ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Chapter 4: Preparing an ASX-260 or ASX-520 Autosampler
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Supported Firmware Versions
The ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System is compatible with the
following firmware versions:
ASX-520/ASX-520HS: firmware version 2.00 or later.
Where to Get the Firmware
The software needed to upgrade the firmware on the autosampler and the
firmware upgrade file can be downloaded from the CETAC web site. To
download the software and the firmware, go to
http://www.cetac.com/downloads/download.html and select Autosampler
Firmware Update. You will be presented with a form that asks for basic
contact information. Upon completion, you will be e-mailed a web site
address, a login ID and a password that will allow you to download any new
firmware upgrade that may be available for your autosampler along with the
necessary software to perform the upgrade.
You can upgrade the firmware by setting some switches and using a firmware
update utility, or by replacing the processor module ("Rabbit module") in the
autosampler. Contact CETAC to determine which method is most appropriate
for your autosampler. Since upgrading firmware requires access to the inside
of the autosampler, be sure to perform the upgrade while the covers are still off
when you change the pump speed jumper.
Instructions for updating the firmware are on page 42; complete instructions
are also included with the firmware update utility.
The following guide describes the necessary steps for upgrading the
firmware on the ASX-260/520 and ASX-520HS autosamplers.
Autosampler Programming Configuration
The autosampler’s Rabbit processor module must be configured to receive the
firmware. This is achieved by moving jumpers on the main board to place the
system into “programming mode”. Follow the instructions in the following
section to complete the firmware upgrade.
1 Ensure that the autosampler is powered off, and that all covers are removed.
2 On the ASX-520/520HS board, move jumper JP3 and JP4 to JP5 and JP6 (Figure
4-24 shows jumpers).
NOTE:
Main boards of different versions may have varying
locations/positions/quantities of available jumper positions. Follow
nomenclature present on the board for proper jumper positioning.
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