Keithley DMM6500 Quick Start Manual page 17

How do I upgrade firmware?
Upgrade files are available at tek.com/keithley.
From the front panel:
1.
Copy the firmware file (.upg file) to a USB flash drive.
2.
Verify that the firmware file is in the root subdirectory of
the flash drive and that it is the only firmware file in that
location.
3.
Disconnect any terminals that are attached to the
instrument.
4.
Turn the instrument power off. Wait a few seconds.
5.
Turn the instrument power on.
6.
Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the front panel
of the instrument.
7.
From the instrument front panel, press the MENU key.
8.
Under System, select Info/Manage.
Do not turn off power or remove the USB flash drive
until the upgrade process is complete.
The firmware file must be in the root subdirectory of
the flash drive and must be the only firmware file in that
location. You can upgrade or downgrade the firmware
from the front panel or from the virtual front panel.
9.
Choose an upgrade option:
• To upgrade to a newer version of firmware, select
Upgrade to New.
• To return to a previous version of firmware, select
Downgrade to Older.
10.
If the instrument is controlled remotely, a message is
displayed. Select Yes to continue.
11.
When the upgrade is complete, reboot the instrument.
A message is displayed while the upgrade is in progress.
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