Can I convert my MWA file of the E5091A Multiport Test Set for utilizing with the E5092A Configurable Multiport Test Set?
Can I convert my MWA file of the E5091A Multiport Test Set for utilizing with the E5092A Configurable Multiport Test Set?
(SUPPORTED MODELS IN BOLD: E5071C E5072A E5070B/71B E5070A/71A E5061A/62A E5061B E5063A E5091A E5092A) Yes. As the E5092A offers the configurations that are equivalent to the E5091A option 016 (13-port or 16-port configuration), it is possible to convert the MWA file of the E5091A for working with the E5092A. Step 1. Export a csv file with the former revision of MWA If you created a MWA setup file by the MWA front-end application with the revision 1.06 or before, it is necessary to update the software to revision 1.11 or above in order to support the operation of the E5092A. Open your front-end application file (*.xls) with the former revision, and export a csv file that contains all setup parameters by selecting "Export Data..." in the System sheet. (Figure 1) Note: The latest revision of the MWA can be downloaded at: https://www.keysight.com/find/mwa Step 2. Import a csv file with the latest revision of MWA Open the MWA front-end application with the revision 1.11 or above, and import the exported csv file that was created by the former revision of the MWA. Select the System sheet in the MWA front-end application and click-on "Import Data...". (Figure 1) Figure 1. Import & export a csv file in the System sheet of the MWA front-end application Step 3. Change the configuration of test set The E5092A provides various switching configurations by connecting semi-rigid cables on the front panel of the test set.13-port and 16-port configuration equivalent to the E5091A option 016 are also supported by the MWA software with the revision 1.11 or above. Select Multiport Test Set sheet in the front-end application and choose the appropriate configuration of the E5092A ("E5092A 13-port" or "E5092A 16-port" in Figure 2) Figure 2. Configuration of the test set in the Multiport Test Set sheet in the MWA front-end application Step 4. Output MWA setup file (*.mwa) Create a setup file (*.mwa) that will be used in the MWA back-end application (VBA program) running on the ENA. Select the Output sheet in the front-end application and click-on "Save Spec Sheet" for generating a setup file. (Figure 3) Figure 3. Output of a setup file in the Output sheet in the MWA front-end application Learn more about Keysight Multiport Test Solution