Agilent Module Firmware Upgrade Procedure - Agilent Technologies 8163A User Manual

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Agilent Module Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Agilent module firmware is upgraded via GPIB or a serial null-modem
cable.
You require a PC running MS Windows 95 or NT 4.0 or higher. To
update via GPIB the PC must be fitted with a suitable interface card.
Alternatively, a serial null-modem cable is required, such as is
supplied with your Agilent 8163A/B mainframe.
You also require the module update program, which is supplied both
on the Support CD-ROM and as a web download. Copy
Module_Update.exe to a directory on your PC's hard drive, then
execute Module_Update.exe to install the module update program.
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The readme.htm file associated with the module_update program
contains
• Notification of prerequisites,
• Notification of known issues,
as well as detailed instructions for use.
Be sure to study this file before attempting to use the module update
software.
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The floppy update procedure for the Agilent 81480A and
81640A/42A/80A/82A Tunable Laser Modules is no longer
suppported. Please update your modules via GPIB or a null-modem
serial cable as described above.
Agilent 8163A/B, 8164A/B, and 8166A/B User's Guide, Fourth Edition
Firmware Upgrade Process