Enabling options for R&S test equipment

[bdbell]

Has anyone had luck with enabling options on a SME 03?  It does not have FM modulation - but I don't see the 'Option to Install' for the SM-B5 option...does this mean it can't be installed/enabled?

[tv84]

Has anyone had luck with enabling options on a SME 03?  It does not have FM modulation - but I don't see the 'Option to Install' for the SM-B5 option...does this mean it can't be installed/enabled?

SM-B5 is a HW option. Not software.

[bdbell]

Has anyone had luck with enabling options on a SME 03?  It does not have FM modulation - but I don't see the 'Option to Install' for the SM-B5 option...does this mean it can't be installed/enabled?

SM-B5 is a HW option. Not software.

Thanks - that's pretty much what I figured when I found that there are several empty slots inside...not a problem really at the price I paid.

I have replaced the battery which got rid of the errors I was getting before and now have just this one error - "ERROR   -221 Settings Conflict; DB HW Make Error" - anyone have any idea what this means?  There are no static errors - just this one error showing up on boot.

[wiredwrx]

Hello All,

Wondering how easy it is to move the B41 option from one unit to another.  Or is it easier to move some options more than others?

TIA

[wiredwrx]

Just as a follow up, interested to know what, and how, to move the hardware between the units.  I believe I can enable them using the python script and/or the IS1MV5.20 package.

[EA1DDO]

Is anyone able to "read" the option activation code from a ZVH4?

For example:
216216385720915480672293781207  (This code activates K1 Spectrum Analysis option in my device)

Inside this code, it is the date, time, K1 option, etc.
Anyone know how to read or decode it?

[ARF]

Recently I got FSH3 with firmware 6.0, SN 1014xx
I need the option "K3 Receiver" I see that this feature was added in firmware 7.0.

I read in detail what changed in the firmwares and found this note:

New features V13.14
- Option key handling modified for production reasons.

Is it safe to upgrade to version 14 and then enter the keys, or do I need to upgrade to an older version first, enter the keys, and then upgrade to the latest?
I mean does the key generator work on version 14?

[carver]

you can update to the latest version.
then enter any options keys.

[goaty]

Works perfectly on Version 14.
Only I have never found out the full option list and what the "Demo" Stuff does...

[Robert763]

Demo enables all the options for a limited period of time.

[ARF]

I have updated the source code of the Rohde & Schwarz FSP option generator in post 7 of this thread and put it on GitHub:
https://github.com/CatGenius/fsxx_keygen
It now contains all 200 seeds from API.DLL and it takes the serial number from the command line options.

If no instrument type is specified, it prints all 200 keys, generated from the serial number and the 200 seeds. If you have found some of these keys to activate any options, please report:

• Your instrument type (eg. FSEA20)
• The key number (a number between 0 and 199, not the actual key
• The number (eg. K10) and a description (eg. GSM MS Analyzer) of the option it enables

Please note I am not the original author of this software. I just extended it a bit.

EDIT.
Deleted a request for help . I did an new make and it worked

FSH3-13 (tracking generator) fairly late unit with Software 14.0
The input string was  ./keygen -s 123456/000  (replace 123456 with your FSH's six digit serial number). The FSH does not have a slash number but using 000 works.

The codes that worked were keys
001: 07225xxxxx  Demo Mode
002: 09689xxxxx  DTF B1
003: 27029xxxxx  Vector Calibration K2
004: 05650xxxxx  Remote Control K1
005: 40886xxxxx  Receiver Measurement K3
009: 01360xxxxx  Restricted Acc K60
010: 23507xxxxx  Calibration Allowed K15
I stopped at key 040 as there are no other options I'm aware of. Obviously the actual key numbers will be different for other units. Note that Demo mode only worked once. I presume it will work again once the 999hours have passed.

I'm very happy that in addition to a SA I now also have Scalar network analyser, Vector network analyser, Cable analyser (DTF) and a measurement receiver with CISPR bandwidths and quasi peak detection. 

