Keithley Model 2701 Firmware Upgrade Notice vA05 free download

File name Model 2701 Firmware Upgrade Notice vA05.txt

Keithley Instruments 2701 ROM Upgrade Software vA05 Firmware Upgrade Notice 11/18/2002 This file contains additional information regarding the installation and use of the ROM upgrade software for the Model 2701 Multimeter/ Data Acquisition System. Please review the contents of this file before installing or using the ROM Upgrade software. Introduction Upgrade Software for the Model 2701 is available for those who wish to have the latest firmware enhancements and upgrades installed on their instrument. Step 1. Determine the firmware revision of your Model 2701 The firmware revision is briefly displayed during the power-on sequence of the instrument. When the instrument is turned on, all display annunciators will turn on for a short period of time. After that, the firmware revision will be briefly displayed as follows: REV: yyy zzz where: yyy is the mainframe revision (e.g., A04 of the Model 2701). zzz is the display board firmware revision (e.g., A01), which does not apply to this upgrade. To determine the firmware revision remotely, use the *IDN? query command. After sending the *IDN? command and addressing the instrument to talk, the following response message is sent to the computer: KEITHLEY INSTRUMENTS INC.,MODEL wwww,xxxxxxx,yyy/zzz where: wwww is the mainframe model (2701). xxxxxxx is the serial number of the mainframe. yyy is the firmware revision of the mainframe. zzz is the display board firmware revision. Step 2. Determine the next course of action Based on the firmware revision of your Model 2701, choose the appropriate course of action: a) If the firmware revision is A05 or higher on the Model 2701, an upgrade is not needed. b) If the firmware revision is A04 or lower on the Model 2701, and you wish to have the latest firmware enhancements and upgrades installed on your instrument, proceed to Step 3 to perform the upgrade. Step 3. Perform the ROM upgrade System requirements The minimum requirements include a Pentium-class PC running Windows 95 or later. The firmware can be installed via the Ethernet or the RS-232 interface: Ethernet interface - Refer to Model 2701 Instrument Networking Instruction Manual (document number 2701-904-01) for interface configuration. This may also require assistance from your IS (Information Systems) or IT (Information Technology) group. RS-232 interface - If using the RS-232 port, use an RS-232C cable to connect the communications port to the Model 2701. NOTE: With RS-232, upgrade takes approximately 20 minutes. ROM upgrade procedure 1. From Windows, click Start->Settings->Control Panel>Add/ Remove Programs, and then remove any Model 2701 ROM upgrades if previously installed. NOTE: All saved scanlists, setups, and buffer readings will be lost with