Installing new or restoring existing firmware

 

 

About this topic

You can use the procedure described in this topic to:

•	Install new firmware.

•	Restore the existing firmware using a backup copy.

 

CAUTION Installing new firmware overwrites existing robot firmware, configuration information, and calibration settings.

Agilent Technologies recommends that only administrators and trained personnel use the procedures in this topic to restore the BenchBot Robot firmware.

Before you start

Make sure:

•	The robot is physically connected to the computer via the Ethernet cable.

•	You have specified the correct IP address for the robot.

•	Robot is powered on.

If you are installing firmware, make sure you back up the current firmware before you proceed to install new firmware. The software will allow you to back up the firmare as you start the installation procedure.

Procedure

 

To restore or install the firmware:

1	In the Setup tab, click Install firmware.

 

2	In the Install firmware dialog box:

 

a	Click Find available BenchBot Robots to select the robot whose firmware you are installing.

b	Select the desired firmware file for the installation process.

c	Recommended. Select Backup firmware before update to back up the existing firmware, and then select the location for the backup file.

3	Click OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the firmware.

 

 

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