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Question: 

How can I update or upgrade the firmware in the Fluke 1770 Power Quality Analyzer?


Answer:

In order to update or upgrade the firmware of Fluke 1770 Power quality analyzer one has two options:

  • Update/upgrade using USB drive
  • Update / upgrade through Energy analyze Plus software 

Both options will be discussed but before you start Pay attention to this checklist:

  • During update or upgrade process, all data that is stored on the instrument will be lost. 
  • Settings like language, phase colors time zone, date and time format but also nominal voltage and frequency will be reset to factory defaults.
  • ​​​​​​​Make sure the instrument is connected to the mains during the update process
  • Download the firmware file from the Fluke website: https://www.fluke.com/en-us/support/software-downloads

Update using USB drive:

  • USB should be formatted with FAT, FAT32 or exFAT file system 
  • Create a new folder on the drive called: Fluke177x
  • Copy the update file *.bin to this folder
  • switch on the analyzer and power it from the mains
  • Plug in the USB drive and follow the instructions

Update through Fluke Energy analyze software:

  • download the *bin file to a PC
  • Click on <17xx setup> in menu bar, Instrument Setup interface appears.
  • Connect the Fluke 1770 power quality analyzer to the PC
  • start Fluke Energy Analyze Plus Software
  • Step 1 Click <Update>

  • Step 2.Click <Direct>

  • Step 3. 
  • Click <OK>


 

  • The analyzer returns to Set up mode once update is completed.