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  • Page 1 Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH government requirements THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY beyond those set forth in the © Keysight Technologies, Inc. TERMS IN THE SEPARATE EULA shall apply, except to the 2014-2019 AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL. extent that those terms, rights, or...
  • Page 3 Where to Find the Latest Information Documentation is updated periodically. For the latest information about these products, including instrument software upgrades, application information, and product information, browse to one of the following URLs, according to the name of your product: http://www.keysight.com/find/uxm To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Licensing 33 Transportable Licenses 34 LAN Address Configuration 35 LAN Connectivity 36 Without Internal Applications Server 36 With Internal Applications Server (E7515A-S01) 37 UE Communication with PC 37 Corporate Domains 38 Windows Updates 40 Anti-virus Protection and Firewalls 42 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 6 System Restore 82 Hard Drive Partitioning and Use 83 Disk Drive Recovery Process 84 Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software 88 Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool 88 Downgrading the Keysight E7515A UXM Software 90 Updating the Keysight E7515A NB-IoT Application 91...
  • Page 7 Contents Removing the Keysight E7515A NB-IoT Application 91 Installing the Keysight NB-IoT Application 92 Downgrading the Keysight NB-IoT Application 93 Customer Installation of Software 94 Uninstalling the Control Panel and Test Application Server Software 94 Installation of Third Party Software 94...
  • Page 8 Contents Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide Introduction The following topics can be found in this section: “Overview” on page 10 “Instrument Information and Maintenance” on page 11 “UXM Software Applications” on page 16...

  • Page 10: Overview

    The purpose of this guide is to provide you with the basic steps for getting started with the Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set (UXM), and to tell you where you can go to get additional information. It also provides first-time power on instructions, licensing information, operating system information, and general hardware information.

  • Page 11: Instrument Information And Maintenance

    Introduction Instrument Information and Maintenance Instrument Information and Maintenance Size and Weight Dimensions (H x W x L): 305 mm (321 mm with feet) x 435 mm x 445 mm (504 mm with handles) Weight: 33 kg (1-cell), 36 kg (2-cells) Power Requirements Voltage &...
  • Page 12 Introduction Instrument Information and Maintenance The Mains wiring and connectors shall be compatible with the connector used in the premise electrical system. Failure, to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using the correct components may cause product damage, and serious injury.

  • Page 13: Environmental Conditions

    Introduction Instrument Information and Maintenance Environmental Conditions This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 environment. This product is designed for use in the following conditions: — For indoor use only — Operating Temperature 5° C to 45° C, 30 g/m3 absolute humidity (5% to 85% (non-condensing) relative humidity) —...

  • Page 14: Instrument Maintenance

    Cleaning the Instrument To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Keysight Technologies Model E7515A from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally. Cleaning the Connectors Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument power cord removed, and in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 15 Introduction Instrument Information and Maintenance — Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent build-up of static charge. Additional information about ESD For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association: http://www.www.esda.org The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

  • Page 16: Uxm Software Applications

    NB-IoT The E7530A-GFP-0NB license enables the NB-IoT Test Application software (see the E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - User's and Programmer's Guide for further information). Some specific features of the software require an optional license. (For example, the optional license E7530A-FFP-002 is a fixed perpetual license for eDRX).
  • Page 17 Introduction UXM Software Applications TD-SCDMA The E7529A license enables the TD-SCDMA/HSPA test application software. Some specific features of the software require an optional license, as outlined in the UXM Configuration Guide. (For example, the optional license E7529A-FFP-0H1 is a fixed perpetual license for handovers.). Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 18: About The Test Applications

    Installing the Test Applications This software comes already installed on your UXM. If there is a problem and you need to re-install it, refer to Installing the Software on “Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software” on page Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 19: Quick Start

    Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide Quick Start This section describes how to set up your UXM, install product licenses, and provide test set maintenance. You can also contact your Keysight representative to obtain on-site start-up assistance to help you with all steps outlined in this section, which is included with your UXM purchase.

