Upgrading Instrument Firmware (Proflashing)
From time to time Commtest will release new versions of instrument firmware. These firmware upgrades allow you to take advantage of product enhancements and new features that were created after your instrument was purchased. To re-program an instrument with newer firmware you must PROFLASH the instrument with a new firmware file.
Warning:
PROFLASHING will restore the instrument to the factory default state and delete all stored information. This includes folders, routes, machines, parameter sets, recordings and balance jobs. If you wish to save any of this information, please transfer all folders to the software before PROFLASHING your instrument.
- To check if a newer firmware version is available, check the downloads page. You will need to register your instrument before you can download the latest software. Firmware files are included with the Ascent software, not provided individually. Therefore you must update your Ascent software to access new instrument firmware.
Proflash Procedure
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Note: The steps below assume your instrument is already configured in Ascent for connection. See the Ascent Reference Guide for details.
- Connect the instrument to the PC using the supplied USB cable or any Ethernet cable. If you want to save any information that is still stored in the instrument you should transfer this now.
- Start the Ascent software.
- Select Edit>Manage>vb Instruments... from the Ascent menu. The Manager window will open.
Double-click your instrument (identifiable by its serial number) in the new window. The instrument properties window will open. - Click the Proflash button under the Setup tab. The Proflash window will appear, listing the available firmware version(s) stored on your PC.
- With the newest 'recommended' firmware version highlighted, click the Proflash button. When prompted press
on the instrument. PROFLASHING may take several minutes during which the instrument will display a series of progress messages.
Note: Do not interrupt the PROFLASH process as this may damage the instrument.
- Once Proflashing has completed, restart the instrument by pressing
and 
together.
Last Reviewed: 09/Jun/2009 Source: vbSeries Reference Guide Revision 15 April 2008 - pages 152 & 153