PART NO. Z1-005-070, IA004822
Feb. 2011

Firmware Update Guide

Update Procedure
First confirm that the CompactFlash card is operating normally. Then,
copy the firmware file that is on the CD-ROM to the CompactFlashcard.
Next, insert the CompactFlash card into the KHA1000/KHA3000, andupdate the firmware.

for KHA1000/KHA3000

Finally, restart the KHA1000/KHA3000 with the factory default
settings, and reset the settings as necessary.

Confirming that the CompactFlash card isoperating normallyFirst, confirm that data can be read from and written to theCompactFlash card correctly.
This manual describes how to update the KHA1000/KHA3000
firmware.

the CompactFlash card into the KHA1000/
1 Insert
KHA3000 MEMORY slot.

2 Press HA.
3 Press START.

Package Contents

You do not have to connect an AC power supply.

Update Kit KHA (CD-ROM)
Firmware Update Guide (this manual)

Quantity
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1

It is okay if tests stop because of a reason such as PLL being
unlocked.

4 Press F1 (Save).

The data is saved to the CompactFlash card.

Be Sure to Read the Following

5 Press F2 (Report Print).

The data is saved to the CompactFlash card.

When you update the firmware, be sure to follow the precautions
listed below. If you ignore these precautions, the firmware may not
be updated correctly, and the KHA1000/KHA3000 may need to berepaired.
Caution• Only use the standard features of your Windows operating

system (Windows Explorer) to copy the firmware file. If you use
a commercially available file management tool, the firmware
file may not be copied correctly.

• During the update process, be careful not to disconnect thepower line from the KHA1000/KHA3000.

• After the update process has completed, reset the KHA1000/

KHA3000 to its factory default settings. If you do not start theKHA1000/KHA3000 with the factory default settings, it maymalfunction.

Items That Are Necessary to Update the Firmware• CompactFlash card that has a capacity less than or equal to512 MB

the CompactFlash card from the KHA1000/
6 Remove
KHA3000 MEMORY slot.
7 Use a PC to view the data on the CompactFlash card.
Check that the following files are present in the HARES\[datethat data was saved] folder, HAPDFxxx.PDF and HARESxxx.HR.

If either of these files is not present, the CompactFlash card may not
be operating properly. Use a different CompactFlash card.
Caution
Do not use a CompactFlash card that is not operating normallyto update the firmware. If you ignore this precaution, thefirmware may not be written to the KHA1000/KHA3000 correctly,
and the KHA1000/KHA3000 may need to be repaired.

Copy the firmware file to the CompactFlashcard.
After you have confirmed that the CompactFlash card is operating
normally, copy the firmware file (KHA1000.bin or KHA3000.bin) fromthe CD-ROM to the card's root directory.

CompactFlash cards that have a capacity greater than 512 MB
cannot be recognized. Refer to the KHA1000/KHA3000 user's
manual, and whenever possible, use a CompactFlash card whose
operation has already been confirmed (see the listed manufacturer
name, model number, and capacity information in the operationmanual).

• Update Kit KHA (CD-ROM)• Windows PC that can handle CompactFlash cards
Use the Windows 2000 or later operating system. You cannot use
any other operating systems.

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Update the firmware
To update the firmware, you have to reset the KHA1000/KHA3000 toits factory default settings. If you are using the Harmonics Explorer
application software, we recommend that you write down thecommunication settings.
Caution
After the update process has completed, start the KHA1000/KHA3000 with its factory default settings. If you do not start
the KHA1000/KHA3000 with the factory default settings, it may
malfunction.

the CompactFlash card that has the firmware
1 Insert
file from the CD-ROM into the KHA1000/KHA3000
MEMORY slot.

holding down ENTER, turn the power switch
2 Whileon.
The KHA1000/KHA3000 starts with the factory default settings.

3 Press SYSTEM.
4 Press F6 (Prev/Next) to select page 3/3.
5 Press F4 (Version up).

A confirmation dialog box with the message “Wish to execute?”
will be displayed.

6 Press F1 (Yes).

The update process begins. Do not turn the power off while files
are being written to the KHA1000/KHA3000.
The update process will be completed in approximately 3minutes. You cannot cancel or abort the process.
When the update process is completed, a chime sounds, and a
dialog box with the message “Restart instrument while pressing
ENTER key” is displayed.

at least 5 seconds after this dialog box appears,
7 Waitand then turn the power switch off.
at least 5 seconds after you turn the power
8 Waitswitch off, and then, while holding down ENTER, turnthe power switch on.

The KHA1000/KHA3000 starts with the factory default settings.

Reset the settings after the update process iscompletedTrademarks
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Check the firmware version. If you are using the Harmonics Explorer
application software, reconfigure the settings.

1 Press SYSTEM.
2 Check the firmware version.
you are using Harmonics Explorer, press F2 (I/F
3 IfSetting)to configure the settings.
This completes the firmware update process.
If your KHA1000/KHA3000 doesn't start even though you followed
the procedure written here or if there are any items that are not clear,contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.

KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP.
1-1-3, Higashiyamata, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, 224-0023, Japan
TEL: +81-45-593-0200 Fax: +81-45-593-7571
Websitehttp://www.kikusui.co.jp/en

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