SoundAdvisor Model 831C
Updating the G4 LD Utility
14-1
Module 1
Upgrading Firmware & 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 ................................................................................................14-1
14.2 Upgrading 831C Firmware by Using G4 LD Utility ............................................................14-1
14.3 Upgrading Options ............................................................................................................14-2
14.4 Enabling or Disabling Optional Firmware ........................................................................14-3
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 type indicators:
Connection Types
:
TCP/IP via Local Area Network (LAN)
TCP/IP via Internet
USB
WiFi