Tektronix AWG610 - Manual (Page 287)

The UTILITY Window
AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual
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Upgrading the System Software
The system software in the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator can be
updated by using the utility menu. The System software consists of both the user
program and the operating system. The upgrades can be done independent of
each other. Refer to page 3–152 for information regarding the current system
software versions.
Do the following prior to performing the system software upgrade procedure:
H Read the Instruction documents included in the upgrade kit carefully.
H Refer to the instruction documents included in the upgrade kit for more
information.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the instrument, follow the instruction documenta-
tion included in the upgrade kit.
Follow the steps below to upgrade system software:
1. Copy the system software in the upgrade kit to the AWG610 Arbitrary
Waveform Generator internal hard disk.
2. Push UTILITY (front-panel)
! System (bottom) ! Update System Soft-
ware... (side)
! Update Program... or Update OS... (side).
3. Before executing the update, a caution dialog appears. Push the OK (side)
button to continue, or the Cancel (side) button to abort.
The Select File dialog box appears.
4. Select the file for upgrade that was copied in step 1, then press the OK (side)
button.
The file confirmation dialog box appears.
5. Press the OK (side) button.
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator checks the selected file
properties. The “Illegal file format” message appears if you select an invalid
file. The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator updates the system
software.
6. After the updating procedure has completed, power off, then power on the
instrument. The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator starts up with
updated system software.
Preparation
Upgrade Procedure