Updating The Spectrum Master Firmware - Anritsu Spectrum Master MS2711E 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 web site:
http://www.anritsu.com/
Search for the product model number. The firmware updates are on the product page under
the Library tab in the "Drivers, Software Downloads" section.
Note The "Release History" link provides a summary of the firmware changes.
1. Click on the "Firmware Update for the Spectrum Master MS2711E" link.
2. Click the "Download" button and then "Run". After the download is complete, press
"Run" again and follow the onscreen instructions. Press "Help (?)" for additional
information.
3. After the firmware update is saved on the USB memory stick, eject the memory stick
from the computer.
4. Turn the Spectrum Master off and insert the USB memory stick into the
Spectrum Master.
5. Connect the AC adapter and turn the Spectrum Master On.
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 and 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 compete, the Spectrum Master will restart.
Do not turn off the instrument during the firmware update to avoid potential
Note
permanent damage to the instrument.
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