N5171B EXG X-Series Analog Signal Generator Upgrades
Most of the N5171B EXG X-Series analog signal generator options are available for post-sale retrofit.
Hardware upgrade kits contain installation instructions and the desired assembly. Adjustments or performance verifications may be required to ensure the instrument meets the published specifications.
- Some performance verification tests can be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software. All adjustments must be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software.
- More involved upgrades require the instrument be shipped to an Agilent Service Center to have the upgrade installed. Make sure to obtain a quote for the installation before sending the instrument and upgrade kit to an Agilent Service Center to get installed. A full calibration is the only way to guarantee specifications are being met.
The table below provides an Installation Note for each upgrade. The installation note includes a list of the performance verification tests and adjustments required as well as the test equipment and test software necessary to complete the upgrade. In most cases the instrument will need to be sent to and Agilent Service Center.
Hardware upgrades may require that a minimum firmware is already installed. Up-to-date firmware can be downloaded for free from the Firmware Upgrade Center.
Some hardware upgrades may also require the redemption and installation of a license key before they will be activated. Once a redemption certificate is received, the license key(s) can be redeemed at the Software License Redemption Website.
| Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By -Installation Time |
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| 006 |
Instrument security and removable memory card |
N5171BU-006 | No | Installation note | Hardware, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 099 |
Expanded license key upgradability Not available yet |
N5171BU-099 |
No |
TBA | Hardware, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | None | None | TBA |
| 1EA | High output power | N5171BU-1EA | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | 099 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 1EM | Move all connectors to rear panel | Only available at time of instrument purchase | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 1ER | Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz) | N5171BU-1ER | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 303 | Multifunction generator | N5171BU-303 | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 320 | Pulse train generator | N5171BU-320 | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | UNW | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
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501 |
Frequency range | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| UNM | Standard front panel outputs | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation | N5171BU-UNT | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| UNW | Narrow pulse modulation | N5171BU-UNW | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| UNZ | Fast switching | N5171BU-UNZ | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | ≥ B.01.01 | None | 099 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
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| Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By -Installation Time |
| 0BW | Service documentation, assembly and component | N5171B-0BW | No | None | Service guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable |
| 1CM | Rack mount flange kit | 1CM010A | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 1CN | Front handle kit | 1CN006A | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 1CP |
Rack mount flange kit with front handles Not available yet |
1CP004A | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 1CR | Rack slide kit | 1CR012A | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| AB2 | China - Chinese localization | N5171B-AB2 | No | None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable |
| ABA | Printed copy of the English documentation set | N5171B-ABA | No | None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable |
| CD1 | CD-ROM containing the English documentation set | N5171B-CD1 | No | None | Documentation set | None | None | None | None | Not applicable |
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