Tektronix Update Firmware Read This First Read This First

Read This First:
Update your in

Check the version of the

current firm

Check the v

ersion of the

latest available firmware at

the Tektronix Website

If the Website firmware

is newer than the

oscilloscope firmware,

update your instrument

ware

firmware

strument with the latest firmware

Installing th
features and is taking the most accurate measurements.

1. Power on the instrument.

2. Find the firmware version number on your instrument. The version number is

found in the About window under the Help menu on most instruments.

1. Open up a Web browser and go to www.tek.com/software.

2. Enter the model number of your instrument in the search box.

3. Scan the list for instrument firmware. Compare the version number to the

currently installed version on your instrument.

1. Downlo
the files and copy the designated firmware file into the root folder of a USB
flash drive.

2. Follow the instructions that are provided with the firmware to create the
install files.

e latest firmware helps ensure that your instrument has the latest

ad the latest firmware from www.tek.com/software to your PC. Unzip

Confirm the firmware

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3. Insert the USB flash drive into a front-panel USB port on your instrument.
The instrument automatically recognizes the firmware file and starts the
installation process.

4. Follow on-screen instructions. The instrument will take a few minutes to
install the new firmware. Do not remove the USB flash drive or power off the
instrument during this time.

5. After the upgrade is complete, power off the instrument and remove the
USB flash drive.

6. Power on the instrument.

1. Locate the firmware version number. The version number is found in the

About window under the Help menu on most instruments.

2. Confirm that the instrument firmware version number matches the firmware
version number that you just installed.

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