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GW Instek GDS-200 Series, GDS-300 Series, GDS-300/200 User manual

  • Hello! I've analyzed the provided document which is a Safe Mode Firmware Update Manual for GW Instek GDS-200 and GDS-300 series Oscilloscope and Digital Multimeters. This document details the steps required to perform a firmware update in safe mode. It provides specific instructions on how to enter safe mode, connect your device to a computer via USB, and perform the firmware update, including renaming the firmware file. I'm ready to answer any questions you have regarding the firmware update process or device itself.
  • What should I do if the normal firmware upgrade fails?
    What type of USB cable do I need?
    How do I start the safe mode?
    What should I do after copy the firmware to the device?
Compact Digital Storage
Oscilloscope and Digital
Multimeter
GDS-200 and GDS-300 Series
SAFE MODE FIRMWARE UPDATE MANUAL
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER
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copyrights. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be
photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without
prior written consent of Good Will company.
The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing.
However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves
the right to change specifications, equipment, and maintenance
procedures at any time without notice.
Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd.
No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan.
Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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UPGRADE PROCEDURE
In case the normal firmware upgrade procedure described in the
GDS-200/300 User Manual fails, please use this Safe Mode Firmware Update
procedure.
Safe mode upgrade procedure
Required
A valid firmware file for GDS-200/300 (file.upg)
Type A / mini-B USB cable
Steps
1. Turn on the GDS-200/300 and immediately tap on
the middle and left side of the screen while the
device is booting-up. The GDS-200/300 must be in
horizontal position.
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2. The following message should appear on the screen.
If it does not appear and the GDS-200/300
continues to boot until normal operation starts,
turn-off the device and start again.
3. Connect the GDS-200/300 to your PC using the
type A / mini-B USB cable.
4. The GDS-200/300 should appear on your PC as a
remote removable disk.
5. Copy a valid firmware file onto the removable disk.
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6. Once the file is copied to the GDS-200/300 disk,
rename it as follow if needed: gds200.upg.
7. Disconnect the USB cable from the GDS-200/300.
The firmware update procedure will start
automatically.
8. After the update procedure has completed, reboot
the GDS-200/300 to finalize the upgrade.
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