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Instruction Manual
PSI 800 R Series
EN
Date: 05-13-2011
7. Miscellaneous
7.1 Accessories and options
Following accessories are optionally available:
a) Digital interface cards
Pluggable and retrofitable, digital interface cards for
USB, RS232, CAN or Ethernet/LAN (SCPI only) are
available. There is one interface card slot available
with every model.
Following options are available:
a) Watercooling
Internally integrated water cooling block. The water-
cooling is used prevent premature shutdown of the
power output because of overheating.
7.2 Firmware update
A firmware update of the device should only be done
if the device shows erroneous behaviour or if new
features have been implemented.
In order to update a device, it requires a certain digital
interface card, a new firmware file and a Windows
software called „Update tool“.
These interfaces are qualified to be used for a firm-
ware update:
•
IF-U2 (USB)
•
IF-R2 (RS232)
•
IF-E2 (Ethernet/USB)
In case none of the above interface types is at hand,
the device can not be updated. Please contact your
dealer for a solution. The update tool and the parti-
cular firmware file for your device are obtainable from
the website of the device manufacturer, or are mailed
upon request. The update tool will guide the user
through the semi-automatic update process.
