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Keithley Instruments
2701 ROM Upgrade Software vA06
Firmware Upgrade Notice
12/10/2003
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 A06 or higher on the Model 2701,
an upgrade is not needed.
b) If the firmware revision is A05 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
this upgrade.
2. Download the 2701 A06 Firmware upgrade.exe file from the
Keithley Web site, www.keithley.com to a temporary directory
on your PC.
3. From Windows click Start->Run. Click the Browse button and
navigate to temporary directory and select the 2701 A06
Firmware upgrade.exe file. This should return you to the
Run dialog box. Click OK to run the WinZip Self-Extractor.
Specify a temporary directory to unzip the install files to
and click Unzip. When the unzip operation has finished
click OK and then Close.
4. From Windows click Start->Run. Click the Browse button and
navigate to the temporary directory where you unzipped the
files and select the setup.exe file. This should return
you to the Run dialog box. Click OK to run the setup and
follow all prompted instructions.
5. From Windows click Start->Programs->Keithley Instruments->
Model 2701 Flash Upgrade vA06 and follow all prompted
instructions.
6. Perform Step 1 above (determine the firmware revision of
your mainframe) to verify correct installation. NOTE:
Error +516,"Battery Backed Memory Lost" will be displayed
after the first power cycle after upgrade.