Thermo Fisher 80i Analyzer Firmware 02.03.06.387

Version 02.03.06 changes relative to version 02.03.04:

1. Sample flow error flag in the CLink flag set now depends on the state of the Flow alarms.
2. Modified .hex files for bootloader and application to address bootloader corruption when upgrading from older version of the bootloader.

UPGRADE FIRMWARE

Below is a procedure for loading the firmware into FLASH memory. The firmware update file transfer process should take about 30 minutes at 57,600 baud. It is assumed that iPort is already talking to the instrument and the instrument window is currently open.

NOTE:

DO NOT TURN OFF THE INSTRUMENT AT ANY TIME DURING THIS UPDATE If the instrument is turned off while burning the new image to the FLASH, it may require replacement of the CPU board, motherboard, I/O expansion board, and/or measurement interface board. To reduce this risk, make sure the instrument is running on clean and stable power before performing this update.

1. Close all instrument windows.
2. From the iPort menu, select Instrument > Update Firmware. Select TCP/IP or Serial, depending on the connection.
3. In the Update Instrument Firmware Program dialog box, enter the instrument ID (if using serial port) or the TCP/IP address (if using TCP/IP).
4. In the Open File dialog box, select the firmware update file, then click the Open button.
5. File transfer progress can be monitored by looking at the transferred blocks in the lower left corner of the iPort window as well as on the instrument's display.
6. Once the file transfer is complete, the instrument will automatically reboot. There may be some error messages regarding configuration and calibration files that are displayed, this is normal after a firmware update. At this time, the bootloader and application code in each of the low-level processors will be updated to the latest version.
7. To verify all updates were successful, go to the ALARMS menu and make sure the board status alarms at the bottom of the menu all show “OK”. If any board status alarms show “FAIL”, try rebooting the instrument and checking the ALARMS menu again. If they still show “FAIL”, contact technical service.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.