The firmware of the instrument consists of two independent sections:
a non-instrument specific section, called resident system
an instrument specific section, called main system
This resident section of the firmware is identical for all Agilent 1100/1200/1220/1260/1290 series modules. Its properties are:
the complete communication capabilities (CAN, LAN, USB and RS- 232)
memory management
ability to update the firmware of the 'main system'
Its properties are:
the complete communication capabilities (CAN, LAN, USB and RS- 232)
memory management
ability to update the firmware of the 'resident system'
In addition the main system comprises the instrument functions that are divided into common functions like
run synchronization through APG/ERI remote,
error handling,
diagnostic functions,
or module specific functions like
internal events such as lamp control, filter movements,
raw data collection and conversion to absorbance.
Firmware updates can be done with the Agilent Lab Advisor software with files on the hard disk (latest version should be used).
Required tools, firmware and documentation are available from the Agilent web: https://www.agilent.com/en-us/firmwareDownload?whid=69761
The file naming conventions are:
PPPP_RVVV_XXX.dlb, where
PPPP is the product number, for example, 1315B for the G1315B DAD,
R the firmware revision, for example, A for G1315B or B for the G1315C DAD,
VVV is the revision number, for example 650 is revision 6.50,
XXX is the build number of the firmware.
For instructions on firmware updates refer to section Replacing Firmware in chapter Maintenance or use the documentation provided with the Firmware Update Tools.
NOTE
Update of main system can be done in the resident system only. Update of the resident system can be done in the main system only.
Main and resident firmware must be from the same set.
For further information about minimum firmware requirements, firmware compatibilities and emulation for backward compatibility with specific software environments, please check the latest Firmware Bulletin.
The firmware update tools, firmware and documentation are available from the Agilent web.
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