Install N1500A Software on the E4990A/E4991B

Follow these steps to install and run the software on an E4990A/E4991B.

Note: Software can also be installed on a PC. Learn how.

The following instructions are performed

• [ ] indicates hard key

• { } indicates soft key

• > indicates a progression of keystrokes

1. Turn on SICL-LAN Server in the E4990A/E4991B

• {System} > {Misc. set up} > {Network Setup} > {Enable [ON]}

2. Install N1500A software on E4990A/E4991B

• Log onto the E4990A/E4991B as an administrator

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

• You can also copy the folders from the CD or Keysight Software Download Page to a USB memory device to transfer them to the E4990A/E4991B. 100 MBytes is needed for the entire CD image.

• • From CD:

  • • Connect the E4990A/E4991B to a CD drive. This can be a USB drive or a mapped PC drive.

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

  • From Keysight N1500A Software Download Page

  • • Connect E4990A/E4991B to the internet.

    • Click on file download and save it to a temporary folder on the external controller.

Note: Do not install Keysight IO Libraries on the E4990A/E4991B.

• From the N1500A Installation package

1. • Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions.

   • Install FlEXID version 9 Software Security Key (dongle) driver (FLEXid9) by clicking on the FLEXLm button and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Create a VISA address of the E4990A/E4991B with Keysight Connection Expert

• Launch Keysight Connection Expert on the E4990A/E4991B.

• In the E4990A/E4991B application, press {System} > {Misc. set up} > {GPIB Setup} > {System Controller Configuration...}.

• Do not close the E4990A/E4991B application.

• In Keysight Connection Expert, select “LAN (TCPIP)” in the "My Instruments" pane, and then click “Add Instrument”. The “Add a LAN device” dialog box will appear.

• In “Add a LAN device” dialog box

• • Select Enter Address.

  • Set up the IP Address by entering 127.0.0.1 (local loop-back address) in the IP address text box.

  • Click Test This VISA Address, and then click OK.

  • Check that the E4990A/E4991B has been added under LAN (TCPIP) in the "My Instruments" pane. You can create the VISA address of the E4990A/E4991B as "TCPIP0::127.0.0.1::inst0::INSTR".

4. Install License File and Connect Security Key

• Copy the license file emailed to you during the License Redemption Process to:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Keysight\Materials Measurement Suite\Data and Setup.

Note: If you haven't received a license yet, you can still use the software for 30 days with the automatically installed Free 30 day Demo License.

• Connect Software Security Key (USB dongle) to known good USB port on the external controller.

5. Run N1500A Software

• Click on the Keysight Materials Icon on the PC desktop to run software.

• The “Select Instrument” dialog box appears. Select the model and click OK.