About Keysight FieldFox Handheld Analyzers with 89600 VSA Software

The Keysight 89600 VSA software supports the following FieldFox handheld RF Radio Frequency: A generic term for radio-based technologies, operating between the Low Frequency range (30k Hz) and the Extra High Frequency range (300 GHz). and microwave analyzers:

For all models shown, SA Hardware/SA Option 233 and CPU2 are required. See the FieldFox Handheld Analyzers Configuration Guide for more information on Option 233 and CPU2.

FieldFox Handheld RF and Microwave Analyzers FieldFox Requirements VSA Requirements

N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A, N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A, N9950A, N9951A, N9952A, N9960A, N9961A, N9962A

 

FW version ≥ A.11.55
SA Mode (Option 233)
CPU2 Processor
89601B-200 version ≥ 22.00 or
89601200C version ≥ 2019 Update 1.3

N9913B, N9914B, N9915B, N9916B, N9917B, N9918B, N9933B, N9934B, N9935B, N9936B, N9937B, N9938B

 

FW version ≥ A.11.55
CPU2 Processor
89601B-200 version ≥ 2018 or
89601200C version ≥ 2019 Update 1.3

N9550B, N9951B, N9952B, N9953B, N9960B, N9961B, N9962B, N9963B

 

FW version ≥ A.12.15
CPU2 Processor
89601B-200 or 89601200C
version ≥ 2021 Update 1
N9912C, N9913C, N9914C, N9915C, N9933C, N9934C, N9935C FW version ≥ A.12.79 89601B-200 or 89601200C
version ≥ 2024 Update 1

Software Installation

Remote operating mode: The 89600 VSA software runs on a PC connected to the analyzer via a LAN Local Area Network: A communications network that serves users within a local geographical area, typically over distances of around 100m. Wireless LANs use wireless communicaitons to network devices so there is no need for data cabling. interface; see Remote Configuration topic for more information.

Embedded configurations are not supported for FieldFox handheld analyzers.

Making Measurements

The remote operating mode supports single-channel measurements.

See Also

Available Measurement Hardware

Input Extensions

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