6270A Embedded Software, Update by USB

6270A Embedded Software, Update by USB (.zip)

Additional Downloads:

6270 PCM v104 USB (.zip)

Click here to update by serial RS-232 port.

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The updating of embedded software should only be performed after given specific instructions to do so from Technical Support or a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center.

If the update isn't performed properly, your product may be inoperable until it is.

Instructions to update by the USB port on the rear panel of the 6270A

Updating the PCM (Pressure Control Module) firmware is a separate (but similar) process to updating the main firmware. Instructions for that are after the instructions for updating the main firmware.

Do not attempt to update the main controller firmware and PCM firmware at the same time because the PCM will not be updated.

To update the main firmware, click on the [Get Software] button above, complete the online form or login to this website, then download the zip file by clicking the 6270A v108USB.zip link. Extract the four files to a location on your computer. This is the group of files that will be copied/uploaded to the 6270A controller to update the main firmware.

  • 6270A_main
  • script6270
  • checksum
  • 6270A_gui

On the 6270A go to the , , , screen and verify that "RS232 Emulation" is set to "OFF". This will enable you to drag and drop the firmware files from your computer to the 6270A.

Connect a USB cable to the back panel USB connector on the 6270A and to the computer.

On the computer, drag and drop (or copy and paste) the group of downloaded files from the computer to the drive letter of the 6270A. If you are prompted to overwrite an existing file with the same name, overwrite the existing file.

Wait at least 1 minute, then turn off the 6270A controller by the main power switch on the back panel. Leave it off for one minute then turn it back on.

Wait for the controller to completely power up to the main screen, then go to the , , screen and verify that "Revision" is correct. Press to return to the main screen.

To update the PCM firmware, click on the [Get Software] button above, complete the online form or login to this website, then download the zip file by clicking the 6270 PCM v104 USB.zip link. Extract the three files to a location on your computer. This is the group of files that will be copied/uploaded to the 6270A controller to update the PCM firmware.

  • 6270pcm.img
  • Script6270
  • checksum

On the computer, drag and drop (or copy and paste) the group of downloaded files from the computer to the drive letter of the 6270A. If you are prompted to overwrite an existing file with the same name, overwrite the existing file.

Wait at least 1 minute, then turn off the 6270A controller by the main power switch on the back panel. Leave it off for one minute then turn it back on.

Wait for the controller to completely power up to the main screen, verify that the PCM firmware updated successfully, go to the ‹Setup›, ‹Diagnostic›, ‹Control›, ‹Primary› screen and verify that "Revision" is correct (at the bottom right corner of the screen).

If you communicate with the controller by a USB COM port, go back to the , , , screen and change the "RS232 Emulation" back to "ON". Make sure that "Remote IF" is set to "Computer". If set to "Terminal", every command that you send will be echoed back.
Also see the 6270A Service Manual and on our Online Help Center.

