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1437.4445.00 | Version 02 | R&S AREG800A | The software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open Source Acknowledgment" provided with the product. ® The following abbreviations are used throughout this document: R&S AREG800A is abbreviated as R&SAREG800A...
® R&S AREG800A Information on the current version and history Contents Information on the current version and history ....... 3 Version 5.00.057.63 ....................3 Modifications to the documentation ..........5 Firmware update ................. 6 Validity information ....................6 Downgrade ......................6 Updating Information ....................
Information on the current version and history 1 Information on the current version and history To ensure the R&S AREG800A remains highly secure when being updated, only signed updates will be released. This will make it possible to detect all future unsigned or manipulated updates.
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® R&S AREG800A Information on the current version and history Modified Functionality / Changed Behavior None Improvements None Known Issues Changing the Bandwidth Configuration in the System Operation Setup reactivates 937303 the disabled channels in Measurement Setup / Channel Config...
® R&S AREG800A Modifications to the documentation 2 Modifications to the documentation The current documentation is up-to-date. Release Notes 1437.4445.00 - 02...
Firmware update 3 Firmware update 3.1 Validity information Device Order Number R&S® AREG800A Radar Echo Generator 1437.4400K02 3.2 Downgrade Kommentiert [BT11]: Generally it is not recommended to use an earlier version than the latest version available. In some cases the older versions do not support the hardware used in your instrument.
Connect USB stick to PC and copy the update file to the root directory Wait until copy procedure has finished and remove USB stick ● Install new firmware on R&S®AREG800A: Connect USB stick to instrument ● Switch on instrument, if instrument is powered off ●...
® R&S AREG800A Firmware update Risk of DUT damage During internal adjustments, the instrument temporarily applies high power at the RF output, High power at the RF output may destroy a connected DUT (device under test). Adjustments requiring external measurement equipment are not affected by the firmware update and need not to be performed.
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When finished, close Nero and disconnect external USB CD/DVD drive Install new firmware on R&S®AREG800A ● Instrument must be switched off Connect the external USB CD/DVD drive to the R&S®AREG800A ● ● Switch on Instrument The instrument boots from external drive ●...
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® R&S AREG800A Firmware update If the CD refuses to boot please ensure that you have burned the ISO-image as an “image” and not as a single file. Check the CD regarding presence of several files. Release Notes 1437.4445.00 - 02...
® R&S AREG800A Customer support 4 Customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde &...
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