Instrument Software Update Instructions

VXG and VXG-m Vector Signal Generators

M9383B, M9384B

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to outline the instrument software update procedure from the revision

that is currently installed, to the latest revision available. The advantages of updating the instrument

software with the current revision include:

1. Keeps the instrument current and up to date

2. Updates the generator applications where appropriate

3. Updates the PC board software where appropriate

An update to the instrument software version does not require a new license key for the generation

application(s), so long as the application(s) were licensed prior to the update.

This procedure will not update any other software.

Note: Connecting a mouse and keyboard is recommended for the M9384B VXG. For the M9383B

VXG-m a mouse, keyboard, and monitor are required or use remote access via Microsoft Windows

Remote Desktop.

To determine the revision of instrument software currently installed, tap the gear icon on the top

bar of the graphical user interface, then tap System. Look for the “Firmware Version” as shown

below. If the installed revision is the same as the latest revision on the web, there is no need to

update the software.

Instrument Software Installation

Requirements

To use this update procedure, the following requirements must be met:

• Instrument must be functioning properly before the update is attempted

• The ability to login to the instrument as the administrator

• The ability to transfer a large file (~1.5 GByte) to the instrument being updated

Obtaining the Latest Software Update

1. Go to http://www.keysight.com/find/vxg

2. Select the appropriate link in the Software Update section of the table

3. Download the executable file (Keysight.PathWave.SG.Setup_A.XX.XX.exe) by clicking on

the Download button. Save the file to a location of your choice; recommendation is to use a

folder on the D: partition.

If you do not have the ability to download files directly to the D: partition of the instrument being

updated, store the Keysight.PathWave.SG.Setup_A.XX.XX.exe file on a large capacity USB storage

device for transfer to the instrument. (The file size is ~1.5 GByte.)

Note: This will update the instrument software currently running on the instrument. It will not update

the version that exists on the recovery partition. Because of this, if the recovery process is performed,

the instrument will revert to the version that was originally shipped from the factory. It is

recommended you place a copy of this software installer on the D: partition, so you can easily perform

an update in the event you need to do a recovery in the future.

Update Procedure

The default user account is Instrument, which does not have the required permissions to install the

instrument software updates. For the process outlined below, ensure the Instrument user is Signed

Out, do not use Switch User, then login as the administrator.

The instrument software upgrade process has an install wizard which removes the old software

version and installs new software version. The time to perform the upgrade will may vary between 10

and 45 minutes depending if FPGA upgrading is performed. The FPGA updates are handled

automatically during the instrument software update process.

1. If the instrument is not already running, turn the instrument on and allow it to completely boot

2. Close the instrument application by pressing the icon on the top bar of the graphical user

interface, then Exit