  • Page 20: Initial Inspection

    Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain undamaged shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the test set to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service. Verify the contents of the container against the table below.
  • Page 21 Kontron AM4022-SA-2.1Q8-M-DP-S32 (E7515A-S01) Discreet PC installed in the UXM You must have ordered the rear-panel to run non-UXM test E7515A-S01 Internal application software Applications Server, also known as the “Server PC”, in Specifications: order for this item to be Intel Core i7-3612QE, 2.1 GHz included in your shipment.

  • Page 22: Shipping Problems

    You must have ordered the E7515A-S01 Internal Applications Server (also known as the “Server PC”) in order for this item to be included in your shipment. Do not install a powered USB Hub into the Internal Applications Server, as it may prevent this component from shutting down completely which could lead to data corruption.

  • Page 23: Instrument Location And Rack Mounting Requirements

    If you are using a Keysight System Test Rack, you can find information on what to order by referring to the Rack Mounting Flange Kit (Option E7515A-1CM) Installation Note. When mounting instrument in a rack, do not exceed the level of: —...
  • Page 24 Quick Start Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: When installing the instrument(s) into a cabinet consideration shall be given to the convection flow into and out of the cabinet. Consideration shall also be given to the individual instruments to avoid having the heated discharge of one instrument, now becoming the cooling intake air for another instrument.

  • Page 25: Turning On The Test Set The First Time

    Quick Start Turning On the Test Set the First Time Turning On the Test Set the First Time DO NOT remove the AC power during boot-up/shutdown of the operating system or during the process of initializing the software. This can cause damage to the system files and prevent proper operation of the instrument.
  • Page 26 After you agree to the EULA, the operating system boots-up and you see a black background with Keysight Technologies logo displayed on the screen. The E7515A Control Panel (shown below) is overlaid on top of this Keysight screen and remains visible while the internal hardware boards of the UXM are booted-up.
  • Page 27 Action Notes 4. Wait until you see The changing colors of the NOTE: If you have purchased the E7515A-S01 Internal the green or red E7515A Control Panel Applications Server (Server PC or SPC), the above UXM icon color displayed in...
  • Page 28 “Administrator” login. 9. Make sure all Windows must be configured Windows updates are necessary to protect your E7515A required Windows properly on your instrument instrument against the latest malware and viruses. See updates are made. to ensure this.
  • Page 29 Quick Start Turning On the Test Set the First Time Step Action Notes 10. Reboot the UXM Select the “Restart” icon on Platform boards the UXM Control Panel. After restarting the UXM by selecting icon above, the UXM icon and SPC icon will be displayed as green, as shown above.
  • Page 30 Quick Start Turning On the Test Set the First Time Step Action Notes Start 13. The configuration To launch the configuration, click on the configuration (1) and then click (2). (that is, the application or combination of applications which you selected) is displayed on the right, but still...
  • Page 31 Quick Start Turning On the Test Set the First Time Step Action Notes 16. Begin using your For detailed information on new software after how to use the software, refer the splash screen to the online help for each disappears. application.

  • Page 32: Shutting Down The Test Set

    Front-panel power button from the MS Windows Start menu or select the Shutdown icon on the E7515A Control Control Panel shutdown icon Panel. To force power off: Do not force power off in this way unless the normal press and hold the...

  • Page 33: Licensing

    2. In order to generate a license unique to your UXM, you will need to enter the “Host ID”. To determine the Host ID of your UXM, select the License Manager icon located on the E7515A Control Panel (see “Control Panel Icons”...

  • Page 34: Transportable Licenses

    > Keysight License Manager Help and search for “transport” to find detailed instructions.) Transportable licenses for the E7515A UXM allow you to transport licenses up to 30 times within the previous 10 days. You can also save a transportable license to Keysight Software Manager (KSM) for later assignment to a host.

