AFG1000 Series Quick Start User Manual
Update your instrument firmware
Use the front-panel USB connector to update your instrument firmware
using a
USB memory device.
USB memory device requirements: This instrument supports a USB memory
device with a FAT32 or FAT16 file system. If the USB memory device doesn't
work properly, format it into the FAT32 or FAT16 format and try again; or try
another USB memory device.
CAUTION. Updating your instrument firmware is a sensitive operation which
might damage your instrument if you do not follow all instructions carefully. To
prevent
damage to the instrument, do not remove the USB memory device or power
off the
instrument during the update process.
NOTE: The screen images of the following procedure are provided as an example.
The actual screen display might be different depending on your instrument
configuration.
1.
Push the front-panel
Utility button to display
the Utility menu and view
the currently installed
firmware version on the
display screen.
2.
From a PC, visit
www.tektronix.com and
check if Tektronix offers a
newer firmware version.
Download and unzip the
compressed zip file. Copy
the designated firmware
file onto a USB memory
device.
3.
Insert the USB memory
device into the front-panel
USB connector on your
instrument.