1. Click the Downloads link, then click the Drivers/Firmware/Software tab.
Note
The “Firmware Revision History” link provides a summary of the firmware changes.
2. After the download is complete, run the executable Windows file and follow the on-screen instructions. Press “Help (?)” for additional information.
3. After the firmware update is saved on a USB memory device, eject the memory device from the computer.
4. Turn the Spectrum Master off and insert the memory stick into the instrument.
5. Connect the AC adapter and turn on the Spectrum Master.
6. The instrument should prompt you to update the firmware. Press Yes, then select the desired “Save” mode from the presented choices, and then follow the instrument prompts. Press No if you do not wish to update the firmware.
Note
Do not turn off the instrument during the firmware update to avoid potential permanent damage.
7. If the automatic update did not start, complete the following steps:
a. On the instrument, press the Shift key, then the System (8) key.
b. Press the following key sequence: System Options > Reset > Update Firmware. The Load Firmware menu opens.
c. Press the Load Firmware main menu key (located at the bottom left corner of the instrument screen).
d. Press the Update Application Firmware submenu key.
e. From the choices presented, select the desired “Save” mode.
f. Press the Enter key to begin the firmware update.
g. Press the Enter key one more time to confirm that you want to upgrade the instrument firmware.
8. After the update is complete, the instrument will restart.
Note
Do not turn off the instrument during the firmware update to avoid potential permanent damage.