  • Page 35: Lan Address Configuration

    LAN port, using the interface illustrated below). In order to identify or change these external LAN port IP addresses configured in your UXM, it is best to use the Config button on the E7515A Control Panel. Figure 2-1...

  • Page 36: Lan Connectivity

    LAN Connectivity LAN Connectivity There are two configurations to make LAN connections on the UXM, depending upon whether you have purchased the E7515A-S01 Internal Applications Server or not. See Chapter 4 for more information. Without Internal Applications Server For this configuration, connect the LAN lines as shown below. You need only one connection from the UXM Host PC: either the front-panel LAN (FP LAN) or the Rear-Panel LAN.

  • Page 37: With Internal Applications Server (E7515A-S01)

    Quick Start LAN Connectivity With Internal Applications Server (E7515A-S01) For this configuration, connect the LAN lines as shown below. You need only one connection from the UXM Host PC: either the front-panel LAN (FP LAN) or the Rear-Panel LAN. (This is also true for the Server PC: only one LAN connection is required.)

  • Page 38: Corporate Domains

    Quick Start LAN Connectivity Corporate Domains It is strongly recommended that neither the UXM Host PC nor the Application Server PC are added to any corporate domain. Doing so may result in undesirable operation procedures, or first-time test application software launch failures.
  • Page 39 Quick Start LAN Connectivity If the test application software fails to launch and your see error messages such as shown below, verify that the system clocks on both the Application Server PC and Host PC are the same: Figure 2-4 EPC connection failure Adding either the Host PC or the Application Server PC to a domain may force installation of conflicting software (for example: firewalls or anti-virus software).

  • Page 40: Windows Updates

    Windows Updates Windows Updates To ensure that your E7515A instrument is protected against the latest malware and viruses, it is recommended to install all the Windows critical updates. 1. Go to Windows/Start and type "Update"; click on the displayed Windows Update link: 2.
  • Page 41 Quick Start Windows Updates 3. •In order to keep your instrument protected, select Change settings in the left side menu: 4. Under Important updates, select the option Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them. Current Keysight policy sets the Windows Update settings to “Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them”...

  • Page 42: Anti-Virus Protection And Firewalls

    Quick Start Anti-virus Protection and Firewalls Anti-virus Protection and Firewalls The instrument is shipped with the Windows 7.0 firewall disabled. No anti-virus software is shipped with the instrument. It is recommended that you do not enable anti-virus protection for normal operation. Take care to verify that USB memory devices used with the UXM are virus-free before using with the instrument.

  • Page 43: Bios Setting For Epdg (Wifi Calling)

    Quick Start BIOS Setting for ePDG (WiFi Calling) BIOS Setting for ePDG (WiFi Calling) If you install ePDG (WiFi calling) software on the UXM, you need to ensure that the BIOS settings have virtualization enabled. If the Server PC (the Internal Applications Server) is installed, virtualization is enabled by default;...
  • Page 44 Quick Start BIOS Setting for ePDG (WiFi Calling) 3. Intel Virtualization Technology should be Enabled; if not, select Enabled and then press Enter. Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 45: Control Panel Functions

    Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide Control Panel Functions The following topics can be found in this section: “The Control Panel” on page 46 “BIST (Built-In Self Tests)” on page 51...

  • Page 46: The Control Panel

    Figure 3-1 The UXM Control Panel The E7515A Control Panel enables you to interact with and manage the hardware components of the UXM. It is always running if the test set is turned on. If it is not displayed on the screen, it is minimized in either the lower left or right area of the Windows task bar.
  • Page 47 UXM. Press the key showing the windows icon , which is usually located in the lower-left corner of the keyboard. If the E7515A Control Panel icon is not present in the task bar or on the desktop, Start...

