Firmware Upgrade; Accessing The Release Notes; Reset The Hardware; Lithium Battery - Keithley 4200A-SCS Reference Manual

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Section 12: Maintenance

Firmware upgrade

When the system software is updated, you should upgrade firmware for each 4200A-SCS instrument.

Before starting the firmware upgrade, make sure the 4200A-SCS is powered by an uninterruptable

power source. Refer to the release notes for detailed instructions on the firmware upgrade of 4200A-

SCS instruments, including the specific versions required for each instrument. See

release notes

Power the 4200A-SCS with an uninterruptable power supply during the firmware upgrade process.

Interruption of the firmware upgrade process may damage an instrument card.

To upgrade the firmware:

1. From the Windows taskbar, select Start.

2. In the Keithley Instruments folder, select the Firmware Upgrade tool. If your instrument needs to

be upgraded, the Upgrade button is active and the Status column shows "Upgrade Required."

3. Select an instrument that needs to be updated, and select Upgrade.

A progress bar is displayed during the upgrade. Note that each instrument card type is upgraded

Refer to the Learning Center for the release notes.

If you suspect a problem with any 4200A-SCS hardware, do not use Windows Task Manager to close

any open applications. Both hardware and software issues may occur.

To reset the hardware:

1. Select Start.

2. Type resethw.

3. Select the instruments that need reset.

4. Click Reset.

The 4200A-SCS contains a CR2032 cell (LiMnO2) battery. Perchlorate material may require special

handling. See

This battery is not replaceable by the user.

(on page 12-4) for more information.

Hazardous waste - perchlorate

Model 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer Reference Manual

(http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate).

4200A-901-01 Rev. C / February 2017

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