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pHotoFlex / pHotoFlex Turb
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Appendix 1: Firmware update
General information With the "Firmware Update pHotoFlex" program you can update the
firmware of the pHotoFlex (Turb) to the latest version with the aid of a
Personal Computer.
The update program contains:
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the newest firmware (meter software)
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new or changed method data and programs.
A free serial interface (COM port) on your PC and the AK 540/B inter-
face cable is required for this.
Program installation Install the firmware update program on your PC with the
"pHotoFlex_Vx_yy_English.exe" installation program.
Program start Start the "Update_pHotoFlex" program from the Windows start menu.
The program automatically selects the first free serial interface (COM
port). The selected interface is displayed on the left side of the status
line on the screen bottom.
Via the language menu you can change the adjusted language.
Firmware update Proceed as follows:
After switching the meter off and on again you can check on the start
display whether the meter has taken over the new software version.
1 With the aid of the AK 540/B interface cable, connect the
pHotoFlex (Turb) to the serial interface (COM port) of the PC
named in the status line.
2 Make sure the pHotoFlex (Turb) is switched on.
3 To start the updating process click the OK button.
4 Then follow the instructions of the program.
A corresponding message and a progress bar (in %) appear
during the programming procedure.
The programming procedure takes approx. four minutes.
A final message appears after the successful programming
procedure. The firmware update is completed with this.
5 Disconnect the meter from the PC.
The instrument is ready for operation.