PV8920 Series Photovoltaic Array Simulator Firmware

Keysight recommends using the most current version, which includes the most up-to-date bug fixes and security patches available.
Release Date Version Version Description
2024-05-29 B.06.05.1069 PV8920 Series Firmware
Release Date Version
2024-05-29 B.06.05.1069
Version Description
PV8920 Series Firmware

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.                                                     
    It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Download and install Firmware Update Utility software

Supported Instruments

  • PV8921A, PV8922A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.                                                     
    It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Download and install Firmware Update Utility software

Supported Instruments

  • PV8921A, PV8922A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Download and install Firmware Update Utility software

Supported Instruments

  • PV8921A, PV8922A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Download and install Firmware Update Utility software

Supported Instruments

  • PV8921A, PV8922A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Download and install Firmware Update Utility software

Supported Instruments

  • PV8921A, PV8922A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update; however, the instrument may need to be re-secured if it was unsecured to perform the update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Download and install Firmware Update Utility software

Supported Instruments

  • PV8921A, PV8922A

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