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This document describes the process for updating the firmware on the DPP125C
instruments. For full functionality of the Tektronix DPP125C to operate with the
BSAPCI3 soft
firmware. This update consists of two processes:
ware application, the DPP125C requires the latest software and
Download an
DppUpdate application to update the DPP125C firmware.
Update the
d install the latest BERTScopePC software, which includes the
firmware on your DPP125C by running the DppUpdate application.
Download and install the latest BERTScopePC software
he BERTScopePC software on a 32-bit Microsoft Windows XP computer
ate the DPP125C firmware
Upd
Install t
or a 32-bit Microsoft Windows XP virtual machine. The BERTScopePC software
application can be installed from the CD-ROM supplied w ith your Tektronix
DPP125C or you can download the latest version from the Tektronix Web site at
www.tektronix.com; (search for “BERTScopePC”).
1. Follow the online instructions to install the software.
2. After installing the software, restart the PC.
NOTE. After restarting the PC, the BERTScopePC software may take 10 seconds
or more before displaying the splash screen. Please be patient while the software
starts.
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1. Connect a USB cable between the DPP125C and the PC.
2. Push the power switch to turn on the DPP125C. (Ensure that the
BERTScopePC application is not running on the PC.)

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3. Select Start > A
The following startup screen appears:
4. Click OK to verify the application has detected the DPP125C.
NOTE. The serial number and firmware version displayed on the screen will
rom the information shown in the following figure. Each instrument will
differ f
have different values.
ll Programs > BERTScope > DppUpdate to start the update.
ick OK to continue with the firmware download process.
5. Cl
NOTE. In the following steps, pay close attention to the information on the screen.
The instructions on the screen require you to turn on the DPP125C in an Update
mode to properly complete the firmware upgrade process.
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