User`s manual

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EX7000-OEM Web Page Operation 35
UPGRADE
This action page is used to upgrade the embedded firmware of the EX7000-OEM. Prior to
initiating the firmware upgrade process, a new, uncompressed firmware image must be obtained
from VXI Technology and be accessible from the computer that is connected to the
EX7000-OEM. Unless specifically noted by VXI Technology, firmware upgrades do not alter the
calibration or non-volatile configuration settings (network configuration, time configuration) of
the EX7000-OEM.
NOTE Do not power cycle the EX7000-OEM during the firmware upgrade process. If power is lost
during the upgrade, the instrument may be put into an inoperable state, requiring return to the
factory. An uninterruptible power supply may be used to avoid this risk.
F
IGURE 4-10: UPGRADE WEB PAGE
Perform the following steps to conduct a firmware upgrade:
1) Perform a Reboot or a power cycle.
2) Connect to the EX7000-OEM via the embedded web page.
3) Click on the Upgrade link.
4) Click on the Browse button and select the firmware image file to be uploaded to the
instrument.
5) Click the Submit button to initiate the upgrade process.
The upgrade process takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and will be followed by a prompt
to reboot the instrument. Once the reboot is complete, reconnect and confirm on the Index page
that the firmware revision level has been properly updated.
RESET
This action page is used to return the EX7000-OEM to a known communication state. Pressing the
Reset button will cause the EX7000-OEM to terminate all active sessions, leaving only the current
session viable.
REBOOT
This action page is used to perform a complete instrument reboot, equivalent to that which occurs
when the instrument is power cycled. It is most commonly used to accept changes that are made to
the network configuration or time configuration settings. In addition, it is suggested that a reboot
be performed before conducting a firmware upgrade.