Updates Include:
Main Version 1.11 (2022 July 1)
Fix: (OMA-749) Prevent overrange error in low pressure modules
Main Version 1.10 (2020 Feb 10)
Fix: (OMA-676) Prevent error when exercising to minimum with absolute PMM
Fix: (OMA-677) Show PM500 C0 coefficient as psi value (not kPa)
Fix: (OMA-703) GPIB correctly asserting SRQ
Fix: (OMA-704) Prevent low pressure PM500 module overrange error
Fix: (OMA-725) Manual AutoZero values immediately saved to PMM non-volatile memory
Add: (OMA-733) Added Message Available (MAV) detection for GPIB communications
Add: (OMA-729) Allow changing External Driver duty cycle with command, OUTPut: SOLenoid: DCYCLE
(OMA-7XX) Emulation mode improvements
Main Version 1.09 (Internal Release Only)
Main Version 1.08 (2019 Aug 12)
Fix: (OMA-675) Add delay between GPIB commands
Fix: (OMA-678) Prevent blank values on various screens
Fix: (OMA-633) Manual entry atm value showing as main pressure value at vent
PCM Version 1.04 (2019 Jan 28)
Fix: (OMA-686) Improve control, improve PM500 support
Main Version 1.07 (2018 Oct 18)
Fix: (OMA-662) Prevent overshoot in absolute mode from low pressure to higher pressure setpoint
Add: (OMA-663) Support CPS-40M
Fix: (OMA-633) Manual entry atm value showing as main pressure value at vent
Fix: (OMA-617) Emulation mode improvements
Fix: (OMA-653) CPS function issue
Fix: (OMA-588) Absolute module grayed out in module selection screen
Fix: (OMA-642) Status field of the STAT, PR and PRR responses were always '0'
Fix: (OMA-631) Controller becomes non-responsive during PMM calibration routine
Fix: (OMA-622) Out of Range or Low Limit Exceeded error in Tare mode
Change: (OMA-614) Change default value of manual atmosphere uncertainty to 3.5 kPa
Fix: (OMA-601) Positive leak shows as negative value in leak test routine
Fix/Add/Change (Various): Emulation mode improvements
PCM Version 1.03 (2018 Oct 18)
Add: Support CPS-40M
Main Version 1.06 (2018 March 21)
Add: (OMA-589) Change message text to red when door is opened, “Please wait until done venting”
Add: (OMA-620) Support PM500 Pressure Measurement Modules, and zeroing of low absolute models
Fix: (OMA-623) Make LED on CPS brighter when the CPS is enabled and active
PCM Version 1.02 (2018 March 21)
Main Version 1.05 (2017 September 25)
Fix: (OMA-569) Prevent error message when venting in absolute mode
Add: (OMA-581) Verify valve status before continuing after switching measurement modules, prevent overrange error
Fix: (OMA-598) Unit emulation command returned custom unit 4
Add: (OMA-595) Added OUTP:STAT command in DPI 515 emulation mode
PCM Version 1.01 (2017 September 25)
Fix: (OMA-580) Prevent overshoot of next pressure set point after venting
Main Version 1.04 (2017 March 31)
Add: (OMA-582) Allow for future Firmware Updates over RS-232
Fix: (OMA-584) Atmosphere setting retained on power up
Main Version 1.03 (2016 October 31)
Fix: (OMA-567) Prevent overrange error if exercise task is run with MAX setting
Add: (OMA-568) Add status display during firmware update routine. Add verification and error recovery.
Main Version 1.02 (2016 July 19)
Add: (OMA-564) CPS setup screen shows available CPS options (non-LED / LED). Setup –› Instrument Setup –› CPS.
Main Version 1.01 (2016 June 17)
Fix: (OMA-478) Uncertainty calculation per Uncertainty Technical Note
Fix: (OMA-483) Ethernet settings retained on power cycle
Change: (OMA-507) Range selection based on uncertainty instead of range
Change: (OMA-457) Option for program to proceed fully automated or by user entry of UUT reading. Maximum number of steps and cycles per program is 99
Change: (OMA-508) Select AutoZero reference in absolute mode. Automatic AutoZero in gauge mode. View AutoZero (zOffset) value in coefficients screen or by remote command
Add: (OMA-499) Ready Tolerance can be entered in % range. Useful when using a multi-range system
Add: (OMA-335) Supports system stacking mode (multiple 6270A controllers)
Add: (OMA-493) Remote commands to read active range, uncertainty
Add: (OMA-468) Remote command to set valve drivers based on control setpoint (allows for set up of automated regulator switching system)
Add: (OMA-407) Show test and supply pressures when the door is open
Add: (OMA-439) Error notification when CPS enabled but not installed
Add: (OMA-465) Czeck and Slovak languages
Add: (OMA-402) Support PG7000 automated piston float
GUI Version 1.00 (2016 June 17)
Change: Update for firmware changes
Main Version 0.43 (2015 December 15)
Fix: (OMA-483) Ethernet settings not retained after power cycle
Fix: (OMA-487) Error 222 "Out of Range" when pressure is stable
Main Version 0.42 (2015 November 24)
Fix: (OMA-481) Error 521 "Pressure Overrange" with low range Pressure Measurement Modules
Main Version 0.41 (2015 November 4)
Add: (OMA-467) CPC emulation mode didn't accept PCS400 commands
Main Version 0.40 (2015 October 1)
Fix: (OMA-452) UNIT:LENGTH command not working to set a value
Fix: (OMA-452) ABORT command works but required reboot to restore normal operating condition
Fix: (OMA-455) 6270 not working as security password to change date/time
Fix: (OMA-456) CPC emulation not working with GPIB
Fix: (OMA-459) Autotune did not work
Main Version 0.39 (2015 July 24)
Initial release
GUI Version 0.03 (2015 July 24)
Initial release