Updating The Spectrum Master Firmware - Anritsu Spectrum Master MS2712E User Manual

System Operations
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Updating the Spectrum Master Firmware

The Spectrum Master is updated using a USB memory stick. Updated product information
can be found on the Anritsu website:
http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/test-measurement/mobile-wireless-communications/spectrum-
analyzers
Search for the product model number and click the link. On the product page, press the
Downloads link, then click the Drivers/Firmware/Software tab.
Note The "Firmware Revision History" link provides a summary of the firmware changes.
1. Click on the "Firmware Update for the Spectrum Master MS271xE" link.
2. Click the "Download" button, then "Run". After the download is complete, press "Run"
again and follow the on-screen instructions. Press "Help (?)" for additional information.
3. After the firmware update is saved on a USB memory stick, eject the memory stick from
the computer.
4. Turn the Spectrum Master off and insert the memory stick into the instrument.
5. Connect the AC adapter and turn on the Spectrum Master.
6. The instrument should update automatically. Follow the instrument prompts.
7. If the automatic update did not start, complete the following steps:
a. On the instrument, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key.
b. Press the following key sequence: System Options > Reset > Update Firmware.
The Load Firmware menu opens.
c. Press the Load Firmware main menu key (located at the bottom left corner of the
instrument screen).
d. Press the Update Application Firmware submenu key.
e. From the choices presented, select the desired "Save" mode.
f. Press the Enter key to begin the firmware update.
g. Press the Enter key one more time to confirm that you want to upgrade the
instrument firmware.
8. After the update is complete, the instrument will restart.
Do not turn off the instrument during the firmware update to avoid potential
Note
permanent damage.
MS2712E/13E User Guide
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