Upgrading software on MS2090A consists of two main steps:
1. Export and send the unit's configuration file to Anritsu.
2. Installing the new software license file provided by Anritsu
Exporting a Software Configuration File
Contact the Anritsu customer service representative and follow the steps below to purchase a software option:
1. Insert a FAT-32 formatted USB memory device into the instrument. If using the ARRT software, insert the USB memory device into the PC.
2. Open the System menu from the upper left 3-line icon.
3. Navigate to SETTINGS > OPTIONS menu.
4. Select SAVE CONFIG at the lower left of INSTALLED OPTIONS.
5. Save the configuration file to the USB memory device, preserving the default filename. Note that the config file will be saved in this format: MS2090A_XXXXXXX.config.
6. Email the config file to your Anritsu customer service representative.
Importing Software License
The instrument can be upgraded to software options in either of the two ways, Enable Options Using File and Install Options From Web:
1. Insert a FAT-32 formatted USB memory device into the instrument, if using the ARRT software insert the USB memory device into the PC.
2. After purchasing a software option from Anritsu, place the license file on the USB memory device in the top (root) level, not in any directory.
3. Open the System menu (3-line icon).
4. Navigate to SETTINGS > OPTIONS menu.
5. Select ENABLE OPTIONS USING FILE at the lower right of INSTALLED OPTIONS.
The instrument will search for a valid options file on the USB memory device and apply the changes to the system.
6. Alternatively, to install any additionally purchased software options touch INSTALL OPTIONS FROM WEB, only when the instrument is connected to the Internet.
7. Reboot the instrument and verify all the applied changes.
Note
Go to www.anritsu.com to check for firmware and/or software updates for your instruments. Updating your instrument with the newest available version will install all the upgrades.