I have successfully enabled options on my FSH3-03 with firmware 6.0, SN 1014xx. First I updated the firmware to 14.0 (latest), then I used the script. There were no problems.
ADDED: The battery inside my FSH3 is disconnected. After disconnecting the power supply and connecting it back - the options are gone (not installed) My options live until the power supply is connected. It cannot be that they are not stored in non-volatile memory. Very strange. UPD2: Yes, the options are reset along with the clock and settings. So they are stored in the CMOS memory. It's funny that the saved spectrograms are stored in EEPROM))
For updating, I used the Fluke PM9080 cable. It's definitely a Chinese copy (low quality plastic), but it fits well and works correctly in Windows 10. $44 + shipping.
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.7eed2e8dDbZOFu&id=549550337853&_u=c2jnfgou9e2f
R&S FSH-Z37 =  Fluke PM9080 USB optical cable.

UPD: The board inside is very good, maybe it's not a copy or a very good copy.

[ARF]

Guys, if someone has FSH3 too without a battery. Can you confirm that options are stored in CMOS?
Can anyone share a fresh FSHRemote?

[goaty]

I can tear mine apart maby next week and remove battery for a few hours.
But I doubt serial etc is not in FLASH.
Maby there´s a supercap somewhere ?

[ARF]

Initially, I received my FSH3 with a well-known problem - a burnt FET transistor. When I changed the transistor, I did not notice any other power sources besides the battery.

[ARF]

Hello,

I have a weird problem in my FSH3, the internal battery went bad and when th FSH3 was without any power, all the installed options are gone! I tried to entrer them again but when there is ´battery or external power, the options are cleared! Could be some EEPROM which went bad?  the cal values seems to be ok, it is only the options which disappeared.

George

The same issue. I guess the options on FSH3 in the CMOS))
Guys, you know, this so stupid.
The solution with CMOS is generally not very good and this can be justified for devices of the 80-90s, but at least lithium batteries were used there and had a service life of 20 years or more.
The self-discharge of the NIMN battery is about a year, and several months when it is inserted into the device and powers some kind of logic.
You haven't used it for several months - your options are gone and it's good if you have a sticker with a code)))
You decided to carry out repair - the options are gone.
Cool)

[ua4yhz]

How to remove an option in FSH6?

[ARF]

Disconnect a battery inside, I guess.

[ua4yhz]

Disconnect a battery inside, I guess.

I tried, with FSH6 such a trick does not work.

[G.Christofi]

Ok, I'm late to this party but I have my CMU200 and have just done the firmware update to 5.22. I have a fair bit in mine but I'd like to activate some of the other options.

I'm fairly confident with hardware but running scripts and things is a skillset I have yet to develop. Is there a step by step guide to using the 'keygen' somewhere so I can try to help myself? I can install software on my pc if needed and I'm ok with copying files etc using dos but beyond that I'm somehow not understanding what I need to do to run the keygen.

Help in this would be much appreciated.

George

[eb4fbz]

Any idea about NGE102B options? They seems to be made of 30-digit numbers.

NGE-K101 LAN (LXI) : 120 EUR
NGE-K102 Wireless LAN : 180 EUR
NGE-K103 Digital I/O (4bit): 90 EUR

The hardware is there.

[FlashPT]

Hello, to unlock RTM 3004 to 1GHz.
does the keygen work?
need help please. 

Thanks.

[eb4fbz]

Guys, if someone has FSH3 too without a battery. Can you confirm that options are stored in CMOS?
Can anyone share a fresh FSHRemote?

User added options are stored in RAM. Factory installed options are stored in flash.

[drhex]

@sergeyklenov Tried to PM in case you‘re still on here, not sure of success

[sergeyklenov]

 

[KonstantinKo]

Hello
I sometimes take the FSH20 to use.
Can anyone help with the key to the waterfall option on FSH20?
Is there a working keygen for this device?
How can I make a backup of the firmware before the changes?
Thanks for the help