Customer Release Notes for P7700 probe firmware instruments Version: 2.0 Filename: P77XX_v_2_0.pfwupd8 (part number 066-1865-00) Last Revised: July 19, 2016 Product(s): P7720, P7716, P7713, P7708 The description for this software version 2.0 is as follows: -------------------------------------------------------- This firmware is a maintenance release which provides product enhancements and defect fixes. The product enhancements include: - Full support for the browser tip (P77BRWSR) The defects that have been resolved in this release include: - Addressing a scope GUI auto offset button lockup. - Improved browser tip attach detection. -------------------------------------------------------- Version: 3.0 Filename: P77XX_v_3_0.pfwupd8 (part number 066-1865-01) Last Revised: December 1, 2017 Product(s): P7720, P7716, P7713, P7708 The description for this software version 3.0 is as follows: -------------------------------------------------------- This firmware is a maintenance release which provides product enhancements and defect fixes. The product enhancements include: - Full support for the 292 adapter tip (P77C292MM) - Auto offset tracking for solder in tips (P77STFLXA and P77FTCABL). - Auto vterm tracking for the 292mm adatper. -------------------------------------------------------- Version: 4.0 Filename: P77XX_v_4_0.pfwupd8 (part number 066-1865-02) Last Revised: February 1, 2017 Product(s): P7720, P7716, P7713, P7708 The description for this software version 4.0 is as follows: -------------------------------------------------------- This firmware is a maintenance release which provides product enhancements and defect fixes. The product enhancements include: - Full support for the Coax-B tip (P77STLRCB) -------------------------------------------------------- This firmware is only compatible with P7700 series TriMode probes. It cannot be loaded on any other probe. Firmware Installation ---------------------------- The probe firmware is installed in the probe via the scope’s Tekconnect interface. Plug the probe to be upgraded into channel 1 on the oscilloscope and double click on the P77XX_v_4_0.pfwupd8 file icon. The probe firmware update utility should open and find the probe to update. Click the Update FW button in the Tektronix Probe Update Utility application. It will begin downloading new firmware to your probe and will notify you when it is complete. Initial Turn on --------------- After installation of the new probe firmware, to ensure peak performance, run Probe Compensation after the recommended warm up time has passed. The Probe Compensation function is located under Vertical->Probe Cal.... Software Licenses ---------------------- THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Contacting Tektronix -------------------- Product Support - For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measurement product, in North America call 1-800-833-9200 option 3, Monday-Friday, 6:00AM - 5:00PM Pacific Time or contact us by email at techsupport@tektronix.com. For service support call 1-800-833-9200 option 2, Monday-Friday, 5:00AM-5:00PM Pacific Time or contact us by email at meas-svc-feedback@tektronix.com Outside of North America: please contact your local Tektronix Sales or Distributor office. For all other information call 1-800-833-9200, visit our web site at www.tektronix.com, or write to us at: Tektronix, Inc. P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077