3.6
Firmware Update
The firmware upgrade process requires a computer running a Windows
operating system and with the latest Mini-Circuits GUI (Graphical User
Interface) program installed for the PTE model to be upgraded.
3.6.1
Model serial numbers which support firmware Upgrade are:
Model P/N
Serial Number
RUDAT-6000-30
11505310041 and greater
RUDAT-6000-60
11506070001 and greater
RUDAT-6000-90
11505310001 and greater
RUDAT-6000-110
11510110020 and greater
RUDAT-4000-120
11510110020 and greater
RUDAT-13G-90
All units
RCDAT-6000-30
All units
RCDAT-8000-30
All units
RCDAT-6000-60
All units
RCDAT-8000-60
All units
RCDAT-3000-63W2
All units
RCDAT-6000-90
All units
RCDAT-8000-90
All units
RCDAT-6000-110
All units
RCDAT-4000-120
All units
RC4DAT-6G-90
All units
3.6.2
All products are shipped with the latest available firmware and
an
update is usually not required. Mini-Circuits occasionally makes firmware update files available
as a courtesy to add additional features or correct known issues. Please contact
for details.
3.6.3
The upgrade is done using a.hex file provided and
the programmable
attenuator GUI. The GUI
must be started in USB control (See
section
3.1
) to allow firmware
upgrade. Click on the Firmware button on the left side of the screen.
Note:
If the file name of the .Hex file is changed it will not be recognized as a valid firmware file.
A power interrupt, to either the computer or the attenuator while the firmware is being
updated may cause the firmware to be corrupted. It is therefore recommended to only
update the firmware while both the attenuator and the computer are connected to an
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).
CAUTION
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