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Date and Time

When communication is attempted, the date and time settings on the

UltraSpec analyzer and the host computer must be within three hours of

each other or an error message will be displayed. To check and/or reset the

date and time on the UltraSpec analyzer:

1. ··· Press the Utility key

2.··· Select System Setup

3.··· Select Date and Time

Use the up/down arrow keys and the numeric keypad to make any required

changes, and press the Enter key to accept the displayed date and time. For

additional information, see “Date and Time” on page 2-28.

Note

For more information about transferring stored jobs to and

from UltraMgr, see “Communications” on page 2-21.

Loading UltraSpec Analyzer Firmware and Applications

The software that controls the basic operation of the analyzer (ﬁrmware) is

stored in an Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM). The

EPROM is also referred to as ROM. A ﬂoppy disk containing the ﬁrmware

is supplied with each new analyzer and ﬁrmware upgrade. The most recent

version of the ﬁrmware is downloaded into the analyzer before shipping.

The ﬁrmware number is displayed on the analyzer’s startup screen.

This ﬁrmware can be reloaded into the analyzer at any time for ﬁrmware

upgrades, or for reinstallation in the unlikely event that EPROM informa-

tion has been erased. Firmware is installed into the analyzer via communi-

cations with a personal computer (PC or true compatible) and does not

require disassembly of the analyzer.

The ﬁrmware and applications can be downloaded into the analyzer from

either DOS or Windows. The ﬁrmware diskette contains both the DOS and

Windows download programs. Refer to “Download Procedure” on page

1-13 for more information.