Keysight 3446xA : New firmware version 2.09 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: OldNeurons
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 24, 2015, 01:21:11 pm
content: I received yesterday from Keysight France a new firmware to fix the bug that I described in the following topic.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/34461a-line-frequency-setting-wrong-after-front-panel-reset/This new firmware is not yet released on Keysight web site (still under final tests according Keysight France, but should be released very soon now).I installed this new firmware, and can confirm that the LFR bug is fixed.Beside that, i have not seen any new features or improvements.If you are really annoyed by this bug, and want to apply the new firmware, please send me a PM, and I will send you a link to the file.Jean

author: OldNeurons
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2015, 06:15:18 pm
content: Official release of firmware version 2.09.http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=2367633&lc=fre&cc=FR&nid=-536902435.1058513&id=2367633Release notes:http://www.keysight.com/upload/cmc_upload/All/Firmware_2_09_Release_Notes.pdf

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2015, 06:34:48 pm
content: Quote from: OldNeurons on July 07, 2015, 06:15:18 pmThanks, but is not updated the website, the link download v2.08Regards

author: OldNeurons
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2015, 07:25:00 pm
content: Quote from: rosbuitre on July 07, 2015, 06:34:48 pmYou are right. I didn't check since I already received it from Keysight France, and have it running since June 24th.The way they are updating their web site looks funny ... Seems that one is in charge of changing the title, one the release notes and finally one adding the latest firmware ...!Here is a link to the firmware that I received from Keysight:http://1drv.ms/1CszvV0According to them, this release was the final one.You have the choice. Install this one, or wait until the Keysight web site is finally fully updated ...Regards.

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2015, 09:32:32 am
content: Thank OldNeurons, still they have mixed versions of firmware/documentation on Keysight page.Regards

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2015, 10:51:18 am
content: Now available for download V2.09Release Date Version Version Description2015-07-06 2.09 Update to fix miscellaneous 34460A/34461A/34465A/34470A defects.http://www.keysight.com/main/redirector.jspx?action=ref&ckey=2623027&cname=EDITORIAL&lc=eng&cc=US&sd=Y

author: OldNeurons
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2015, 05:26:27 pm
content: Quote from: rosbuitre on July 09, 2015, 10:51:18 amFaster than me !!!

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2015, 08:48:24 pm
content: Thanks for letting us know.I just installed FW v2.09 on my three 34461A and my 34470A and all worked very well.This update just fixed the one critical issue.Hopefully the next update will include some new features as well.

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 06:06:22 am
content: How can we find what firmware is installed?

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 09:25:18 am
content: Quote from: sotos on September 30, 2015, 06:06:22 amHiShift - Help - AboutRegards

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 10:22:28 am
content: Thank you, but there are a bunch of numbers that I don’t know what there are.Firmware A.01.10-02.25-01.10-00.35-01-01

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 11:48:57 am
content: Quote from: sotos on September 30, 2015, 10:22:28 amHiIs that that mark, down link to all versions and changesRegardshttp://www.keysight.com/upload/cmc_upload/All/Firmware_2_09_Release_Notes.pdf

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 12:55:32 pm
content: So, as I understand I have the (firmware) revision 1.10, is this correct?

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 01:45:48 pm
content: Quote from: sotos on September 30, 2015, 12:55:32 pmI think so, look at the pdf and you will see improvements changing to 2.09Regards

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 08:19:02 pm
content: Quote from: sotos on September 30, 2015, 12:55:32 pmInformation off my 34461A with the version 2.09 installedRegardsDMM OVERVIEWModel Number: 34461ASerial Number: MY532xxxxxxFIRMWARE REVISIONDMM firmware, Revision: A.02.09-02.37-02.09-00.49-01-01LICENSESSEC Enable NISPOM and file security Not Installed

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2015, 08:23:49 pm
content: Quote from: rosbuitre on September 30, 2015, 08:19:02 pmThank you very much.

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2015, 07:33:24 pm
content: Is this my problem after upgrading or its everybody’s? The continuity is sounding like Mors signals. Having a good contact the beeper is not stable, please hear it.Firmware A_02_09

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2015, 07:44:55 pm
content: Quote from: sotos on October 01, 2015, 07:33:24 pmAll my 34461A meters have the same behavior for the continuity testAlso, if you just briefly touch the contacts, you might not get a beep at all.It seems like they are switching between OHM and BEEP and the delay is too long.I did report this to Keysight after I upgraded and it was noticed to fix for a new and future FW upgrade.

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 05, 2015, 06:39:42 pm
content: I think this is more serious than just delay to boot up, which was fixed.Working with continuity test gives false results, especially if you have some switches or board traces to check.

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2015, 09:39:31 pm
content: Hello.OldNeurons and rosbuitre how about yours, are they ok?

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2015, 10:09:48 pm
content: I gave lots of small suggestions to Keysight for a future FW upgrade with new features.But they said it might be a while, before a new FW will comes out, because they are working on the FW for other new instruments now.I am using a 34401A, if I need to do a continuity test.

author: rosbuitre
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2015, 10:52:27 pm
content: Quote from: sotos on October 07, 2015, 09:39:31 pmHi sotosWith the continuity, exactly same problem as yours.Regards

author: Svuppe
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2015, 02:32:40 pm
content: Interesting.... I just tried the continuity test on my 34465A (with 2.09), and it does NOT have this morse-problem.Isn't it the same firmware in both 34461A and 34465A?

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2015, 02:51:23 pm
content: Quote from: Svuppe on October 08, 2015, 02:32:40 pmThe firmware is the same but the hardware is different.My 34470A also does NOT have this problem and works well continuity test.

author: sotos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2015, 04:08:15 pm
content: Will they bother to fix it, only for the 34461A?