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Advanced Power System N6900 & N7900 Firmware
Which version of the firmware is right for my products?
Check the current firmware revision
Go to Menu -> System-> About (Firmware version)
A.xx.xx.xxxx - use last applicable firmware revision A at Previous Version Tab
B.xx.xx.xxxx - use firmware revision B.02.01.1256 and above.
Note: A revision firmware is for old(P500) processor instrument, and is not compatible with new processor(P600) instrument
B revision firmware is for new processor instrument, and is not compatible with old processor instrument
Release Date | Version | Version Description |
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2020-03-03 | B.02.03.1268 | Bug fixed |
Release Date | Version |
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2020-03-03 | B.02.03.1268 |
Version Description |
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Bug fixed |
How to Download
- Click the Download button.
- Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
- Unzip the file to access the .upd file.
How to Install
From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Supporting Documentation
Add-On Software / Utilities
Installs on: Instrument
Operating System
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Prerequisites
- Firmware Update Utility
Supported Instruments
- N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A
How to Download
- Click the Download button.
- Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
- Unzip the file to access the .upd file.
How to Install
From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Supporting Documentation
Add-On Software / Utilities
Installs on: Instrument
Operating System
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Prerequisites
Firmware Update Utility
Supported Instruments
- N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A
How to Download
- Click the Download button.
- Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
- Unzip the file to access the .upd file.
How to Install
From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Supporting Documentation
Add-On Software / Utilities
Installs on: Instrument
Operating System
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Prerequisites
Firmware Update Utility
Supported Instruments
- N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A
How to Download
- Click the Download button.
- Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
- Unzip the file to access the .upd file.
How to Install
From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Supporting Documentation
Add-On Software / Utilities
Installs on: Instrument
Operating System
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Prerequisites
- Firmware Update Utility
Supported Instruments
- N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A
How to Download
- Click the Download button.
- Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
- Unzip the file to access the .upd file.
How to Install
From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Supporting Documentation
Add-On Software / Utilities
Installs on: Instrument
Operating System
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Prerequisites
- Firmware Update Utility
Supported Instruments
- N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A
How to Download
- Click the Download button.
- Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
-
Unzip the file to access the .upd file.
How to Install
From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Supporting Documentation
Add-On Software / Utilities
Installs on: Instrument
Operating System
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Prerequisites
- Information Not Available
Supported Instruments
- N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A
How to Download
- Click the Download button.
- Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
-
Unzip the file to access the .upd file.
How to Install
From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Supporting Documentation
Add-On Software / Utilities
Installs on: Instrument
Operating System
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
Prerequisites
Own one of the instruments listed below
Supported Instruments
- N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A, N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A