3. In the Update Instrument Firmware Program dialog box, enter the instrument ID (if using serial port) ... using TCP/IP).

4. In the Open File dialog box, select the firmware update file, then click the Open button.

5. File transfer progress can be monitored by looking at the transferred blocks in the lower left corner of the iPort window as well as on the instrument's display.

6. Once the file transfer is complete, the instrument will automatically reboot. There may be some error messages regarding configuration and calibration files that are displayed, this is normal after a firmware update. At this time, the bootloader and application code in each of the low-level processors will be updated to the latest version.

7. To verify all updates were successful, go to the ALARMS menu and make sure the board status alarms at the bottom of the menu all show “OK”. If any board status alarms show “FAIL”, try rebooting the instrument and checking the ALARMS menu again. If they still show “FAIL”, contact technical service.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when ...