  • Page 48: Control Panel Icons

    The functions listed in the table below are available by selecting the various E7515A Control Panel icons. For more information about these functions, see the "E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - User's and Programmer's Guide", which is available in the Document Library tab of this site: http://www.keysight.com/find/uxm...
  • Page 49 Control Panel Functions The Control Panel Icon Description Opens window with two options for obtaining instrument traceability information. Use this information when you need to discuss your test set with an authorized Keysight representative. Below is a sample of what you might see in your instrument. Enables you to set the instrument synchronization options and LAN Address Configuration.
  • Page 50 Control Panel Functions The Control Panel Icon Description To remove the UXM from an array, and operate it as a stand-alone unit, click the Exit Array icon. A warning window asks you to make sure all measurement applications are closed first. Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 51: Bist (Built-In Self Tests)

    Base this decision when any of the following occurs: — After rebooting the hardware boards (by selecting , the Reboot icon), the E7515A Control Panel pictorial graphic displays a red screen. — It appears that either the UL or DL is not communicating properly. Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 52: Available Tests

    Control Panel Functions BIST (Built-In Self Tests) Available Tests Test Description Requisites Radiofrequency A This BIST carries out a frequency A cable for connecting Tx1 to Rx1 and sweep in both connectors of another one from Tx2 to Rx2 in Transceiver A, both in split and join Transceiver A.

  • Page 53: Running A Test

    Control Panel Functions BIST (Built-In Self Tests) Test Description Requisites Array Sync This test checks the synchronization None signals interconnection between UXMs in an array. Running a Test When you select the BIST icon, a window with the list of available BIST is displayed: Figure 3-3 BIST Icon &...
  • Page 54 Control Panel Functions BIST (Built-In Self Tests) Information about a BIST is displayed in the right panel when you click on the BIST name in the left panel. This information includes: — An estimation of the execution time. — Any required user action before executing the BIST. —...
  • Page 55 Control Panel Functions BIST (Built-In Self Tests) Figure 3-6 BIST Abort Warning When a user action is required, the corresponding pop-up is displayed: Figure 3-7 User Action Required Notification Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 56 UXM. If any of the tests do not pass, it is best that you contact your Keysight representative. Refer to “Calling Keysight Technologies” on page 107. Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 57: Internal Applications Server

    Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide Internal Applications Server The following topics can be found in this section: “Purpose of the Server” on page 58 “Software Application Location Recommendations” on page 59 “Loading Application Software to the Internal Applications Server” on...

  • Page 58: Purpose Of The Server

    Host PC of the UXM, you are able to utilize maximum speed and efficiency when performing User Equipment (UE) capability testing via the UXM. This component is an upgrade to the E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set and is available to order as part-number: E7515AU-S01. If you ordered this component, refer to “Initial Inspection”...

  • Page 59: Software Application Location Recommendations

    This application has Message Editor low CPU & network Software loads. Typically used when UE is not connected. E7515A-L01: Do not locate on ≥ 1.2.3.x ≥ 1.2.1.x Protocol Logging and Host PC. (Load here only if (Load here only if...
  • Page 60 Internal Applications Server Software Application Location Recommendations Application UXM Embedded Internal External PC Notes (Host) PC Applications Server (SPC) Wireless Test Not supported Not supported Not supported Manager (WTM): E6567E, E6568E, E6569Eorted Ping Not recommended ≥ 1.2.3.x ≥ 1.2.1.x iPerf Do not locate on ≥...

  • Page 61: Loading Application Software To The Internal Applications Server

    Use the LAN connectivity This is only required if external network access is lines differently when diagram shown in the required. Connect the UE to 11.0.0.2 for all network the E7515A-S01is “With Internal services being provided by the Server PC. section installed.
  • Page 62 Internal Applications Server Loading Application Software to the Internal Applications Server Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 63: Front And Rear Panel Functions

    Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide Front and Rear Panel Functions The following topics can be found in this section: “Front Panel Features” on page 64 “Rear Panel Features” on page 69 “Front and Rear Panel Symbols” on page 72...

