5 instrument repair – VEGA VEGAFLEX 66 (-200…+400°C) 4 … 20 mA_HART two-wire User Manual
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via PACTware
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ou can view all software histories on our website www.vega.com.
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ake use of this advantage and get registered for update information
via e-mail.
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he following components are required to update the sensor software:
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ensor
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oltage supply
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VEGACONNECT
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PC
with PACTware
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urrent sensor software as file
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t "www.vega.com/downloads" go to "Software". Select under "plics
instruments and sensors" the suitable instrument series. Load the zip
fi
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.
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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.
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o in the PACTware menu bar to "Instrument data", "Additional
functions" and "Update instrument software".
PACT
ware now checks the actual hardware and software version of
the sensor and displays the data. This procedure lasts approx. 60 s.
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ush the button "Update software" and select the previously
extracted hex file. Then the software update can be started. The
additional files are installed automatically. Depending on the sensor,
this procedure can last approximately 1 h.
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.5 Instrument repair
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f a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
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ou can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage
www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repair
form".
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y doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without
having to call back for needed information.
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rint and fill out one form per instrument
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lean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
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ttach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging
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lease ask the agency serving you for the address of your return
shipment. You can find the respective agency on our website
www.vega.com under: "Company - VEGA worldwide"
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n instruments with exchangeable rod, the rod must be unscrewed for
transport to avoid damages.
Load sensor software to
PC
Prepare update
Load software into sen-
sor
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