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Mastercycler pro
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8.6 Performing a control panel software update
8.6.1 Performing an automatic software update
The auto update function automatically initiates a software update on the control panel.
Prerequisites
• You are logged on as an administrator or the PIN function is switched off.
• All connected cyclers are idling.
• The navigation tree is displayed.
1. Log on as administrator or deactivate the PIN function.
2. Insert MMC memory card or USB storage medium with the new software version.
3. Confirm query with Yes.
The software version currently installed and the software version on the storage medium are displayed.
4. Press the Update function key to start the update. You can cancel the operation using the Restart
function key.
The update may take several minutes. Afterwards, the control panel will automatically restart.
8.6.2 Performing a manual software update
If the automatic update was canceled or did not start, you can also perform a manual update.
Prerequisites
• You are logged on as an administrator or the PIN function is switched off.
• An MMC memory card or a USB storage medium with a newer software version is inserted into the
control panel.
1. Highlight MMC node or USB.
2. Press Firmware function key.
CAUTION! Device damage due to cancellation of the update process.
 Ensure power supply during the update.
 Do not switch the cycler off during the update.
 Do not disconnect the control panel from the cycler during the update.
 Leave the external storage medium in the control panel until the latter has been restarted
after the update and you have logged on again.
• Synchronize all connected Cyclers after the software update.
• Create an up-to-date backup immediately after an update.
Always complete the software update for the control panel first, and then the update for all
connected Cyclers (software synchronization).