Technical data

System 24
Agilent N8201A Performance Downconverter Synthetic Instrument Module, 250 kHz to 26.5 GHz 503
Security
Pressing Security brings up the Security menu.
Key Path: System
Dependencies/Couplings: The active function is disabled.
Remote Command:
There is no remote command for this key.
Secure Erase All
Erases all persistent storage in the instrument. When pressed, the N8201A will display the
following message: “This key will delete all data and firmware in
the instrument. You will need to reinstall firmware after
executing this operation. Press the key again if you wish
to proceed.” Thus, this key requires two presses to select the function. Upon the
second press, the instrument displays the following message: “Please Confirm
Erase Operation. Press Yes to erase all data and firmware
from the instrument. Press No to cancel the operation.” Refer
to “Managing Security" on page 506.
Key Path: System, Security
Remote Command:
:SYSTem:SECurity:CLEAr
Remote Command Notes:
This command blocks the parser until the command is completed. Since this command also
causes the instrument firmware to be turned off, no further communication with the
instrument will be possible.
Example:
SYST:SEC:CLEA
Secure Erase User
This key is only active if Option 117 is licensed. Erases the compact Flash on the
USB/Compact Flash Interface board. This includes all saved states and traces. When this
key is pressed, the instrument displays the following message: “This key will
reformat the C:drive and erase all user data from the
instrument. You will lose all saved states and traces.
Press the key again if you wish to proceed.” Thus, this key requires