The 83480A operating sytem firmware upgrades are in self-extracting archive files. They MUST be extracted before loading into the instrument.

To download firmware

  1. Create a temporary directory on your computer hard drive.
  2. Click on firmware title listed below. Save it to the temporary directory.
  3. Extract by selecting the temporary directory and unzip the .exe file by double-clicking on the file, or use Run to extract the file (hp834xx.cmp).
  4. Executable contains two files: hp834xx.cmp (firmware upgrade) and readme (explanation of upgrade).
  5. Format a 1.4 Mbyte 3.5" floppy disk in DOS format. It is best to format the disk in the Keysight 83480A mainframe.
  6. Important - label disk with model number and firmware revision. All firmware revisions have the same file name (hp834xx.cmp).
  7. Insert the DOS formated 3.5" floppy disk in you computer disk drive.
  8. Copy the extracted file (hp834xx.cmp) from the temporary directory to the 3.5" floppy.

To upgrade the Keysight 83480A operating system firmware

  1. Press Utility/System config.../Update system firmware/Continue.
  2. It will take approximately 7 minutes to complete the upgrade.

Notes

  • Updating the system firmware will erase any waveforms or states stored in memory.
  • Updating the system firmware will erase the plug-in vertical calibration. Perform a plug-in calibration after upgrading system firmware.
  • Updating the system firmware will not affect the mainframe calibration status.
  • Updating the system firmware will not affect factory optical calibration of the modules.
Keysight recommends using the most current version, which includes the most up-to-date bug fixes and security patches available.
Release Date Version Version Description
2004-04-19 Rev7_12 83480A_Rev7_12.exe
Release Date Version
2004-04-19 Rev7_12
Version Description
83480A_Rev7_12.exe

How to Download

  • See Above

How to Install

  • See Above

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License
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Installs on: Instrument

Prerequisites

  • Not Applicable

Supported Instruments

  • See Above
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