Information On The Current Version And History - R&S SMB100A Release Notes

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General information
This document describes the procedure of applying a firmware update to the
R&S®SMB100A Signal Generator. It furthermore describes the differences between
the several firmware versions. The most current firmware version can be obtained from
www.rohde-schwarz.com.
Instruments covered
This firmware version 5.00.116.88 is suitable for all instruments of type
R&S®SMB100A including all options. This includes frequency options SMB-B101,
SMB-B102, SMB-B103, SMB-B106, SMB-B112, SMB-B112L, SMB-B120, SMB-
B120L, SMB-B131, SMB-B140, SMB-B140L and SMB-B140N. Furthermore, it is
suitable for instruments of type SMB100N (Model K31).
Identify current firmware version
The current instrument firmware revision is indicated during the startup sequence of
the instrument. In addition, it is provided in the SETUP Software/Options dialog and it
is part of the SCPI *IDN instrument identification string.
Potential malfunction of assembly!
It is strongly recommended to do no firmware downgrade below the version the
device was originally delivered with. New module revisions as well as improved
structure of calibration data may not be supported by older firmware versions.
It is strongly recommended to update the firmware by means of the maintenance
system, as described in chapter 4. This avoids interference between the existing and
the new firmware. All user data on the instrument will be deleted during update.
The frequency and level setting times are slightly increased (about 100µs) by this
firmware version. So according with this version the data sheet has been modified to
reflect the extended setting times. Nevertheless, the setting times typically fulfill the
previous specification.
The functional improvements of the different firmware versions are registered below.
New features are described in detail the build-in help system and in the latest version
of the operating manual which can be obtained from www.rohde-schwarz.com.
Release Notes 1234.5678.02 - 01

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