Install and Configure the N1500A Software
There are many ways to install and run the N1500A software depending
on the analyzer model.
Install N1500A Software on the Analyzer - This configuration affords
maximum speed and efficiency.
Installing N1500A Software
on a PC- The PC controls the analyzer. When installed on a PC, the
connection to the analyzer must be configured. The following configuration
methods are available:
- Configure
PC to P937xA/P50xxA over USB
- Configure
PC to Analyzer over LAN PNA, ENA, FieldFox, E4980A/AL, E4991-
Both the PC and analyzer are connected to the internet
- Configure
PC to Analyzer using Crossover LAN - PNA, ENA, FieldFox - A direct
connection. Neither PC nor analyzer are connected to the internet.
- Configure
PC to Analyzer over GPIB - PNA, ENA, E4980A/AL, E4991 - A GPIB
interface card is required in the PC.
- Configure_PC_to_Analyzer_over_USB
- PNA, ENA, E4980A/AL, E4991 - A direct connection which is very fast,
and internet connections can still be maintained.
- Configure
PXIe Embedded Controller - PXIe - PXIe embedded controller installed
in PXIe chassis.
- Configure
PC to PXIe Chassis - PXIe - A direct connection between a PC and
the PXIe chassis.
- Configure
PC to PXIe Embedded Controller - PXIe - A PC connected to the
PXIe Embedded Controller via LAN connection.
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