Options 503, 508, 513 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| P43 | Preamplifier, 43 GHz (Use with Option 543 only) | N9030AK-P43 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.08.01 | Yes | Option 543 | Options 503, 508, 513, 526, 544, 550 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| P44 | Preamplifier, 44 GHz (Use with Option 544 only) | N9030AK-P44 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.08.01 | Yes | Option 544 | Options 503, 508, 513, 526, 543, 550 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| P50 | Preamplifier, 50 GHz (Use with Option 550 only) | N9030AK-P50 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.08.01 | Yes | Option 550 | Options 503, 508, 513, 526, 543, 544 | Service Center Recommended3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
| PC6 | Quad-Core High Performance Processor & Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-PC6 & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.16.04 | No2 | None | None | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| PC6S | CPU/SSD assembly with on-board calibration data memory | N9094AK-PS6 and N9094AK-W10 (order under N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware | A.25.08 Firmware pre-installed on SSD | No See Install Note link | None SSD includes Win 10 | Windows 7 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| RBE | Resolution Bandwidth Extended | N9030AK-RBE | Yes | Available | License Key | A.19.25 | No | Option B85 or B1X | Windows XP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
RT1 | |||||||||||||
Real-time Spectrum Analyzer up to 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth -Basic Detection | N9030AK-RT1 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.00 | No |
| None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |||
| RT2 | Real-time Spectrum Analyzer up to 160 MHz Analysis Bandwidth -Optimum Detection | N9030AK-RT2 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.00 | No |
| None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| RTR | Real-time spectrum recorder and analyzer application example (includes MATLAB software) | N9030Ak-RTR | Yes | Refer to Entitlement Certificate | Entitlement Certificate with instructions to download examples | A.13.01 | No | RT1 or RT2 | None | Note: Requires end user register their MATLAB License | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| R2C | Revision to Current, Core Instrument Software Enhancements | Information on what R2C provides | Yes | Available | License Key | A.08.54 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| SF1 | Security Feature, Exclude Launching Programs | N9030AK-SF1 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.12.09 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| SF2 | Security Feature, Prohibit Saving Results | N9030AK-SF2 | No | Available | License Key | A.14.04 | No | Windows® 7 Operating System | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| SSD | Windows Embedded Standard 10 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software | A.20.15 | No2 | PC6 | PC2, PC4 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware, | A.13.06 | No2 | PC4 | PC2 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr | |||
| Windows XP For Embedded Systems Solid State Drive | Windows XP No Longer Available | No | Available | Hardware | None | No2 | PC2 or PC4 | None | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |||
| TDS | Time Domain Scan | N9030AK-TDS | Yes | Available | License Key | A.14.54 | No |
| Windows XP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs. | ||
| W10 | Windows 10 Solid State Drive & Dual Core High Performance Processor | N9094AK-PC6 & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | None | No2 | None | PC6 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| Windows 10 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software | None | No2 | PC6 | PC2, PC4 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |||
| W7X | Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive & Dual Core High Performance Processor | N9094AK-PC4 & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.13.06 | No2 | None | None | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | ||
| Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9030AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software | A.13.06 | No2 | PC4 | PC2 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |||
| YAV | Screen Video, Log Video, Lin Video | N9030AK-YAV | Yes | Available | License Key | None | None | None | None | Advanced User3 | Install=0.5 Hrs | ||
1 While the completion of the recommended adjustments and verification 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 verification tests must be performed. Refer to the Installation Note in the above table for details
3 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.
N9030A External Hardware Option Upgrades
| Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required1 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1CM | Rackmount Kit (Rack Flanges only) | N9030AK-1CM or 1CM013A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CN, 1CP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
| 1CN | Rackmount Front Handle Kit | N9030AK-1CN or 1CN003A | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
| 1CP | Rackmount Kit with Handles | N9030AK-1CP or 1CP005A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CN | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
| 1CR | Rack Slide Kit | N9030AK-1CR or 1CR014A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | None | User | Install=1.0 Hr |
| DVR | USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW Drive | N9030AK-DVR | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| KYB | USB Keyboard | N9030AK-KYB | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| MLP | Minimum Loss Pad, 50 to 75 Ohms | N9030AK-MLP or 0955-1020 | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| MSE | USB Mouse | N9030AK-MSE or 0960-2670 | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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:
- X-Series Measurement Applications
- 89600 VSA and WLA Software
- Download free 30-day software trials for use with your upgraded instrument
Measurement Applications require the redemption and installation of a license key file (.lic). Measurement application upgrades are meant to be performed by the end user customer, and no adjustments or performance verification tests are required.
In order to redeem a license key, the end user customer must have a valid redemption certificate and then go to the Keysight Software License Redemption Website