Installing Software

Keysight's calibration software allows fast and accurate testing of ENA network analyzers. This section describes how to install, configure, and run the calibration software, so that you can adjust and test an ENA network analyzer to meet specifications.

Installation/Upgrade Instructions

Uninstalling Procedure

Connecting GPIB Test Instruments

ESD Precautions

Installing Over Previous Versions

Refer to the Readme.txt file for information on the compatibility of this package with previous versions of the application and the Test Management Environment (TME) test executive.

TME applications E.01.00 and later cannot be installed over older TME applications (A.xx, C.xx, or D.xx). or on top of TME versions prior to E.01.00. You must remove TME and all applications from the PC before installing the latest TME and this application. Refer to the TME help, Getting Started, and Installation section for details of how to remove pre-E.01.00 versions of TME and its applications.

Separation of TME from Applications

Keysight TME is no longer packaged and installed with TME applications. TME must be installed separately. Once TME is installed on the target PC, the applications can then be installed. Refer to the TME help system and Readme for information on installing the Keysight Test Management Environment.

System Requirements

Refer to the Readme.txt file for minimum system requirements to run this application.

Installation/Upgrade Instructions

Installation packages available for download at: http://www.cal.software.keysight.com

  1. Close all applications.

  2. Install the calibration application by double-clicking on the setup.exe previously downloaded.

  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the TME application.

There are two ways to install TME and its applications:

Network Installation

In a network installation, order information is stored centrally and can be accessed by any TME client in the network. This allows you to combine data from tests that were run on multiple stations into a single report. Equipment data and order information are also accessible from any station.

  • The installation of the application network data must take place on the same PC that installed the TME network data. To set up a new TME network, please see the instructions in the TME help system.

  • If TME is setup as a network installation, the application will automatically be setup as a network on that machine when the installation is executed. The application server must be installed before any clients can be installed.

  • TME client must also be installed on all machines intending to run this application as clients of the network.

To install an application on a network, follow these steps:

or

Local Installation

On a local installation, all application data is stored on the target PC. TME must be installed on the target PC before the application installation can occur. Once TME has been installed as a local installation, the application installation will automatically install locally when executed. Order information, test results, and equipment data will not be shared with other users.

Uninstalling Procedure

If you uninstall TME completely or uninstall any TME application, you will lose the data associated with those applications. Create any reports needed and save them as PDF files before you uninstall the product.

 Uninstalling Network Install

To uninstall an application client:

To uninstall an application server:

  1. Follow the directions above to uninstall all application clients first.

  2. On the PC where the server installation was performed, select the application server from the Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on the OS on the Control Panel and click Remove.

Uninstalling Local Install

To uninstall an application local installation:

Connecting GPIB Test Instruments

This section describes the preparation of the instruments used by the test software at a given test station. The test software does not check instruments for proper operation on the GPIB before attempting to perform tests.

The following table lists a test station's typical GPIB address configuration:

Signal Generator

19

Power Meter

13

Frequency Counter

3

Spectrum Analyzer

18

Network Analyzer

16

DVM

22

Function Generator

10

Oscilloscope

4

Attenuator Switch Driver

28

Use the following steps to manually check for proper connection of the GPIB devices before performing tests on a newly connected test station.

The GPIB address of each instrument associated with the test station/test plan is defined when you configure a test plan.

  1. Connect a power cord to each instrument, then connect each instrument to the computer serving as the GPIB controller.

  2. Power up all the instruments on the GPIB bus.

  3. Check each GPIB instrument for proper communication over the bus and the required detectable options, as described in the following section.

Checking GPIB Instruments

When checking the basic operation of each instrument or when checking for detectable options on a given instrument, you may need to look up the actual command for retrieving the identification string before performing these steps.

  1. Start the Keysight Connection Expert from the task bar or access it through Start > All Programs > Keysight Connection Expert.

  2. Check for all expected GPIB devices. Verify that all expected GPIB devices are shown in the left window. If a device is missing, correct the problem and re-scan for connected instruments.

  3. Check for basic operation of each GPIB device:

    If an instrument does not support SCPI, refer to the user guide for the product to learn more about checking the basic operation of its GPIB.

    1. Select a GPIB device.

    2. Select the Interactive I/O from the right window.

    3. The command window should be pre-populated with the *IDN? query. You can also select from the Commands > drop-down menu, or simply type *IDN? in the command window.

    4. Select Send & Read.

    5. Verify that the expected model number is contained in the response text string.

  4. Check for detectable options on a given device:

    This does not work with the power meter.

    1. Select a GPIB device to highlight it.

    2. Select the Interactive I/O from the right window.

    3. Type *OPT? in the command window.

    4. Select Send & Read.

ESD Precautions

Protection against ESD (electrostatic discharge) is essential while connecting, inspecting, or cleaning connectors attached to a static-sensitive circuit (such as those found in test sets). Static electricity can build up in your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged. Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent damage. Devices such as calibration components and units under test (UUTs) can also carry an electrostatic charge. To prevent damage to the test set, components and devices: