Keithley 2657A User Manual

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ppendix A: Maintenance Model 2657A High Power System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
A-4 2657A-901-01 Rev. B/December 2012
Upgrading the firmware
Upgrade files are available on the Keithley Instruments website (http://www.keithley.com).
To locate the upgrade files on the Keithley website:
1. Select the Support tab.
2. Search for your model number's firmware:
a. In the model number box, type 2657A.
b. Select Firmware.
c. Click the search button.
3. A list of available firmware updates and any available documentation for the instrument is
displayed. Click the desired file to download.
Disconnect the input and output terminals before you upgrade.
Do not remove power from the Model 2657A High Power System SourceMeter
®
instrument or remove
the flash drive while an upgrade is in progress. Wait until the instrument completes the upgrade
procedure and the opening display is shown.
To upgrade the firmware using the front panel:
1. Copy the firmware upgrade file to a USB flash drive.
2. Disconnect the input and output terminals to and from the instrument.
3. Power on the Model 2657A.
4. If the Model 2657A is in remote mode, press the EXIT (LOCAL) key once to place the instrument
in local mode.
5. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the front panel of the Model 2657A.
6. From the Model 2657A front panel, press the MENU key
7. Scroll to the UPGRADE menu item (by turning the navigation wheel ), and then press the
ENTER key.
8. Scroll to and select the file (located on the USB flash drive) that contains the appropriate version
of firmware.
9. Press the ENTER key to upgrade the firmware.
To upgrade the firmware from the web interface:
1. Access the instrument's web page (for additional information, see Step 5: Access the instrument's
web page (on page C-9)).
2. From the left navigation area, select Flash Upgrade.
3. Log in if necessary.
4. Click Upgrade Firmware. A file selection dialog box is shown.
5. Select the file that contains the appropriate version of firmware.
6. Click Open. A progress dialog box is displayed. When the upgrade begins, the front panel display
will also display the progress.
7. After the instrument automatically restarts, it will be ready for use.
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Keithley 2657A Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	2657A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English