NOTE: If your FieldFox has a new CPU (CPU2), or if you have an N995xA or N996xA, please go to this link.

To determine your CPU revision:

On FieldFox, press: [System] {Service Diagnostics} {System Information}. Read the BIOS Rev.
    Older CPU : 2.4.x
    Newer CPU: CPU2, or CPU=2
 

To upgrade firmware:

  1. Power on the FieldFox
  2. To view the current installed firmware in FieldFox
    • Press System (7), press Service Diagnostics, press System Information
  3. The Current Version tab at the bottom of this page provides a link to download the latest firmware
  4. Follow the appropriate Update Instructions from the table below

Back up all user state files before upgrading to firmware revision A.08.xx

Current Firmware Revision Updated Firmware Revision Update Instructions
A.08.19
  •  Fix to FAB USB access
  
A.08.18

CAT/TDR: change default to "cable"

  • IMXLastStand: "Stacked" OSL + Normalize cal issue for Magellan
     
  • Internet Time Update
     
  • New Ecal Module Support
     
  • Fix ECal serial number handing to allow 10-digit serial programming
  

A.08-17

(Supports all FieldFox models)
 

New version.  No details at this time.

 

 

  

A.08.16

(Supports all FieldFox models)

 

  • SCPI command for FULL SCREEN
  • QuickCal fails with 'ArgumentOutOfRangeException' using 1.5m cable and narrow span below 1MHz
  • OBD: If active mode in user preset .sta file is no longer licensed, unit will fail to boot
  • Differential measurement impedance format calculation incorrect
  • can't enter IP addresses in LanConfig screen
  • Increase the offset value limit in pulse measurement mode --- -80 dB is not big enough
  • Customer cannot recall N9912A file
  • Mouse usage causes limit line crash
  • After resuming from suspend with battery saver OFF, bad data
  • SRC unlock in USB power sensor mode when turning on source, N9912A
  

A.08.15

(Supports all FieldFox models)

• Support new options: 312 (Channel scanner) and 355 (Analog demodulation)

• Fixed: SCPI state file will fail siliently when non-system menu is in the menu history.

• Fixed: QuickCal fails with 'ArgumentOutOfRangeException' when using 1.5m cable and narrow span below 1MHz.

• Fixed: File Manager: Scrolling on empty list causes unit to freeze.

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• Add support for Peak and Average power sensor model U2044XA. (Requires firmware A.08.06)
 

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** Implementation of time/date restriction setting on FieldFox. Please set local time correctly before updating from previous revisions to A.07.xx.

Updating to / within A.07.xx or A.08.xx

Updating firmware using external USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
A.06.24

Supports DataLink 4.12
Supports all FieldFox models

 Updating to / within A.06.xx
A.04.xx or A.05.xx

Latest release (A.05.53*)
* Only for N9912A and N9923A.  See "Previous Version" tab to download

 Updating within A.04.xx or A.05.xx
< A.04.00

A.04.02 (US/SG serial numbers)
A.04.03 (MY serial numbers)
Refer to "Supporting Documentation" below

 Updating A.02.xx or A.03.xx

NOTE: Firmware upgrades do not affect the measurement accuracy of a FieldFox instrument. An annual calibration of a FieldFox remains valid following a firmware upgrade

 

To downgrade firmware:

Click here to view significant firmware history changes

Keysight recommends using the most current version, which includes the most up-to-date bug fixes and security patches available.
Release Date Version Version Description
2019-02-01 A.08.19 Latest version software for CPU1 (old CPU)
Release Date Version
2019-02-01 A.08.19
Version Description
Latest version software for CPU1 (old CPU)

How to Download

  • Click the download button, select file, save and unzip.

How to Install

  • NOTE!!! Please backup all user state files to computer or USB flash drive before updating to firmware revision A.07.7x/A.08.xx.

  • Some earlier units (typically N9912A and N9923A) may run out of internal storage space to unpack the firmware. Please delete all internal user saved files and then proceed with the update.

  • See A.07.xx/A.08.xx firmware update supporting documentation for installation process.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • N9912A, N9923A, N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A, N9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A, N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A

How to Download

  • Click the download button, select file, save and unzip.

How to Install

  • NOTE!!! Please backup all user state files to computer or USB flash drive before updating to firmware revision A.07.7x/A.08.xx.

  • Some earlier units (typically N9912A and N9923A) may run out of internal storage space to unpack the firmware. Please delete all internal user saved files and then proceed with the update.

  • See A.07.xx/A.08.xx firmware update supporting documentation for installation process.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • N9912A, N9923A, N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A, N9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A, N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A
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