Enabling options on Agilent ESA series E4402B E4404B E4405B E4407B

[scopeman]

I have an E4401B 1.5GHz analyzer that has all of the options I need (including the tracking generator) but was wondering if it is the same as the 3GHz version just limited in someway by software key or other method.

Sam
W3OHM

[inaxeon]

Just spent the last hour reading this thread!

A lot of posts by those are very into this, which are quite difficult to understand by the unenlightened!

Would anyone be able to summarise what was actually achieved here? For example, it started with someone wanting to enable the RF pre-amp. From reading through, it appears unclear whether or not that was actually achieved?

[inaxeon]

I have an E4401B 1.5GHz analyzer that has all of the options I need (including the tracking generator) but was wondering if it is the same as the 3GHz version just limited in someway by software key or other method.

Sam
W3OHM

1.5 GHz model cannot be upgraded because the base RF deck is different to the 3 GHz model
3.0 GHz model cannot be upgraded either, because it lacks the IF/LO Amplifier and Yig Filter/Mixer assembly, and frequency extension card which controls them
6.7 GHz model apparently can be software upgraded to 12 GHz

[ua4yhz]

Hi guys.
Tell me how to update Bootrom in the device?

[christr]

1.5 GHz model cannot be upgraded because the base RF deck is different to the 3 GHz model
3.0 GHz model cannot be upgraded either, because it lacks the IF/LO Amplifier and Yig Filter/Mixer assembly, and frequency extension card which controls them
6.7 GHz model apparently can be software upgraded to 12 GHz

I tried 'upgrading' my 4404B to 12ghz and 26ghz neither worked.  Kept getting the LO Unset message on the screen and the alignments wouldn't complete properly. 

--Chris

[mgal]

Hello all, many thanks for the effort!
Been reading through. How the heck are you extracting the personality files?
I need 226, but as I don't have the extended memory - I'm limited to version A.01.15 (as per instructions).
I am completely unable to extract the .exe file in any compatibility mode.
Tnx

[hafrse]

I have more to offer 

I am new to this thread,  regarding to the 226 option, I can see you provided the exe file, where should I execute it to get the 226 in my EE4402 ? do I need to do anything else ? thanks

[PA0PBZ]

I don't have an ESA myself but I think you have to run the exe on a PC with a floppy drive to extract the contents to the floppy, then use the floppy in the ESA. You probably also need a license code to activate it, I can generate that for you if you give me your HOSTID.

[hafrse]

I don't have an ESA myself but I think you have to run the exe on a PC with a floppy drive to extract the contents to the floppy, then use the floppy in the ESA. You probably also need a license code to activate it, I can generate that for you if you give me your HOSTID.

Thank you so much, will let you know when I have the ESA  in my possession   (it is on its way to Sweden)
Best regards

[hafrse]

Hello all, many thanks for the effort!
Been reading through. How the heck are you extracting the personality files?
I need 226, but as I don't have the extended memory - I'm limited to version A.01.15 (as per instructions).
I am completely unable to extract the .exe file in any compatibility mode.
Tnx

Little curious , I am waiting to receive my  ESA4402 and has some questions, Is the "extended memory" a specific hardware option for the ESA or just an additional standard memory module (SIMM) ?  If you have the "extended memory", can you then upgrade to the latest software?  thanks

[volvo_nut_v70]

The attached PDFs should answer some of your questions. The extended memory is required to go beyond  A.08.02

Notes:
Instruments must have Option B72 (expanded memory) to install version A.08.02 or newer firmware. Option B72 has been standard in all new ESA analyzers since the end of 2001, and has always been standard in the EMC analyzers.

Also look here for documents etc:

https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/HP%20ESA%20E4400%20Series%20Spectrum%20Analyzer%20Documentation%20Firmware%20Tools/

[hafrse]

The attached PDFs should answer some of your questions. The extended memory is required to go beyond  A.08.02

Notes:
Instruments must have Option B72 (expanded memory) to install version A.08.02 or newer firmware. Option B72 has been standard in all new ESA analyzers since the end of 2001, and has always been standard in the EMC analyzers.

Also look here for documents etc:

https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/HP%20ESA%20E4400%20Series%20Spectrum%20Analyzer%20Documentation%20Firmware%20Tools/

Thank you so much for the information!

[jwrodgers]

Sorry, total noob to this. Do I just then use the licence no generated an enter it in using the panel, or do I need to copy this file to the ESG? - If I need to copy it, can you point me in the right direction. There is no floppy drive or LAN connection I can see on my E4432B.

[rplabs]

Sorry, total noob to this. Do I just then use the licence no generated an enter it in using the panel, or do I need to copy this file to the ESG? - If I need to copy it, can you point me in the right direction. There is no floppy drive or LAN connection I can see on my E4432B.

For ESG you need to enter it via keypad.

[scopeman]

A huge thank you to all of you who worked on this. It will sure make these out of support analyzers more useful.

Sam
W3OHM

[yuhar]

For option 219 - Noise Figure:

- How looks like the Noise Figure Card?

- ... Option 119 required - what is this? This is the noise figure card?

[CryoME]

Hi Eeveryone,
Can anyone help generate "enable keys"
for options: 229 , 225, 226,227, 228, 1D6, 1DR,1D5

Hostid : 9151B74D
e4404 with B72 option enable

[PA0PBZ]

Here you go:

229 69DA1A5A2472
225 3D1246863C66
226 3C1847874661
227 3B1648884064
228 6ADC19592A6F
1D6 0B9268F4709A
1DR 2F4A44D028BE
1D5 0C8C67F3669F

[CryoME]

PA0PBZ: Many thanks! All worked !

All useful options, you think you can get one more option (Option 231 (ESA to 89601A VSA software link utility)  ?

Thanks a million!

[PA0PBZ]

231  B66D1B6337C7

[Electrofan]

Does anyone know where or if possible to download Flexlm. I want to update an old e4404 and e4433B. Thanks,

[Electrofan]

In a previous post I asked for help acquiring flexlm software and or keys for some options. I was able to get the software and I am in business! I didn't get any responses but I thought I would let it known so no one wastes time on my previous requests. Thanks for anyone's time who may have looked at my requests.

[PA0PBZ]

In a previous post I asked for help acquiring flexlm software and or keys for some options.

I was going to generate the keys for you but noted your edit, good that it's solved!

[Electrofan]

Thanks, I appreciate all the efforts. I originally did the stupid thing of google searching and downloading against my better judgement, what was supposed to be flexlm but turned out to be some kind of ransom virus. I asked the IT guy at my work for help with removing the virus. Not only did he remove the virus for me but he actually had the old flexlm. About 5 hours later, I figured out the procedure and voila! It's exciting for me. I am at the tail end of my social distancing because of a nice lady who was   behind me at the bank last week so I had the time to commit. I have a few of these e4404, e4405, e4407 Some of them had the 8m flash module. seems the only difference between the 8 and 16 simm flash is the flash chip count and some decoupling caps so I ordered them and will try to solder them to the simms and see if that will work. Don't know if anyone has done this before but I will post my result.

[Electrofan]

In a previous post I said I would try to populate the missing components to the flash simm of a Agilent E4404 spectrum analyzer to enable the B72 expansion memory option. So here we go. I was able to get some flash chips, for the flash module. The ram module look like a standard 72pin edo simm. I did have a 32mb edo simm on hand so I will try that with after I install the flash chips to the flash simm. Like I said, not sure if anyone has done this before but I couldn't find any. If so, sorry for the redundancy. I will get the chips soldered up and post the results.