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923 milliK manual - issue: 1.10
3.10 Updating the Software
Isotech periodically issue updates to the software to improve performance or add new
features. We recommend that you register for update notification, Isotech will then send you
an email advising you of updates and new features as they become available. To register, go
to
http://isotech.info/milliK
.
The software in your milliK can easily be updated by plugging a USB drive with the updated
files (MUST be in root directory) into the USB port on the rear of the milliK and selecting the
update software feature. Press the
Instrument
(F4) key and use the
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keys to select
Restart/Update Software
, you will then be asked to enter the password in order to continue.
The milliK will then display any updates that are found on the USB drive and give you the
option to implement the update (before restarting the software).
The software is divided into two parts. The first is designated “software” and provides the
user interface. The second is designated “firmware” and manages the hardware that performs
the measurements. The update software feature looks for updates to both parts and allows you
to install each one individually. The version number of the software and firmware are shown
in the opening (Start) Window:
3.11 Using and Changing Passwords
All features that affect measurements (calibration of milliK, calibration data stored in the
thermometer database) are password protected. All actions that would lead to loss of data
(clearing data logged to internal memory, overwriting files) are also password protected.
The milliK uses two passwords. The main password is used to protect all functions that form
part of the normal operator activity (clearing logged data, editing thermometer calibration
