
b.
Record the version number of the firmware, then select
Done
.
2.
Determine the version number of the new firmware.
a.
On a computer connected to the Internet, go to
b.
Click
Support
, then
Software Downloads
.
c.
Select your instrument from the list, then click
Updates & Patches
.
d.
Find the appropriate file. If the version number is:
• The same as the current version (from step 1
), you do not need to upgrade
the firmware.
• Different from the current version (from step 1
), follow the steps below to
download and upgrade the firmware.
3.
Download the new firmware to a USB drive:
a.
Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the computer.
b.
Click the link in the Software column to download the file. Select the USB drive as the location
for the saved file.
c.
Remove the USB drive from the computer when the download is complete.
To upgrade the instrument with the new firmware:
1. Follow the instructions in “Backing up run methods and other settings”
to save your
run methods and settings from the instrument.
2. Insert the USB drive with the new firmware in the USB port on the front of the instrument.
3. Log in as a user with Administrator access.
4. In the
Main Menu
screen, select
Settings Menu
.
5. In the
Settings Menu
screen, select
Admin Menu
.
6. In the
Admin Menu
screen, select
Upgrade Firmware
.
The
Firmware Upgrade
screen opens:
Chapter 4
Utilities
Upgrading system firmware
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