wtw Turb 430 IR/T, Operating Manual

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Turb 430 IR/T
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Appendix 1: Firmware update
General information With the "Firmware Update Turb430" program you can update the
firmware of the Turb 430 IR/T to the latest version with the aid of a
Personal Computer.
A free serial interface (COM port) on your PC and an interface cable is
required for this (see chapter 8 A
CCESSORIES
,
OPTIONS
).
Prior to starting the update, make sure that the batteries are fully char-
ged, or operate the Turb 430 IR/T on the LabStation or with the power
pack. Otherwise, there is a risk of the Turb 430 IR/T crashing during the
update.
Program installation Install the firmware update program on your PC with the
"Turb430_Vx_yy_English.exe" installation program.
Program start Start the "Firmware Update Turb430" program from the WTW directory
in 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 an interface cable, connect the Turb 430 IR/T to
the serial interface (COM port) of the PC named in the status
line.
2 Make sure the Turb 430 IR/T 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.