  • Page 64: Front Panel Features

    Front and Rear Panel Functions Front Panel Features Front Panel Features Begin using the UXM by becoming familiar with the layout of the Front Panel and the displayed user interface. Figure 5-1 UXM Front Panel Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 65 36 . The IP address for this input is labeled “Front” and can be viewed by “LAN Address using the CONFIG button on the E7515A Control Panel; see Configuration” on page 35 2 - USB Inputs Universal Serial Bus inputs for peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, flash drives).
  • Page 66 Front and Rear Panel Functions Front Panel Features Number Item Name Description Indicator Lights for RF These lights indicate the status of the connectors, not whether they are Transceiver B ports connected to a device or not. Each antenna has 3 indicator lights: one for the transmitter and two for the transmitter/receiver.

  • Page 67: Power Status Indicator

    — Yellow/Orange blinking: UXM is off after an abnormal shutdown. Second Transceiver You need to purchase option E7515A-RB1 (RF up-down converter B) and E7515A-BB1 (Digital baseband transceiver B) in order to have a 2nd transceiver. Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 68: Rf Transceiver Status Indicator

    Front and Rear Panel Functions Front Panel Features RF Transceiver Status Indicator RF Transceiver A/B Status Indicator Light settings: 1. The LEDs display meaningful information to you only after you have launched the test application. At this time the LEDs displayed are the result of your selection or de-selection of duplex mode of the RF Output 1/2 (A) box on the System tab of the Application.

  • Page 69: Rear Panel Features

    The IP address for this input is labeled “Rear GbE4” and can be viewed by using “LAN Address the CONFIG button on the E7515A Control Panel; see Configuration” on page 35 RIO ports are connected to the ICM’s RIO switch:...
  • Page 70 Number Item Name Description “Internal Applications Server” on page 57 Internal Applications E7515A-S01: Refer to for a detailed description. Server Display Port This is a “Display” type port. Use the cable supplied if a VGA output is required. These are the Network Interface Card ports for the Internal Applications Server.
  • Page 71 Front and Rear Panel Functions Rear Panel Features Number Item Name Description SPM Triggers TRG1: time-based triggers: immediate, based on system counter, based on technology counters. TRG2: gating signals. TRG3 and TRG4: time-based triggers: immediate, based on system counter, based on technology counters. You can define any trigger connector (from TRG1 to TRG4) to be of any kind of trigger or you can define it as unused.

  • Page 72: Front And Rear Panel Symbols

    Front and Rear Panel Functions Front and Rear Panel Symbols Front and Rear Panel Symbols Symbol Description This symbol is used to indicate power ON. This symbol is used to indicate power OFF. This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow in standby, green when instrument is ON).
  • Page 73 Front and Rear Panel Functions Front and Rear Panel Symbols Symbol Description Indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use. Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001.
  • Page 74 Front and Rear Panel Functions Front and Rear Panel Symbols Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 75: Test Set Operating System

    “Keysight Software Installed” on page 76 “User Accounts” on page 77 “System Maintenance” on page 82 Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software on page 88 Updating the Keysight E7515A NB-IoT Application on page 91 Customer Installation of Software on page 94...

  • Page 76: Keysight Software Installed

    Test Set Operating System Keysight Software Installed Keysight Software Installed Your test set has a number of software applications already installed: the E7515A Platform, the E7530A LTE/LTE-A application, the E7521A/E7523A/E7529A 2G/3G applications, the X-Series Measurement Applications, the IMS-SIP Server, and the Application Switch Tool.

  • Page 77: User Accounts

    — Change Firewall settings — Change Windows settings (e.g., using Device Manager) — Change the time and date For instruments with a Keysight Technologies disk image, the Administrator account ships from the factory with the password set as: Keysight4u! Instrument Account The default user account that ships from the factory is “Instrument”...

