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Step 2: Install System Software on Host PC
Step 2: Install System Software on Host PC
To communicate with the PD1000A test equipment, Keysight I/O Libraries Suite
must also be installed on your host computer. IO Libraries Suite is a collection of
libraries and utilities that enable you to connect your instruments to the host
computer and run programs on the computer that interact with the instruments.
The IO Libraries Suite is used with all Keysight instruments
Install IO Libraries Suite on Host PC
Download the latest version from: www.keysight.com/find/iosuite. Always install
IO Libraries Suite before installing any instrument driver or software. Use the
latest version of the IO Libraries Suite.
Download PD1000A System Control Software
The PD1000A System Control Software may be downloaded from Keysight at any
time. Download the software from the following website:
www.keysight.com/find/PD1000A
Keysight Double-Pulse Test System Installation Guide
Run the Connection Expert utility of IO Libraries Suite and ensure
the host PC can communicate with each test instrument.
Connection Expert lists the VISA address of each instrument
which is needed when configuring the hardware for the tests.
IO Libraries Suite Connection Expert may not find the B1506A
until Easy EXPERT is running. Run EasyEXPERT before using
Connection Expert.
The PD1500A Double-Pulse Tester software is one part of the
PD1000A Power Device Measurement System for Advanced
Modeling Control Software.
This Software Guide applies to and describes features present in
PD1000A Control Software version 2020.820 and later. Refer to
the software Settings > About for the software version.
IMPORTANT: PD1000A Software released after August, 2020
(version 2020-820 and later) require firmware version A.01.03 in
Test Fixture. Refer to "Identify Test Fixture Firmware Version" on
page 45 to determine the firmware version of your Test Fixture.
Contact our local Keysight AE for updated firmware if necessary.
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