HEIDENHAIN GAGE-CHEK 2000 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Servicing and maintenance | Updating the firmware
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12.5 Updating the firmware
The firmware is the operating system of the product. You can import new versions
of the firmware via the product's USB port or the network connection.
Prior to the firmware update, you must comply with the release notes
for the respective software version and the information they contain
regarding reverse compatibility.
In order to be on the safe the side, the current settings must be backed
up if the unit’s firmware is going to be updated.
Requirement
The new firmware is available as a *.dro file
To update the firmware over the USB port, the current firmware must be stored
on a USB mass storage device (FAT32 format)
To update the firmware via the network interface, the current firmware must be
available in a folder on the network drive
Starting a firmware update
Tap Settings in the main menu
Tap Service
Open in the sequence
Firmware update
Continue
The service application is launched
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