R&S SMB Installation of New R&S SMB Firmware
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4 Software Update / Installing Options
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his chapter contains information on firmware update, Linux operating system update and installing
options to the R&S SMB. Additional manuals obtained together with a firmware update or with
subsequently acquired options can be filed here.
NOTICE Possible impairment of the functioning of the instrument
The instrument is equipped with the Linux operating system. It is thus possible to
install COTS software in the instrument. The use and installation of commercial
off-the-shelf (COTS) software may impair the instrument function. For this reason,
we recommend that you only execute programs tested by Rohde&Schwarz with
regard to their compatibility with the instrument software. In certain cases, the use
of these programs can impair the performance of the instrument.
The drivers and programs used in the instrument under Linux have been adapted
to the test instrument. Existing instrument software must only be modified with
update software released by Rohde & Schwarz.
Installation of New R&S SMB Firmware
Your R&S SMB is delivered with the latest firmware version available. Firmware updates as well as the
Release Notes describing the improvements and modifications are provided on the Internet at the
download site of the R&S SMB homepage http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/smb100a
. This
homepage always offers the latest information on your signal generator, e.g. also on changes of the
firmware update procedure.
Firmware updates always are delivered in one single file with a filename starting with “SMB_” and
ending in “.rsu”. The version numbers in the filename vary with each update.
Firmware update: SMB_x.xx.xx.rsu
The installation of a new firmware version is performed via the USB interface. A deinstallation of the old
firmware is not necessary.
The update file has to be downloaded from the Internet to a PC. From there the file should be
transferred to a memory stick which will later be plugged into the USB interface of the instrument. The
firmware update is performed while the instrument is running. The new firmware will be loaded right
after the update process.
If the instrument “sees” a memory stick at its USB interface, it offers all versions stored on the memory
stick for selection. Thus, an upgrade or downgrade of the firmware is possible at any time.
Installing the firmware
NOTICE Risk of impairment of instrument function!
To avoid impairment of instrument functions, the update of the firmware must not
be cancelled and the instrument must not be switched off during this update.
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