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The Base Station and instrument light should be blue and the following battery symbol
upper right-hand corner on the instrument should be displayed.
2. The instrument is running software version OSi05 or later.
To verify:
From the Home screen, navigate to: More Options > Instrument Status
Select page that shows the Firmware and verify the name of the firmware is OSi05 or later (i.e.,
OSi06, OSi07, OSi08, etc.).
Procedure:
Perform the following steps to download and install a software update using the USB memory device:
CAUTION: During the installation, do not remove the instrument or the USB memory device from the
Base Station. When the installation is complete, the instrument will display a message indicating that
new software has been installed. The display of this message is the indication that it is safe to remove
the instrument and USB memory device from the Base Station.
1. From the Home screen, navigate to: More Options > Instrument Options > Software Installation >
Install From USB
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. When presented with the name of the software package to be installed, record the name before
proceeding (this information may be used at the end of the procedure to verify that the software
update has been completed).
• Press Next to continue with the installation of the software package, OR
• Press Cancel to terminate the installation
4. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions. During the installation process, the instrument screen
will go blank and remain blank for several minutes. This is normal.
• Do not remove the instrument from the Base Station.
• Do not remove the memory device from the Base Station.
5. When the installation is complete, the instrument screen will illuminate and display a message that
new software has been installed. The display of this message is the indication that the installation is
complete and it is safe to remove the instrument and USB memory device from the Base Station.
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Rev. Date: 02-Nov-2022