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2 Additional Information
How to Update a Module
For information about instrument and module firmware upgrade
procedures refer to Firmware Upgrades on page 453
To set the mainframe in Module Update mode:
1Press the Config hardkey.
2 Move to the <Module Update> menu option and press Enter. You see a
box that displays Module Update mode as on.
3 Press [OK] to start the Module Firmware Download process.
The Baudrate set for the serial interface of the instrument should match
that set for the PC serial interface connected to it.
The PC serial interface should be configured to match the instrument’s
fixed parameters. Refer to
Serial Interface on page 341.
Module Update mode is necessary only when updating a module via the
serial interface.