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- Page 1 Keysight ESG/PSG Signal Generators E44xxB E44x8C E82x7C E82x7D Firmware Upgrade Guide...
- Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Keysight Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
- Page 3 Introduction The instructions in this firmware upgrade guide enable you to install the PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 on your computer from either the Keysight Technologies website or a CD-ROM and upgrade firmware on ESG-B signal generators with <B.03.20. For E44xxB ESG Signal Generators Models Only When upgrading E44xxB ESG signal generators from firmware versions <B.03.20, see,...
- Page 4 Firmware Upgrade Kits E4400-60230 and E4400-60597 for PSG/ESG Signal Generators Overview of Upgrade Assistant 5.12 Always use the Upgrade Assistant version shown with the firmware that is to be downloaded. PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 is used for upgrading firmware on PSG/ESG signal generators: —...
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Page 5: Check Signal Generator Functionality
Check Signal Generator Functionality Check Signal Generator Functionality Use the following procedure to confirm that the signal generator powers up and that the internal check identifies no errors. The internal check evaluates the operation of the signal generator and returns an error message if it detects a problem. The signal generator must warm up for at least five minutes and all errors must be cleared from the error queue before a firmware upgrade can be successfully completed. - Page 6 Confirm Required Equipment Confirm Required Equipment This section lists the minimum computer hardware, operating system, and software that are required to perform firmware upgrades on PSG/ESG signal generators. Computer IBM compatible PC with a 486 MHz processor or greater RAM Required 64 MB or more Hard Disk Space Required 20 MB or more...
- Page 7 — RS-232 Null Modem (5181-6639) — Adapter, (f) to (f) (1252-7825) GPIB Interface Requirements Interface Cards Manufacturer Driver Software Version Windows Version 82341C for ISA bus Keysight I/O Libraries SICL & J.01.01.00 XP/2000/NT 4.0 computers Technologies VISA 82350A for PCI bus computers...
- Page 8 Connect an RS-232, GPIB, or LAN Interface to a PC Connect an RS-232, GPIB, or LAN Interface to a PC To connect the signal generator to a PC using an RS-232 interface (Only for use with E44xxB ESG Signal Generators) 1.
- Page 9 GPIB communications require a GPIB interface card installed in the PC and a GPIB cable connected between the interface card and the signal generator’s GPIB connector. Two common GPIB interface cards are the National Instruments PCI–GPIB and the Keysight GPIB interface cards. (Refer to “GPIB Interface Requirements”...
- Page 10 Connect an RS-232, GPIB, or LAN Interface to a PC To connect the signal generator to a PC using a LAN interface card 1. Connect the signal generator to the PC as shown in the following diagram. LAN communications require a LAN interface card installed in the PC and a LAN cable connected between the interface card and the signal generator’s LAN connector.
- Page 11 PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 is used along with firmware files to upgrade the firmware on PSG/ESG signal generators. They are both available for download from the Keysight Technologies website or from a CD-ROM. To install the PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 and firmware files from the Keysight Technologies website 1.
- Page 12 Use the PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 with Firmware Files Use the PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 with Firmware Files The PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 is used with firmware files to upgrade the firmware on PSG/ESG signal generators. For E44xxB ESG Signal Generators Models Only When upgrading E44xxB ESG signal generators from firmware versions earlier than B.03.20, the firmware must be upgraded in two steps: a.
- Page 13 Use the PSG/ESG Upgrade Assistant 5.12 with Firmware Files 4. When the folder opens, double-click the filename for the version of firmware that you would like to install (for example, c_02_52_e443xc.esg). a. Click the View Release Information button and review all firmware release information before downloading to the signal generator.
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Page 14: Required Equipment
ESG-B Firmware Installation For Versions <B.03.20 ESG-B Firmware Installation For Versions <B.03.20 Introduction The following procedure describes how to install firmware revisions into ESG-B RF Signal Generators with existing firmware revisions <B.03.20. These instructions assume you are using Microsoft Windows and that you are familiar with basic file management within Windows. Required Equipment —... -
Page 15: Safety Considerations
ESG-B Firmware Installation For Versions <B.03.20 Safety Considerations Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe workstation. Check Signal Generator Functionality Use the following procedure to confirm that the signal generator powers up and that the internal check identifies no errors. -
Page 16: Installation Procedure
1. Navigate to the PSG/ESG Firmware Upgrade Assistant page, www.keysight.com/find/upgradeassistant. 2. Select “OLD Firmware Versions” and then select “E44xxB ESG, OLD Firmware Versions”. 3. Select the firmware version you wish to use to upgrade your ESG-B. - Page 17 ESG-B Firmware Installation For Versions <B.03.20 Helpful Notes for Using this Procedure — When you are prompted with, “Turn ON the instrument NOW”, you must respond within 5 seconds to avoid a synchronization problem. — When you are instructed to press Return, this refers to the PC keyboard Enter key, not the Return key on the signal generator.
- Page 18 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 1999-2015 Edition 1, Month 2015 E4400-90549 www.keysight.com...
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