Install N1500A Software on a PC

This procedure shows how to install the N1500A software on a PC.

• Keysight IO Libraries must be installed on the PC. If they are not already installed on PC, install them now. A complimentary copy is located on your software CD and from the Keysight N1500A Series Software Download Page.

• See other configuration methods

Procedure

1. Install from the software CD that came with your kit, or download and install the latest version from the Keysight N1500A Software Download Page.

• From CD - The CD has an autorun function and the installation program should start by itself. If this function is disabled on your PC, open your CD drive folder and click on setup.exe.

• From Keysight N1500A Series Software Download Page:

• 1. Click on file download and save it to temporary folder on PC.

  2. Click on the file to start the setup program. 

  3. On the N1500A Installation dialog, click the N1500A button and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Install Dongle Key Driver

   Download and install FLEXID-10 USB driver from https://keysight.com/find/licensingusbdriver.

   Connect Software Security Key (FLEXID-10 dongle) to known good USB or parallel port on the PC running the N1500A software.

3. Install License File

1. • See Redeem License procedure.

4. Configure the PC to Analyzer connection

Choose from the following methods:

• Configure PC to Analyzer over LAN

• Configure PC to Analyzer using Crossover LAN

• Configure PC to Analyzer over GPIB

• Configure PC to Analyzer over USB