ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Chapter 4: Preparing an ASX-260 or ASX-520 Autosampler
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Loading the Firmware Upgrade
The software required to upgrade/load the firmware on the autosampler and
the firmware upgrade files are located on the installation CD provided with the
ASX
PRESS PLUS system.
Establish Communications
1 Ensure that the Z-drive assembly is properly installed on the autosampler Y-
arm.
2 Connect the power cord to the autosampler power supply, connect the serial
cable to the host computer and
turn the autosampler on
3 Start a terminal emulator program, as described in "
.
Operating a CETAC
Autosampler Using a Terminal Program" on page 137.
4 Enter the VERSS command. The system will respond with the current
firmware version.
Note it here._______________________
5 Enter HOME. This is to verify that the system is communicating.
6 Close the terminal emulator program.
Setup of Rabbit Utility
7 Run the Rabbit Field Utility application, RFU.exe, from the CD provided (Figure
3-62). On a Windows XP equipped PC, this may be accessed via the path:
1. Start»My Computer
2. Right click on the drive letter containing the CD, and select open
3. Select the folder named “ASX Firmware for ASX
PRESS”
4. Select “RFU” (This is the Rabbit Field Utility)
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