************************************************************* Agilent IntuiLink PSA/ESA Software for Agilent PSA and ESA E/L/EMC-series Spectrum Analyzers Version 2.4 README.TXT file Copyright (c) Agilent Technologies 1999-2003 ************************************************************* Agilent IntuiLink PSA/ESA offers the following capabilities: - Capture PSA/ESA Spectrum Analyzer trace data and screen images in Microsoft Excel(R) and Microsoft Word(R) with a mouse click. - Save and restore spectrum analyzer settings. - Get a repetitive sequence of data trace transfers by date/time. SUPPORTED SPECTRUM ANALYZERS: --------------------------------- Model E4401B Model E4402B Model E4403B Model E4404B Model E4405B Model E4407B Model E4408B Model E4411B Model E7401A Model E7402A Model E7403A Model E7404A Model E7405A Model E4440A Model E4443A Model E4445A Model E4446A Model E4448A SPECIAL INSTALLATION NOTE: --------------------------------- If you are running Office 97 (all Windows platforms): You must have Office Service Release 2 installed (this means you must sequentially install SR-1 followed by SR-2). The service pack can be obtained at the following URL: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/articles/sr2fact.htm You can verify you have the right version by clicking on the Help->About menu item in Excel. The dialog box should say "Microsoft Excel 97 SR-2()". If you are running Win NT, you must be running NT 4.0 with a minimum of Service Pack 4. The service pack can be obtained at the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/SP6/allSP6.asp Installing a service pack update can cause National Instruments card configuration to be removed. You may have to reconfigure your NI GPIB card once the service pack installation is finished. If you are running Windows 2000 and have an HP (now Agilent) 82350 GPIB card you must obtain a version of the IO Libraries that is NEWER than version H.01.02. You can obtain updated software by going to the Agilent web site at www.agilent.com and searching for the term "io libraries". Follow the link to the download topic. New software will be available in (approximately) May 2000. Complimentary Start-Up Assistance --------------------------------- Agilent will provide Start-Up Assistance at no charge to resolve questions relating to the installation, operation, and use of this software product. Start-Up Assistance is available to help you install the software on your PC, establish communication with a compatible instrument, and answer questions relating to the functionality of the software components provided by Agilent. Start-Up Assistance does not support requests to modify or enhance the functionality of the software. For services not covered by Start-Up Assistance, you may be referred to fee-based services for advanced assistance. Agilent will make reasonable efforts to respond to each customer request for Start-Up Assistance within two working days, but is under no obligation to respond within a prescribed time frame. Requests for Start-Up Assistance are handled in the order in which they were received. Agilent will make reasonable efforts to solve customer problems, but cannot guarantee success. Agilent reserves the right to terminate Start-Up Assistance at any time without notice. Agilent IntuiLink On-Line Help System ----------------------------------- The help files are also available in Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) format (.PDF) in the \pdf_help directory on the Agilent IntuiLink CD-ROM. Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader program for viewing the .PDF files contained in the \pdf_help directory. Troubleshooting Tips and Technical Support Information ------------------------------------------------------ For troubleshooting tips and technical support information, first refer to the Agilent IntuiLink PSA/ESA on-line help system or the FAQ.html file provided in the installation directory. For further assistance, contact the Agilent IntuiLink Technical Support personnel. Local Agilent Technologies service representative can be found on the Agilent web site at www.agilent.com