Keysight PXA Series User Manual

24 Installation Note N9030-90058
Option EXM, External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Update Instrument Software
Option EXM requires instrument software A.10.00 or later. This will assure the latest adjustments and
performance verification tests will run. The currently-installed software was noted in the Analyzer
Information procedure at the beginning of the installation procedure.
The latest revision of the instrument software may be downloaded from:
http://www.agilent.com/find/xseries_software
Licensing the New Option
Installation Procedure over USB
1. Locate the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate (5964-5178) from the kit.
2. Redeem the Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate by following the instructions on the
Certificate.
3. After redeeming your Option Upgrade Entitlement Certificate you will receive an email with an
attached License File.
4. Locate a USB storage device. Perform a virus scan on this device before use.
5. Save the License File to the root directory of the USB Storage Device.
6. Connect the USB Storage Device to one of the analyzer’s USB ports. Connect a mouse to another
USB port. Windows will detect the new hardware and may display the configuration menu shown
in Figure 20. This menu may be configured according to your preferences.
Figure 20 USB Storage Device Configuration Menu
7. The analyzer will automatically consume the License File (this may take a few minutes). When the

Keysight PXA Series Specifications

General

Frequency Range	3 Hz to 50 GHz (depending on model)
Phase Noise	-136 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz and 10 kHz offset (typical)
Resolution Bandwidth	1 Hz to 10 MHz
Input Impedance	50 Ohm
Dimensions	177 mm (H) x 426 mm (W) x 470 mm (D)