Firmware Upgrade; Introduction; Procedure - Fluke 9500B User Handbook Manual

8.2.3

Firmware Upgrade

8.2.3.1

Introduction

The Model 9500B firmware can be upgraded
using a 'Personal Computer Memory Card
Interface Adaptor' (PC-Card). To do this, the
Model 9500B has been fitted with FLASH
memory chips to provide the update capability.
If an upgrade is required for your Model 9500B
unit(s), your Service Center will inform you
and provide the appropriate PC-Card.
This Sub-Section describes the routine
procedure for upgrading the firmware. Note
that the 'All' Self Test appears twice in the
procedure: before and after carrying out the
upgrade. This is included on two occasions to
determine whether any difficulties were present
before the upgrade, or whether they have arisen
as a result of the upgrade.
8.2.3.2

Procedure

1. 'All' Self Test (Refer to paras 8.3.1 &
8.3.2):
Execute a 'All' Self Test and record any errors.
If printing facilities are available, select the
PRINT option to obtain a hard copy of the
results.
2. Prepare the 9500B:
a. Switch 9500B Power OFF.
b. Locate the FACTORY SET switches
on the 9500B rear panel:
CAL FACTORY SET
ENABLE
DISABLE
6 7 8
i. Remove the switch cover by
releasing its retaining screw.
CAL FACTORY SET
ENABLE
DISABLE
6 7 8
ii. Set Switch 6 to the ENABLE
position (up) Do not disturb any of
the other switches.
CAL FACTORY SET
ENABLE
DISABLE
6 7 8
3. Insert the PC-Card:
a. Locate 'PCMCIA SLOT 1' in the
9500B front panel.
b. Insert the PC-Card into 'PCMCIA
SLOT 1', exerting just enough pressure
to push out the black button by the side
of the slot.
4. Re-Program the Firmware:
a. Switch 9500B Power ON.
b. Observe the following growth pattern
on the 9500B LCD display:
The process takes approximately 2 minutes to
complete. When complete, a repetitive, pulsed
audible tone will be heard.
If for any reason a continuous audible tone is
heard, the update has not been successful.
Note the current state of the growth pattern on
the display, and relay this information back to
the Service Center.
Section 8: Model 9500B — Routine Maintenance and Test
5. Recover the Operational State of the
9500B:
a. Switch 9500B Power OFF.
b. Return Switch 6 to the DISABLE
position. Do not disturb any of the
other switches.
c. Replace and secure the switch cover.
d. Remove the PC-Card, switch the
9500B Power ON and wait for
approximately 40 seconds until the
Power-On Selftest is complete.
e. On the right of the 9500B front panel,
press the Mode key.
f. At the bottom of the 9500B LCD
display, press the soft CONFIG key,
and check that the firmware issue,
shown on the screen, matches that on
the PC-Card.
g. Transfer back to the Mode Selection
screen by pressing the Mode key.
6. 'All' Self Test (Refer to paras 8.3.1 &
8.3.2):
a. Execute an 'All' Self Test and record
any errors. If printing facilities are
available, select the PRINT option to
obtain a hard copy of the results (refer
also to paras 8.4).
b. Note any differences between the self
tests at items 1 and 6.
c. Report the results of the upgrade
procedure back to the Service Center.
The Model 9500B firmware upgrade is now
complete. Please return your PCMCIA to the
Service Center.
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