The license file installation process allows you to enable instrument software options. Only option retrofits that do not require additional hardware or calibration are qualified for enabling via a license file.
After you purchase an option, a license file is sent via e‑mail or secure FTP. You copy that license file to a USB memory device and enable the option in your PIM Master.
First, to purchase an option, you need the PIM Master model number, serial number, and auxiliary serial number. Provide this to Customer Service when you place your order. When your purchase order is placed, Customer Service will advise you whether the option qualifies for enabling via a license file. If applicable, Customer Service will send you a license file via e-mail or secure FTP.
1. To determine the serial number, press Shift and System (8) to display the System menu.
2. Press the Status submenu key and find the Serial Number and Auxiliary Serial Number in the displayed list.
3. Contact Anritsu Customer Service to arrange purchase of the option.
To install a license file onto an instrument, you must load it onto a blank USB memory device. Anritsu recommends that you format the USB memory device before loading the file. Use the following procedure to enable an option on your PIM Master:
1. When you receive the “MW82119B xxxxxxx.license” file, where “xxxxxxx” is the instrument serial number, copy that file to a blank USB memory device.
2. With the PIM Master Off, place the USB memory device into the USB Interface (Type A). See Figure: PIM Master Side Panel Overview for a description of the side panel connectors.
3. Turn On the PIM Master, and the instrument proceeds with the normal boot process and automatically installs the license file. A message is displayed to indicate that the options were changed and that you must restart the PIM Master.
4. Turn Off the PIM Master, remove the USB memory device, and turn On the PIM Master.
5. The instrument is ready for use with the new option enabled.