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The Interface 1000 (IFC 01004) in this system is shown with a green indicator because it is installed and ready
to run. The Reference 600 labeled My Ref600 has a red indicator because it is recording the EIS spectrum
shown on the screen. The Reference 600 labeled Jims Ref600 has a white indicator, showing it is plugged in but
cannot be used. This is an indication of a version mismatch between firmware and instrument.
Types of Interface 5000 instruments
The Interface 5000 comes in two models, the Interface 5000P and the Interface 5000E. You can purchase an
upgrade from a 5000P to a 5000E. To use the upgraded Interface 5000E, enter a new authorization code using
Instrument Manager.
You can use Gamry’s Instrument Manager Application to make changes to the configuration of your Interface
5000 system. Find the application through the Options menu in the Gamry Framework.
The Instrument Manager is used to:
• Rename potentiostats
• Delete potentiostats that are not currently connected to the computer
• Select the order in which potentiostats appear in menus
• Upgrade the potentiostat model from Interface 5000P to Interface 5000E
• Update firmware within potentiostats
Authorization Codes and Label
If you upgrade your Interface 5000 potentiostat or you need to make a correction to your authorization codes,
use the Framework Instrument Manager.
If you change the USB port used to connect the Interface 5000 to your computer, the Windows Device
manager interprets an Interface 5000 on a new USB port as a new Interface 5000.
Firmware Update
Your Interface 5000 was shipped with the latest version of all its firmware. From time to time, Gamry makes
changes to the instrument’s firmware code and a firmware update is required to make use of the new or
improved code.
There are three separate firmware images that can be updated in the field on your Interface 5000. The first is
the Instrument Firmware. This is the program that handles most of the functions of the Interface 5000. The
second is the Communications Firmware. This program handles the USB communications between your
Interface 5000 and the host computer. The third is the PLD firmware, which you should only change if a Gamry
Instruments representative instructs you to.
Initiate the Firmware Update process using the Framework Options, Instrument Manager... command.
Appropriate update files can be obtained from the Gamry Instruments website at www.gamry.com. If you
encounter a problem updating the firmware in your Interface 5000, please contact Gamry Instruments for
assistance.
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