Please Note:
Due to hardware evolution and enhancements there are two
main versions of firmware, each optimized for their specific hardware set.
Caution:
It may require multiple updates to bring your analyzer up
to the latest version unless it is a "Full" version upgrade. Do not
skip an update, it may render your analyzer inoperative and require it to be
returned to the factory for a lengthy software rebuild. If you do not
have the minimum version required to perform the upgrade contact
Customer Support Services.
For analyzers running 3.xx.xx firmware: The
most
current hardware set requires version 3.xx.xx. Any analyzers with
firmware version 3.xx.xx click below to download the most current update.
Firmware Upgrade
3.1.0 upgrade to
Version 3.1.1
3.0.7 upgrade to
Version 3.1.0
Full
upgrade to Version 3.07
For analyzers running 0.5.xx to 1.xx.xx firmware:
The new 1.1.0 update is not an accumulative update. This
version upgrade can not be accomplished without 1.1.0 installed properly on the analyzer.
Firmware Upgrade
Full
upgrade to Version 1.07
1.0.7 upgrade to
Version 1.1.0
1.1.0 upgrade to
Version 1.1.1
Related Technical
Bulletins
TSB-2010001
Date: January 15, 2010
Application: DF-700 Series Analyzers – DF-760E/DF-750/DF-745/DF-740/DF-730
Effective: Immediately
Summary of Change: New Firmware Release 1.1.1/3.1.1
Reason for the Change: Improvements to the moisture cell and gas delivery system heater control circuitry, modifications to the oxygen sensor installation procedure, modifications to the reporting of system errors and addition of a logged pump test feature.
Description of Change: The temperature control algorithm was improved to eliminate errors resulting in lock stability and other system anomalies.
A new screen was added to enable the manual entry of oxygen sensor data without the need for floppy or USB media.
The possible system errors were scaled down in number and redefined.
Variations in the efficiency of the vacuum pump, resulted in the development of a pump capacity test to determine the condition of the pump and the resulting flow of process gas through the analyzer. A pump rebuild is automatically recommend if the result is below a standard minimum value. The results of the test are stored in a new pump test log.
The term Download Diagnostics has been changed to Download System Data to eliminate the connotation that the analyzer has the ability to diagnose its own condition. But rather the system data needs review, from which conclusions are then drawn regarding the condition of the instrument.
TSB-2007905
Date: September 5, 2007
Application: All DF 700 Series Analyzers
Effective: Immediately
Summary: UTMA Firmware vX.0.9 Release – Summary of changes since vX.0.8.
Software Changes:
1. E Sensor Support: Reference to Replenishment Solution added to all menu items and reports. No changes made that affect PPB reading.
NOTE: These changes only affect DF-760 systems. But Delta F highly recommends that sites with multiple 700 series instruments be upgraded to the same firmware revision to insure optimum analyzer performance and factory support.
TSB-2007601
Date: June 18, 2007
Application: All DF 700 Series Analyzers
Effective: Immediately
Summary: UTMA Firmware vX.0.8 Release – Summary of changes since vX.0.7.
Software Changes:
1. USB Flash Drive Support: This software can be configured to direct all data downloads and uploads to either the floppy drive (Drive A:) to the USB Flash Drive (Removable Drive D:) and is required for all systems equipped with an USB port.
These changes only affect systems equipped with USB ports.
2. Improved System Watchdog: Low-level system errors reported as Error 222 no longer trigger a system reboot. Instead a system reset is activated at the application level resulting in quicker system recovery and data verification to eliminate “bogus” moisture data.
This change improves the reliability of the analyzer and eliminates false readings that can result from a complete system reboot.
3. Delta F highly recommends upgrading to this firmware version.
TSB-20061201
Date: December 18, 2006
Application: All DF 700 Series Analyzers
Effective: Immediately
Summary: UTMA Firmware vX.0.8 Release – Summary of changes since vX.0.7.
Software Changes:
1. Peak Lock Enhancement: The peak lock algorithm has been improved to eliminate over-corrections to the laser control current to maintain peak centering. These changes are focused on improving system reliability and preventing false peak lock errors.
The customer will notice no changes in the operation of the analyzer and fewer 102 errors.
2. Improved Diagnostic Data Download: The diagnostic download now creates a single compressed file to include all data files. The diagnostic information has been enhanced and now contains data for 7 days from the date of the requested download (instead of 2 days) and also a critical parameter trending file (new feature). The trend file is automatically created during the upgrade and update weekly. The diagnostic download now creates a single compressed file to facilitate data transfer.
This feature was added to improved customer support efficiency by providing critical historic data for the instrument as well as reduces the need for the customer to download additional data files. This enhancement does not affect the system operation and is transparent to the user.
3. Service Enhancement: Several features added to improve serviceability. For example, a new menu item was added to Service Menu to reset the laser temperature to the factory setting or adjust it to a new setting. These features require the user to contact Customer Service. This enhancement does not affect the system operation and is meant to be a Service Only item.
4. Oxygen Sensor Diagnostic Menu: The Polarization Voltage item was removed for the menu since the output was not precise enough to help diagnose a problem with the oxygen sensor. This menu now displays the Electrolyte, Temp and Flow only. This change does not impact system operation and is for diagnostics only.
5. Fan Alarm Update: The Fan Alarm routine was changed to eliminate a condition that would indicate a Fan Alarm Status when the fans were operating properly. This enhancement is recommended to eliminate a possible nuisance false alarm status.
