This is an English document that describes the steps and precautions for upgrading the operating system of HP 83480A and HP 54750A mainframes.
This pamphlet provides the procedures for installing the Option 001 and Option 002 software upgrades that enable new modules on HP 83480A and HP 54750A mainframes. It includes safety cautions, step‑by‑step instructions, and notes on new firmware features.
The upgrade process consists of three main steps: updating the operating system via a diskette, initializing any electrical plug‑in modules (unless they have an optical input), and calibrating the plug‑in module. The document also describes new functions such as Best Flatness, Variable Bandwidth Limit, and a GPIB command for reading files.
| Firmware version | 7.00 |
|---|---|
| Option 001 compatibility | HP 83480A |
| Option 002 compatibility | HP 54750A |