System and Installation Requirements

Computer Operating Systems

Windows 10 – 32-bit and 64-bit (Professional, Enterprise, Education, Home versions)
Windows 8 – 32-bit and 64-bit (Professional, Enterprise, Core versions)
Windows 7 – SP1 and later, 32-bit and 64-bit (Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate, Home Basic, Home Premium versions)

Computer Hardware

Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7

Processor: 1 GHz or faster (2 GHz or greater recommended)
RAM: 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit (3 GB or greater recommended)

Display Resolution

1280x1024 minimum for single instrument view (higher resolution recommended for multiple instrument view)

Note: An Internet connection is required when installing the BenchVue application and updates from the Keysight web site or an FTP site. An Internet connection is not required when installing from a DVD.

Data Exports to Microsoft Office Applications

For data exports to Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, BenchVue supports Microsoft Office 2003 and later.

Peripheral Software Libraries Used

The following libraries are used by the BenchVue application. If these libraries are not found on your computer when BenchVue is installed, they will be installed for you (no software licenses are required).

Microsoft .Net Framework 4.6.2
Keysight License Manager 5.2.0.5231
Keysight Communication Fabric 2.2.22112
Keysight IO Libraries 18.1.22713.0
HPP_GenericPC_5.0 (5.0.22707.12245) – 32-bit or 64-bit version depending on computer's architecture
CCL_Licensing_5.2 (5.2.0.5231) – 32-bit or 64-bit version depending on computer's architecture

Mobile Devices (for companion BenchVue Mobile app)

Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch all models; iOS 6.0 and later
Android phones and tablets; Android 2.3.5 and later