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SV 200A User Manual
11 INSTRUMENT UPGRADE
There are three separate programs loaded into the instrument’s memory:
1. FIRMWARE,
2. BOOTSTRAP,
3. HARDBOOT.
The
FIRMWARE
is a
program dedicated for the main processor of the instrument which maintains
functions in relation to the user interface, measurements, files and communication. SVANTEK
constantly improves functionalities of their instruments, so it is recommended to install the most recent
firmware upgrade.
The
BOOTSTRAP
is a
program for the main processor dedicated for the
FIRMWARE
upgrade.
The
HARDBOOT
is inerasable program designed to conduct the upgrade or repair process of the
BOOTSTRAP
only.
The user can upgrade
FIRMWARE
and
BOOTSTRAP
programs
of the SV 200A instrument.
11.1 I
NSTRUMENT UPGRADE VIA
USB
CABLE
To upgrade the
FIRMWARE
program the
BOOTSTRAP
mode should be entered.
1. Switch the instrument off if it is switched on.
2. Connect SV 200A
to the PC using SC 256A cable.
3. Press and hold the
key and switch on the instrument, shortly pressing simultaneously the
key. That boots the instrument into
BOOTSTRAP
mode.
4. Run batch file from the upgrade package on your PC.
Upgrade of the
BOOTSTRAP
program is conducted through the
HARDBOOT
service program. It can
be done via the USB cable only.
5. Switch the instrument off if it is switched on.
6. Connect SV 200A
to the PC using provided the SC 256A cable.
7. Press and hold the
and
keys simultaneously and switch on the instrument, shortly
pressing simultaneously the
key. That boots the instrument into
HARDBOOT
mode.
8. Run batch file included in the upgrade package on your PC.
11.2 F
IRMWARE UPGRADE VIA
S
VAN
NET
W
EB
-
SERVICE
1. Open the
Configuration
page in the SvanNET web-service.
2. Make sure the measurement is stopped.
3. Open
Firmware upgrade
section.