How do I upgrade my N9038B MXE EMI Receiver?
Most all the N9038B options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade option. The upgrades are either Software Licensed Options or Measurement Applications. The upgrade contents are described in the tables below as License Key. Kits will contain the installation instructions. A license key will be required to activate the hardware option or measurement application. Upgrade options are categorized as:
- Internal Hardware Upgrades (Ex. PFR, YAS)
- Instrument Software (Ex. Instrument Software & Measurement Applications, SF1)
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.
X-Series Performance Verification Tests
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 MXE 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
Hardware upgrade kits will contain any assemblies to be installed as well as the installation instructions. In many cases a license key will be required to activate the option. All required licenses can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption Website
N9038B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
508 526 544 | Frequency Range Upgrades | Refer to table | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | Yes | None | None | Service Center Only | Included in upgrade price |
B25 | 25 MHz Analysis Bandwidth | N9038BU-B25 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
| B85 | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade to 85 MHz | N9038BU-85 | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | No | None | None | Service Center Only | Install=1.5 Hrs |
| B1X | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade to 160 MHz | N9038BU-B1X | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | No | None | None | Service Center Only | Install=1.5 Hrs |
CR3 | Connector, Wideband IF Output | N9038BU-CR3 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
| C35 | APC 3.5 mm Connector | N9038BU-C35 | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | No | None | None | 1Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs |
| EXM | External Mixing | N9038BU-EXM | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | No | None | None | 1Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=1.5 Hrs |
| ESC | External Source Control Feature | N9038BU-ESC | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
P03 | Preamplifier, 3.6 GHz | N9038BU-P03 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | 1Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs |
P08 | Preamplifier, 8.4 GHz | N9038BU-P08 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | 1Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs |
P26 | Preamplifier, 26.5 GHz | N9038BU-P26 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | 1Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hr Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs |
| P44 | Preamplifier, 44 GHz | N9038BU-P44 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | 1Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs |
| PC8 | Hexa Core CPU/SSD assembly with 32 GB RAM and on-board calibration data memory | N9038BU-PC8 | No | Available | Hardware License Key | A.30.05 Firmware pre-installed on SSD | No (if existing cal data can be backed up) See Install Note link | None SSD includes Win 10 | Windows 7 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
| PFR | Precision frequency reference | N9038BU-PFR | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
| SF1 | Security Feature, Exclude Launching Programs | N9038BU-SF1 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
SF2 | Security Feature, Prohibit Saving Results | N9038BU-SF2 | No | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
SF3 | Security Feature, Secure RAM Disk Boot | N9038BU-SF3 | No | Available | License Key | A.37.02 | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install = 1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify = 0 Hrs |
SS1 | Additional removable solid state drive, Win10, for PC6/PC6S | N9038BU-SS1 | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
| SS2 | Additional removable solid state drive, Win10, for PC8 | N9038BU-SS2 | No | Available | Hardware License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
YAS | Y-axis screen video output | N9038BU-YAS | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
| RT1 | Real-Time Spectrum Analysis up to 85 MHz Bandwidth, Basic Detection | N9038RT1B | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Option B85, DP2 | None | None | User | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
| TDS | Time Domain Scans | N90EMTDSB | Yes | No | License Key | None | Option DP2 | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
N9038B External Hardware Option Upgrades
| Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1CM113A | Rackmount Kit (Rack Flanges only) | 1CM113A | No |
| None | None | None | 1CN103A, 1CP105A | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CN103A | Rackmount Front Handle Kit | 1CN103A | No |
| None | None | None | 1CM113A, 1CP105A | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CP105A | Rackmount Kit with Handles | 1CP105A | No |
| None | None | None | 1CM113A, 1CN103A | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CR014A | Rack slide Kit | 1CR014A | No |
| None | None | None | None | User | Install=1.0 Hrs |
1DVR001A | USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW Drive | 1DVR001A | No |
| None | None | None | None | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 1MSE001A | USB Mouse | 1MSE001A or 0960-3250 | No |
| None | None | None | None | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
1Upgrade can be performed by the User without any performance verification required if the instrument being upgraded is still within its original factory calibration cycle and no major repairs or adjustments have been performed on it. See the upgrade installation note for more details.
Instrument Measurement Software
Instrument Software Updates:
The software update package for the MXE EMI Receiver contains the Spectrum Analyzer measurement application, the EMI Receiver 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 instrument.
Measurement Applications:
The following is a list of the currently available optional measurement applications for the N9038B MXE EMI Receiver:
- Analog Demodulation Measurement Application
- Noise Figure Measurement Application
- Phase Noise Measurement Application
- SCPI Language Compatibility
To install an optional measurement application the purchase of a valid redemption certificate is required.
Measurement application upgrades are meant to be performed by the user, and no adjustments or performance verification testing is required.