Software And Firmware Upgrade; Accessing The Board Inside The Autosampler - CETAC ASX-520 Upgrading And Servicing Manual

Firmware on the ASX-520 and ASX-520HS Autosamplers with an EXR-8
Guide for Upgrading the
This guide describes the necessary steps for upgrading the firmware on the ASX-520 and
ASX-520HS autosamplers.

Software and Firmware Upgrade

The software needed to upgrade the firmware on the autosampler and the firmware upgrade file
are both included on the CD provided with the EXR-8. The software and firmware can also be
downloaded from the CETAC web site. To download the software and the latest firmware, go to
http://www.cetac.com/downloads/download.html and select Autosampler Firmware Update. You
will be presented with a form that asks for basic contact information. Upon completion, you will
be e-mailed a web site address, a login ID and a password that will allow you to download any
new firmware upgrade that may be available for your autosampler along with the necessary
software to perform the upgrade.

Accessing the Board inside the Autosampler

1. Place the autosampler on a flat surface (Figure 1-1) and turn the unit off.
Figure 1-1. Front view of ASX-520 Autosampler.
2. Remove the two Kynar thumbscrews from the Y-axis home block (Figure 1-2).
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