11 Updating the
Instrument Software
About the Instrument Software
The LI-8100A internal instrument software is programmed into the instrument's
flash memory; it can be updated using the LI-8100_update program available from
LI-COR's web site at http://www.licor.com. LI-COR may periodically provide
updates to the instrument software; follow the instructions below to install the
instrument (embedded) software.
Installing the Instrument Software
Note that the following operation may require 20-30 minutes to complete. Make
sure that if you are using battery power that you have sufficient charge to operate
the LI-8100A for 30 minutes or more. Follow these steps to update the instrument
software:
1. Turn the LI-8100A OFF. Make sure the computer and the LI-8100A are
connected via the serial cables included, as described in Section 2, Initial
Setup.
2. Locate the LI8100_update program, and double-click on the icon to start
the program. Alternatively, select Run from the Windows Start menu, and
locate the LI8100_update program.
3. Choose the serial port on your computer to which the LI-8100A is connected
using the arrow keys in the Update Window at Step 2.
4. Click on the Connect button.
5. Turn the LI-8100A ON.
6. The update will begin. A series of messages will appear in the window, as
shown in Figure 11-1 below.
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