Product Change Notification - PCN # PCN000650
Subject:
The NPort 6150 Series and NPort 6250 Series will change due to a components end of life. Furthermore, we
have added a door at the bottom of the device that enable users to adjust resistors with a DIP Switch, without
opening the case.
Service Level:Basic
Effective Date:November, 2020
Model Name/Current Version/New Version:
Change Description:
1. Component Changes:
2. Firmware Compatibility
Withe the above changes, the new firmware version is still backwar compatible, however, please note:
3. Function Changes
The DIP switch for pull high/low resistors will be changed, and you could modify the DIP switch without
opening the top case. In addition you could also turn on/off the 120-Ohm terminal resistor
Note:
1. The effective schedule of this transition may be changed based on stock availability. Please contact Product
Manager for the most up-to-date schedule
Effective Date:November, 2020
Model Name/Current Version/New Version:
| Model Name | Current Version | New Version |
| NPort 6150 | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
| NPort 6150-T | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
| NPort 6250 | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
| NPort 6250-T | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
| NPort 6250-M-SC | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
| NPort 6250-M-SC-T | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
| NPort 6250-S-SC | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
| NPort 6250-S-SC-T | 1.5.1 | 1.6.0 |
1. Component Changes:
| Changed Items | Change Reasons | Impact |
| Flash Memory | Component End of Life | Flash change requires a firmware upgrade. The old firmware (V1.17 or earlier) will not be able to run on the new hardware (V1.6.0). |
| Crystal | Component End of Life | NA |
2. Firmware Compatibility
Withe the above changes, the new firmware version is still backwar compatible, however, please note:
- The old firmware versions (V1.17 or earlier) will not be able to run on the new version hardware (V1.6.0
or later). If you have to use the fixed firmware, please contact your regional sales contact - The old version hardware (V1.5.1 or earlier) can be directly upgraded to the new version firmware
(V1.18 or later), with keeping the existing functions and including the firmware impovements
| Hardware Version /Firmware Version | Current (V1.17) | New(V1.18 or later) |
| Current (V1.5.1) | OK | OK |
| New (V1.6.0 or later) | Not compatible | OK |
3. Function Changes
The DIP switch for pull high/low resistors will be changed, and you could modify the DIP switch without
opening the top case. In addition you could also turn on/off the 120-Ohm terminal resistor
Note:
1. The effective schedule of this transition may be changed based on stock availability. Please contact Product
Manager for the most up-to-date schedule