How do I upgrade my ESA-L Series Spectrum Analyzer?
Please Note: The information provided on this page is for reference only. The upgrades for these products are no longer available.
Most of the ESA-L Series options are available for post-sale retrofit.
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 manually as explained in the calibration guide. The N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software can be used to run performance verification tests and make adjustments. 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 a Keysight Service Center to get installed.
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. Customers with a large inventory of instruments may have the equipment available to complete the process, but in most cases the instrument will need to be sent to a Keysight Service Center. Performing the tests listed in the installation note guarantees the newly installed option is functioning, but a full instrument calibration is the only way to guarantee specifications are being met.
Hardware upgrades may require that a minimum firmware is already installed. Up-to-date firmware can be downloaded for free from the ESA-L 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 Web Site.
The upgrades listed below do not work on all Spectrum Analyzers. Find the serial prefix on the Spectrum Analyzers to determine if it is compatible. The serial prefix is the first six alpha-numeric characters of the serial number.
| ESA-L Hardware Upgrades | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option | Models | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Install By -Installation Time |
| 042 |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Gray backpack carrying case |
9300-2465 |
No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| 044 |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Yellow backpack carrying case |
9300-2470 |
No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| 049 |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Color display NOTE: Standard option in Sept., 2003 (Installed and automatically licensed). |
|
Yes | Available |
License key |
≥ A.11.00 | No | B72 | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| 1AX |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
RS-232 + parallel I/O |
E4401-60370 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | A4H | Advanced User - 1.0 Hrs |
| 1CP |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Rackmount kit |
E4401-60385 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Advanced User - 0.5 Hrs |
| 1D7 |
E4403B |
50 to 75Ω minimum loss pad |
|
No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | 1DP, BAB | User - 0.0 Hrs |
| 1DN | E4411B | 1.5 GHz, 50 Ω tracking generator |
E4401-60388 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | Yes | None | 1DQ, 1DP |
Service Center Only - 3.0 Hrs |
|
E4403B E4408B |
3.0 GHz, 50 Ω tracking generator |
E4403-60046 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | Yes | None | None | Service Center Only -3.0 Hrs | |
| 1DQ | E4411B | 1.5 GHz, 75 Ω tracking generator |
E4401-60389 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | Yes | None | 1DN | Service Center Only - 3.0 Hrs |
| 1DR |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Narrow resolution bandwidths |
|
Yes | Available1 |
License key |
≥ A.11.00 | No | B72 | None | Advanced User - 1.5 Hrs |
| A4H |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
GPIB + parallel I/O |
E4401-60382 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | 1AX | Advanced User - 1.0 Hrs |
| A4J |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
I.F., sweep, and video ports |
E4401-60179 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | AYX | Advanced User - 1.0 Hrs |
| A5D |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
12V DC cable |
E4401-60066 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| AXT |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Transit case |
E4401-60101 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| AYT |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Gray soft case |
E4401-60117 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| AYU |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Yellow soft case |
E4401-60118 |
No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| B72 |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Expanded memory Included on serial prefixes ≥ US/MY/SG4144 |
E4401-60384 |
No | Available | Hardware | Included | No | None | None | Advanced User - 1.5 Hrs |
| BAB | E4408B | 3.5 mm APC RF input connector |
|
No | Available |
Hardware, License key |
≥ A.04.00 | Yes | None | None | Service Center Only - 2.0 Hrs |
| UK9 |
E4403B E4408B E4411B |
Front panel protective cover |
E4401-60193 |
No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | User - 0.5 Hrs |
| UE2 | E4403B E4408B E4411B | Firmware Upgrade |
|
Yes | Available | Software | None | B72 | B72 | Instruments with serial prefix < US/MY/SG4144 and without option B72. | User - 1.0 Hrs |
1. An ESA-L install note does not exist, therefore, leverage the ESA-E install note. The ESA-L Narrow Resolution Bandwidths are 300 Hz and 100 Hz ONLY.
ESA-L Connectivity:
- E4444A BenchLink Spectrum Analyzer Connectivity Software
- BenchLink Web Remote Control Product Overview (Option 230, Requires A4H, GPIB in instrument)