R&S SMA100A Firmware Update
Release Notes for Firmware 1171.5360.52 28
Prepare Memory Stick
Download update file to a PC.
Connect USB stick to PC and copy the update file into the root directory.
Wait until copy procedure has finished and remove USB stick.
Install new firmware on R&S
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SMA100A:
Switch on instrument.
Wait until instrument is operational.
Connect USB stick to instrument.
Wait a few seconds until message box appears. Confirm by pressing the rotary
knob.
Select firmware version using the arrow keys and press knob to start update.
Wait until ”Software update successful“ message box appears. This may take
several minutes.
Press any front panel key to shut down instrument and remove USB stick.
Restart instrument by pressing the power button.
Depending on the current firmware version, this update procedure alternatively can be initiated by applying
the USB memory stick while the instrument is powered off. In this case the update procedure is triggered
right after powering on the instrument.
Check for PCI FPGA update
During reboot the firmware automatically checks whether an update of the internal PCI-
FPGA is required.
If the PCI-FPGA is up to date, instrument firmware starts as usual. Wait until
firmware is operational and continue with internal adjustments
If an update is required, follow instructions and wait until firmware confirms
success. The update may take several minutes.
Risk of instrument malfunction!
Do not interrupt the PCI FPGA update and do not switch off power during update until
instrument confirms success.
To apply the new FPGA configuration data a power off/on cycle is required.
Press OK to shut down the instrument and wait until yellow stand by led lights
up.
Restart instrument using the power button and wait until instrument is
operational.
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