Rohde & Schwarz SMW200A - How to Update the Sensor Firmware

Configuring the Signal in the RF Domain
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Selection field
Selects the sensor to be updated.
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"Select NRP File"
Provides access to the file system to select the update file. The selected file is indi-
cated to the left of the button.
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"Run Update"
Starts the update.
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"Rescue"
Appears if the update process is interrupted.
Note: Interrupted update. If the sensor is accidentally removed during the update proc-
ess or if the update is interrupted, restart the update as described in Chapter 7.8.4.5,
"How to Update the Sensor Firmware", on page 552.
7.8.4.5 How to Update the Sensor Firmware
To update the sensor firmware
1. Open the Rohde & Schwarz website http://www.rohde-schwarz.com in section
"Power Meters & Voltmeters".
2. Select the sensor type, e.g. the R&S NRP33SN-V.
3. Select "Downloads > Firmware" and the firmware provided for your sensor.
4. Save the firmware in the /var/user/temp/ directory.
(See also Chapter 10.9, "How to Transfer Files from and to the Instrument",
on page 644)
5. Connect the sensor to the R&S SMW.
6. Select "System Config > Setup > Instrument Assembly > NRP Info/Update".
7. Select the sensor in the left sensor selection field.
8. Select the update file with "Select NRP File".
9. Activate "Run Update".
The update starts and a progress bar indicates the state.
To restart an interrupted update
If an update has been interrupted, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect all other sensors form the instrument.
2. Do not reconnect the sensor, but keep it ready for connection.
3. In the "NRP Info/Update" dialog, select "Rescue".
4. Activate "Run Update".
5. Confirm the query in message box.
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