Re: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939
Thank you for the info about the fw. revision. I'm going to ask the seller what it says, when performing those steps. CFO -- E-mail:xne...@luna.dyndns.dk ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939
I checked my 3458A and it says that the Rev is 8.2. What can I infer about the unit? I have not opened it up yet to check the status of the NVRAM since I am waiting for the posidrive tools. Randy On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 9:20 AM, J. L. Trantham wrote: > Not in front of my meter right now but IIRC, 'Blue Key' (shift), 'R', > 'Down Arrow' until you find Rev? then hit enter. It will return something > like 7,1 or 8,2 etc. > > The first digit is the master processor firmware version and the second > number is the slave processor firmware version. The master processor > firmware is located on the A5 Board, the Outguard Controller. I'm not sure > where the slave processor firmware is located. 9,2 is the latest AFAIK. > I've heard that there is not much difference between 8 and 9. > > I don't know how to check for the Service Note Compliance. Would probably > have to read each note then explore the meter to see what is installed. > > Good luck. > > Joe > > -Original Message- > From: volt-nuts [mailto:volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of cfo > Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 10:22 AM > To: volt-nuts@febo.com > Subject: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939 > > Gents > > I'm looking for a 3458A , and have found one : SN: 2823A 03939 w. opt 002 > Seller says it's passing selftest. > > But it's an old serial# , is there any way one can verify that it has an > up-to date firmware , and maybe via that see if it has has all the needed > upgrades or ServiceNotes applied ? > > TIA > CFO > Denmark > > ___ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > > ___ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939
Not in front of my meter right now but IIRC, 'Blue Key' (shift), 'R', 'Down Arrow' until you find Rev? then hit enter. It will return something like 7,1 or 8,2 etc. The first digit is the master processor firmware version and the second number is the slave processor firmware version. The master processor firmware is located on the A5 Board, the Outguard Controller. I'm not sure where the slave processor firmware is located. 9,2 is the latest AFAIK. I've heard that there is not much difference between 8 and 9. I don't know how to check for the Service Note Compliance. Would probably have to read each note then explore the meter to see what is installed. Good luck. Joe -Original Message- From: volt-nuts [mailto:volt-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of cfo Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 10:22 AM To: volt-nuts@febo.com Subject: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939 Gents I'm looking for a 3458A , and have found one : SN: 2823A 03939 w. opt 002 Seller says it's passing selftest. But it's an old serial# , is there any way one can verify that it has an up-to date firmware , and maybe via that see if it has has all the needed upgrades or ServiceNotes applied ? TIA CFO Denmark ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939
TIA: Push "blue" key then "blue R" ( the shifted "TRIG" key) and "ENTER". Then press the downarrow "V" key 4 times to get to the "REV?" on the display. Then press "ENTER" and two numbers will be displayed with a comma in the middle. The first number is the multimeter's master processor firmware revision. The second number is the slave processor's firmware revision. This is if the "full menu" has been set. If not, see the "MENU" command in the Operator's Manual and set it to "FULL". Mine are both "7,2" and I have no problems. The latest is "9". Bill - Original Message - From: "cfo" To: Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 8:22 AM Subject: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939 > Gents > > I'm looking for a 3458A , and have found one : SN: 2823A 03939 w. opt 002 > Seller says it's passing selftest. > > But it's an old serial# , is there any way one can verify that it has an > up-to date firmware , and maybe via that see if it has has all the needed > upgrades or ServiceNotes applied ? > > TIA > CFO > Denmark > > ___ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939
You can try contacting the local Keysight service center or the one in the USA and give them the serial number. They might be able to tell you if it has ever been serviced by them and what has been replaced. They were able to tell me the history of mine. Some meters never go back after manufacture so don't be surprised if they have no history. Also, if the seller can take internal pics of the boards with part numbers, that can tell you if the newer revs were installed. The Keysight's policy is to repair at component level, and only replace boards as necessary. The firmware on the outboard logic should be 8 or 9 to be current with bug fixes. The NVRAM datecodes are important and should have been replaced within the last 10 years. If not, the meter may end up losing its calibration constants. If you are willing to pay the full service price on the meter, Keysight will perform all necessary fixes if it fails any of the performance/calibration steps. This should include service notes. Todd On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 11:22 AM, cfo wrote: > Gents > > I'm looking for a 3458A , and have found one : SN: 2823A 03939 w. opt 002 > Seller says it's passing selftest. > > But it's an old serial# , is there any way one can verify that it has an > up-to date firmware , and maybe via that see if it has has all the needed > upgrades or ServiceNotes applied ? > > TIA > CFO > Denmark > > ___ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[volt-nuts] Old HP3458A - SN: 2823A 03939
Gents I'm looking for a 3458A , and have found one : SN: 2823A 03939 w. opt 002 Seller says it's passing selftest. But it's an old serial# , is there any way one can verify that it has an up-to date firmware , and maybe via that see if it has has all the needed upgrades or ServiceNotes applied ? TIA CFO Denmark ___ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there.
