17.5 Updating the System Firmware
Procedure
Obtaining the Update File
1.
Download the most recent system file from YOKOGAWA GS820 Web page
(http://tmi.yokogawa.com/products/generators-sources/source-measure-units/
gs820-multi-channel-source-measure-unit/) to your PC.
2.
Connect the PC and the GS820 using a USB cable.
3.
Copy the system file to the volatile storage (GS820RAM).
Updating the System Firmware
1.
Press
SHIFT+SETUP (MISC)
to display the MISC menu.
2.
Press the
Next 1/2
soft key.
3.
Press the
Firmware Update
soft key.
The system file automatically opens and the update operation is carried out.
An error will occur if there is no system file in the GS820RAM.
4.
When the update operation is completed, a message prompting you to power
cycle the GS820 appears. If the message is displayed, cycle the GS820 power.
Note
• It takes some time to completely copy the system file to the volatile storage (GS820RAM).
Carry out the procedure below to check that the file copy operation is complete before
updating the firmware.
1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area on the Windows
desktop.
2. In the window that opens, click
USB Mass Storage Device
, and then click
Stop
.
3. In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box that opens, confirm the information, and click
OK
.
If the copy operation has been completed, the “Safe to Remove Hardware” message will
appear.
• Do not turn the power OFF after you select FirmwareUpdate until the system is completely
written. If you do, the GS820 may malfunction.
• If the system firmware is updated, all of the data files stored on the GS820RAM will be
cleared. Be sure to move important data files to a different directory in advance.
Explanation
To update the system firmware, the most recent system file must be stored on the
GS820RAM in advance.
You can download the system file from YOKOGAWA website. Check the site at the
following URL.
http://tmi.yokogawa.com/products/generators-sources/source-measure-units/gs820-
multi-channel-source-measure-unit/
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