Enabling options on Agilent ESA series E4402B E4404B E4405B E4407B

[xrunner]

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.

Yes, I have been through it in this thread -

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/agilent-esa-e4401b-memory-(b72)-and-firmware-upgrade/

[cwetomir]

Hi,

I have a E4401B with following HostID: 2FC6C709

Can you please generate the codes for following options:
060, 219, 226,1D5, 1D6, 1DR, BAA, B7B

Kind Regards and 73 M0XQX

[apko]

Hi,

I have a E4407B with following HostID: AC73B50A

Can you please generate the codes for following options:

106, 219, 227, 228, 229, AYQ, 1D6 ?

Kind Regards and 73 PETER SP6VXS

[PA0PBZ]

I did not check if the options make sense, I just generated the keys.

cwetomir:

Code: [Select]

060 BA76AABEAB9C
219 D5E7A0B49AA0
226 EA54EAD6BB90
1D5 8005F20ADB0E
1D6 5F2B132BE509
1DR A3C3CFE79D2D
BAA B4FAD88C7A28
B7B C68FABBB52F5

apko:

Code: [Select]

106 C4B203FB620D
219 7848ECC84318
227 3AC3F3D75E0B
228 45ADE8CC4816
229 48A7E5C94219
AYQ A295FF1B2B2B
1D6 C2C847478E61

Let me know if it worked.

[cwetomir]

Thank You!

I have a general question.

Do I need to install these options as Software from a diskete and then enable them, or they are included in the firmware and need only to be enabled?

In case there are separate, does anyone here in the forum have them?

Kind Regards,
cwetomir

I did not check if the options make sense, I just generated the keys.


Let me know if it worked.

[PA0PBZ]

Do I need to install these options as Software from a diskete and then enable them, or they are included in the firmware and need only to be enabled?

I don't own one of these myself so it's better if an owner can respond. I however seem to remember that at least some options have to be installed, and that you need enough memory to do that.

[cwetomir]

1DR works, it has been pre-installed and entering the key, it functions. By chance I found a couple of more Options on the Keysight website for download but through google search

One needs to put the search in the following format
ESA Phase Noise Measurement Personality (Option 226)

Do I need to install these options as Software from a diskete and then enable them, or they are included in the firmware and need only to be enabled?

I don't own one of these myself so it's better if an owner can respond. I however seem to remember that at least some options have to be installed, and that you need enough memory to do that.

[apko]

Thank you very much for help,

the code keys have been loaded correctly.

Kind Regards and 73 PETER SP6VXS

[cwetomir]

Hi PA0PBZ,

I selected additionally some options for HostID: 2FC6C709
225,227,A4H,AYX,1DS, B7B

Kind Regards

[WernerB]

I got an E4402B with option 1DR built in. licence key seems to be installed, but I can get the low resolution performance. Does anyone have an idea what’s wrong?

[PA0PBZ]

I selected additionally some options for HostID: 2FC6C709
225,227,A4H,AYX,1DS, B7B

You already have B7B, here is the rest:

Code: [Select]

225 0B2EC9B5B195
227 E952EBD7B593
A4H 77C9B5AD7947
AYX 5B4FCA7EB8F8
1DS A2C1D0E89730


[EGR95]

Hello. I have an E4402B device with HostID: 2110A131

Can someone help me out with the AYQ option? Thank you!

[PA0PBZ]

Hello. I have an E4402B device with HostID: 2110A131

Can someone help me out with the AYQ option? Thank you!

Try 4E8B53B7D02D and let me know.

[EGR95]

That worked. Thank you so much!

[hvdspeev]

Hi PA0PBZ,

I'm another on that recently acquired a E4402B that would like to enable options. I have some primary functions I would like to see if I can add. But at the same time, I'm trying to understand what options are capable on this hardware. I'm looking to maximize the the hardware for a consultant role.

Hardware:
E4402B, MY45109xxx, A.14.01, Aug 30, 2004, B-ROM 500, ROM-16, RAM-32
HostID: DE229E3E
Installed: 1D5, 231, B72, B7D, B7E

Primary requested options: 1D6, 1DR, 1DS, 219, 225, 226

I didn't know if I could install 226 (above), 227, 229, or functions for CDMA and GSM since this have the communications board...

Any help/direction would be appreciated! I have to hand it to everyone on this forum - lots of amazing people!

regards

[PA0PBZ]

Primary requested options: 1D6, 1DR, 1DS, 219, 225, 226

I have no idea what you can install and I'm loo lazy to find out, I don't have an ESA myself but here are the keys, let us know.

Code: [Select]

1D6  0D06A4A1C576
1DR  31BE807D7D9A
1DS  14D89D9A779D
219  9314C9AAB6F1
225  578FB697D1E2
226  5299BB9CDBDD

[memogara]

Hi,
Could you please generate keys for E4402B for options 1D6, 1DN, 1DR, 226, 219?  HostID: 6AD22ACE
Could you also tell me how I install the generated keys - in simple terms?
Thank you

[PA0PBZ]

Could you please generate keys for E4402B for options 1D6, 1DN, 1DR, 226, 219?  HostID: 6AD22ACE
Could you also tell me how I install the generated keys - in simple terms?

Try the keys below, I don't have an ESA myself so no idea how to install, it can't be that difficult

Code: [Select]

1D6 842EE85DBD6E
1DN BCBEB0254DA6
1DR A8E6C4397592
226 BD77AF089395
219 6BB27DD66EA9

[memogara]

Many thanks PA0PBZ!
They are all activated now. One can add them in using System/Licensing menu.

However, the license doesn't seem to function. Out of all those options, I specifically wanted 1DR for RBW to go below 1kHz. With 1DR now enabled, RBW is still stuck at 1kHz. Does anybody know if one needs hardware for smaller values of RBW? Thanks.

[PA0PBZ]

A quick search seems to tell me that no extra hardware is needed for option 1DR. Are you running the latest firmware?

[memogara]

I probably don't. It is A.14.01 (Aug 30, 2004). I am kind of newbie for a home lab. I never had to update firmware on Test equipment. I guess I have to search for latest firmware.

[PA0PBZ]

https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/software-detail/instrument-firmware-software/esa-spectrum-analyzer-firmware-1000001085epsgsud.html

[hvdspeev]

Thanks PA0PBZ! All worked great. 

Maybe I should get the keys for 227, 229, BAC, and BAH for HostID: DE229E3E to have while I work through this. I am able to install the CDMA and working on the GSM.

Happy Holidays 

[bonf]

no matter my google duck duck fu, I also only find dead links to sites which no longer exist.

2021 Xmas gift.

Is there any chance for a 2023 XMAS Gift?

[bonf]

This would be nice, I have TME!

added: I looked at the E4406A bin and the E4440A and found the flexlm structure,
the data is the same for both so I would think that the keys and seeds for the E4406A would work with the E444xA  specans.

has anyone tried this?
I can not seem to get the keys and or seeds correct to reproduce any of the lic codes I have. can anyone point me in the correct direction?

frank

I would be VERY happy to check this if somebody could generate the keys :-)

HostID 84242774

Options 215, 215, 219, 226, 233, 239, 241
The 226 would be the most important for me

Thanks! Marc