  • Page 78: Changing Account Passwords

    Test Set Operating System User Accounts backup by copying the contents of the D: drive to external media. All user accounts created by the factory already have My Documents mapped to the D: drive. It is recommended to map all new users’ My Documents folders to the D: drive.
  • Page 79 Test Set Operating System User Accounts Step Notes Large icons 4. Select Small icons the right-hand side View by under the menu (if you are not already in the icons view). 5. Locate and select Administrative Tools 6. Locate and select Computer Management 7.
  • Page 80 Test Set Operating System User Accounts Step Notes 8. Clear the check box next to “User cannot change password” and then select 9. After you have changed the Administrator Properties, change your password by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del then Change Password Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 81 Test Set Operating System User Accounts Step Notes 10. Enter the password change information. a. The account to be changed. b. The old password c. The new password. d. Re-enter the new password to confirm. (Complete the operation by pressing Enter or clicking the arrow icon.) 11.

  • Page 82: System Maintenance

    Test Set Operating System System Maintenance System Maintenance Back-up It is recommended that you have a regular back-up strategy. Your IT department may already have a back-up strategy in place which is suitable for the test set and its data. The Windows 7 operating system has a Backup utility that you can use to archive files and folders in case of a hard disk drive failure.

  • Page 83: Hard Drive Partitioning And Use

    Instrument Image Recovery System. You must reload any other software that you have added in the instrument. It is recommended that you use an external PC or purchase the E7515A-S01 Internal Application Server to host software applications you wish to use in conjunction with the UXM.

  • Page 84: Disk Drive Recovery Process

    This recovery process should only be used for the repair/restoration purposes described above. It is not suitable for performing an instrument software update; “Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software” on page 88 for the appropriate procedure. Restoring the original factory system software does not restore any of the following items: —...
  • Page 85 Test Set Operating System System Maintenance Using the Instrument Image Recovery System - Test Set Operating System Step Notes 1. Check the size of If the used space is bigger than half the free space in the D: drive, proceed as follows: D:\Users\ (a) Remove the contents of D:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Temp Administrator...
  • Page 86 Test Set Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 4. Review the terms. Select the “X” in the upper right corner to close this window. 5. Accept the license agreement by selecting Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 87 Test Set Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 6. When the Instrument Image Recovery System has booted, follow the on-screen instructions to recover the image of the C: drive. Type in the number then press select “Recovery of the original factory system image”.

  • Page 88: Updating The Keysight E7515A Uxm Software

    Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software The following steps are required to update your Keysight E7515A UXM if you are migrating to any software version greater than 1.4.1.0 (for migrating to earlier software versions, contact the Support Team) that is available at: www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager...
  • Page 89 Test Set Operating System Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software Step Notes 9. If a system restart is required, a This typically happens when Microsoft .NET Framework must be confirmation message will appear updated. when restart is needed. In that...

  • Page 90: Downgrading The Keysight E7515A Uxm Software

    Test Set Operating System Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software Downgrading the Keysight E7515A UXM Software If you need to downgrade your UXM software to version 1.5.x.x, 1.6.x.x or an earlier version of 1.7.x.x, you must follow the instructions below:...

  • Page 91: Updating The Keysight E7515A Nb-Iot Application

    Test Set Operating System Updating the Keysight E7515A NB-IoT Application Updating the Keysight E7515A NB-IoT Application The following steps are required to update your Keysight E7515A UXM software with the Keysight E7515A NB-IoT Application. This software is licensed. Look for latest software versions at: http://www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager...

  • Page 92: Installing The Keysight Nb-Iot Application

    Power on the UXM. Once the NB-IoT Application software has been installed, you must follow the instructions provided in the E7515A User's and Programmer's Guide in order to install the license required (if not previously installed), and select and start up the NB-IoT Application, using the Application Manager.

  • Page 93: Downgrading The Keysight Nb-Iot Application

    Test Set Operating System Updating the Keysight E7515A NB-IoT Application Downgrading the Keysight NB-IoT Application Step Notes 1. Uninstall the later software version. 2. Install the earlier software version. The earliest backwards compatible NB-IoT version is 1.7.50.0. 3. When the installation has finished, you must...

