HP ESG E4400B Installation Note page 13

= The new hardware must be physically installed before continuing the download
N
process. Consult the hardware installation note for more information. The download
process will now be terminated.
c. Connect the serial cable between the signal generator to the computer's COM1 port, then press
any key on the computer's keyboard to continue.
d. Turn on the signal generator, then press any key on the computer's keyboard to continue.
e. When you are prompted with Be sure the instrument RS-232 settings under the
front panel keys [Utility] [HP-IB/RS-232] are set as follows
(Baud rate = 19200, Echo = off, Transmit Pace = None, Receive Pace = X On, RTS/CTS = RTS
On), verify the settings and then press any key on the computer's keyboard to continue.
f. When you are prompted with Note: If this ESG contains an old bootrom, executing
this download will cause the instrument to reinitialize the user file
system, arb file system, and instrument states. Instrument calibration
files will not be affected. Do you want to proceed? (Y/N) Return], press the
computer keyboard
= Continue with the download.
Y
= Terminate the download.
N
g. Once the download starts, it will take 40 minutes to complete. No further interaction is
required. While the download is in progress, dlserial.bat will show the communication that is
taking place with the signal generator. What appear to be several (non-highlighted) prompts will
appear on the display. These will be automatically answered by the dlserial.ksh program.
NOTE After the firmware download is complete, the instrument will reboot automatically.
If the download process fails (due to loss of synchronization, accidental loss of power, etc.),
NOTE
repeat from Step 4.
9. When dlserial.bat completes and the signal generator is running the new firmware, disconnect the
RS-232 cable.
10. To verify that the new firmware has been downloaded, on the signal generator press
Instrument Info/Help Mode
displayed under "Instrument Information."
Troubleshooting Hints
1. If the signal generator does not enter remote mode when downloading:
• Make sure that you turn on the signal generator within 5 seconds of the request.
• Make sure that the serial cable is plugged into the palmtop with the HP logo facing up.
• Make sure that the serial cable and adapters are securely connected to the signal generator.
2. If the signal generator displays Command not found or if the download stops working properly:
• Make sure that the power in not interrupted and no keys are pressed on the signal generator
during the download.
• Make sure that the serial cable is securely connected.
• Check the palmtop for a low battery.
Installation Note E4400-90235
or key.
Y N
> . The new firmware revision and firmware date should be
Diagnostic Info
>
Utility
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