
Firmware Options
R&S
®
FPC
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Firmware Options
You can equip the R&S
FPC with optional functionality or firmware options like the ana-
log demodulation application or the receiver application. These firmware options
expand the functionality of the R&S
FPC with new measurement functions settings etc.
Installing firmware options
To install a new firmware option, you have to enter a license key for validation.
The license key is included in the delivery of the firmware option.
1. Press the "Setup" key to enter the instrument setup menu.
2. Select the "Installed Options" menu item.
The R&S
FPC shows a list of all options that are currently installed on your
R&S
FPC.
3. Select the "Install Option" button and press the "Enter" key.
The R&S
FPC opens an input field.
4. Enter the license key with the alphanumeric keys and confirm the entry with the
"Enter" key.
The license key is a 32-digit number.
The R&S
FPC confirms a successful installation.
If the R&S
FPC shows an "Invalid Key Code" message, try to enter the license key
again.
Using the R&S LicenseManager (online registration)
You can use the R&S License Manager to manage options with a web browser (Micro-
soft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox etc.) from a PC.
To use the R&S License Manager, you have to connect the R&S
FPC to a local area
Chapter 9.2, "Network Configuration"
on page 39 for more infor-
mation about how to connect the R&S
FPC to a LAN.
After you have connected the R&S
FPC, open the web browser.
Make sure to allow the execution of mixed-mode scripts, for example allow in Google
Chrome the loading of scripts from unsafe sources.
► Enter the IP address of the R&S
FPC in the address bar of the web browser.
The web browser opens the R&S
License
Manager. In this part of the
R&S
License
Manager, you can install, activate and register licenses on the
R&S
FPC.