  • Page 94: Customer Installation Of Software

    Refer to Chapter , “Updating the Keysight E7515A UXM software”, on page for software installation instructions. Uninstalling the Control Panel and Test Application Server Software Uninstallation is a dialog driven process. You can access the uninstall dialog of the Keysight Test Application software within the Windows Start menu, or by using the Start >...

  • Page 95: Internal Application Server Operating System

    Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide Internal Application Server Operating System The following topics can be found in this section: “Keysight Software Installed” on page 96 “System Maintenance” on page 97...

  • Page 96: Keysight Software Installed

    Internal Application Server Operating System Keysight Software Installed Keysight Software Installed Your Internal Applications Server has no software applications already installed. Refer to Chapter 4, “Internal Applications Server”, on page 57 more information. Customer Installation of Software If for some reason you need to re-install any software you purchased, go to www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager to obtain the latest version.

  • Page 97: System Maintenance

    Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance System Maintenance Back-up It is recommended that you have a regular back-up strategy. Your IT department may already have a back-up strategy in place which is suitable for the Internal Applications Server and its data. The Windows 7 operating system has a Backup utility that you can use to archive files and folders in case of a hard disk drive failure.

  • Page 98: Hard Drive Partitioning And Use

    Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance Hard Drive Partitioning and Use The drive is partitioned into 3 sections: C:, D: and E: — The C: partition contains the Windows 7 operating system and software installed by Keysight. This is an Open System which means you can install additional software.
  • Page 99 Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance — Any upgrades that were made to the Keysight Test Application software. It is recommended that you use a regular back-up strategy. Your IT department may already have a back-up strategy in place which is suitable for the Internal “System Maintenance”...
  • Page 100 Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 4. Turn on the The Windows Boot Manager Screen is displayed. instrument. Wait about 1 minute while the UXM Control Panel detects and powers-up the Internal Applications Server PC. Press the down arrow key to move the highlight to Image...
  • Page 101 Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 6. Review the terms. Select the “X” in the upper right corner to close this window. 7. Accept the license agreement by selecting Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 102 Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 8. When the Instrument Image Recovery System has booted, follow the on-screen instructions to recover the image of the C: drive. Type in the number then press select “Recovery of the original factory system image”.
  • Page 103 Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 10. The License Agreement for the Server PC “Instrument” login is displayed. Carefully review the terms and Accept select if you agree with them. 11. Select "Change Password for Administrator: User" from the Keysight4u! Windows Start menu.
  • Page 104 Internal Application Server Operating System System Maintenance Step Notes 14. The instrument then re-executes the process described “Turning On under: the Test Set the First Time” on page 25 , except this time you will not need to accept the EULA for the Host PC.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Keysight Wireless Test Set E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting The following topics can be found in this section: “Identifying Problems” on page 106 “Returning Your Test Set for Service” on page 107...

  • Page 106: Identifying Problems

    UXM hardware and/or software appear to be in a faulty state. Once the E7515A Control Panel indicator turns green, the UXM is in the ready state and you can proceed with your testing. Note that you may need to perform this reboot more than once to obtain the green display indicator condition.

  • Page 107: Returning Your Test Set For Service

    UXM. Press the key showing the windows icon , which is usually located in the lower-left corner of the keyboard. 2. Once you have access to the windows task bar, double-click the E7515A Control Panel icon to maximize the E7515A Control Panel view.

  • Page 108: Locations For Keysight Technologies

    Troubleshooting Returning Your Test Set for Service Locations for Keysight Technologies For online assistance: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist To contact Keysight Technologies: http://www.keysight.com/find/contactus Alternately, contact the nearest Keysight sales office: Americas Canada Brazil Mexico (877) 894 4414 55 11 3351 7010 001 800 254 2440...
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