Larson Davis 831C-FFT, Reference Manual

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SoundAdvisor Model 831C Updating the G4 LD Utility 109
Module 14 Software, Firmware, and Options
I
n addition to meter operation, the G4 LD Utility (G4) is also used to install firmware and
option upgrades as shown in the following processes.
In this module:
14.1 Updating the G4 LD Utility ................................................................................................. 109
14.2 Upgrading 831C Firmware by Using G4 LD Utility ............................................................. 109
14.3 Upgrading Meter Firmware Options .................................................................................. 110
14.4 Enabling or Disabling Optional Firmware ......................................................................... 111
14.1 Updating the G4 LD Utility
Step 1.
Locate the G4 installer on the LD USB Drive included with your meter, or from
www.LarsonDavis.com/G4.
Step 2.
Double-click to download the G4 installer.
Step 3.
Once the file is downloaded, unzip or extract the folder to your Desktop.
Step 4.
Open the new folder and run setup.exe .
Step 5.
Follow the on screen instructions to install the upgrade.
Step 6.
To launch G4, use the shortcut the installer created on your Desktop,
or select
G4
from the Start Menu.
14.2 Upgrading 831C Firmware by Using G4 LD Utility
Before you begin:
• Power on your meter, and connect it to your PC via the USB cable (CBL138, part
of the PSA029 power supply) or via TCP/IP. For more information about
connecting your meter, see Module 13 831C Network and Connections .
Step 1.
In the G4 Meters Panel, your connected meter displays in blue with one of the
following connection types:
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