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8.3 Exchanging the electronics module

I

n case of a defect, the electronics module can be exchanged by the

user against an identical type. If no electronics module is available on
side, the module can be ordered for the VEGA agency serving you.

O

rdering and exchange are possible with or without sensor serial

number. The electronics module with serial number includes order-
specific
data such as factory setting, seal material etc. These are not

included in the electronics module without serial number.

T

he serial number is stated on the type label of VEGABAR 61 or on the

delivery note.

8.4 Software update

T

he following components are required to update the sensor software:

l

S

ensor

l

P

ower supply

l

VEGACONNECT

l

PC

with PACTware

l

C

urrent sensor software as file

A

t "www.vega.com/downloads" go to "Software". Select under "plics

instruments and sensors" the suitable instrument series. Load the zip

le via the right mouse key with "Save target as" e.g. on the desktop of

your PC. Extract all files available in the zip file, e.g. to the desktop.

C

onnect the sensor to power supply and provide connection from PC

to the instrument via VEGACONNECT. Start PACTware and provide
connection to the sensor, e.g. via the VEGA project assistant. Close
the parameter window of the sensor, as far as open.

G

o in the PACTware menu bar to "Instrument data", "Additional

functions" and "Update instrument software".

PACT

ware checks now the actual hardware and software version of

the sensor and displays the data. This procedure lasts approx. 60 s.

P

ush the button " Update software" and select the previously

extracted hex file. Then the software update can be started. Further

les are installed automatically. Depending on the sensor, this

procedure lasts approximately 1 h.

8.5 Instrument repair

I

f a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:

Y

ou can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage

www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repair
form
".

B

y doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without

having to call back for needed information.

Load sensor software to
PC

Prepare update

Load software into sen-
sor

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