Xylem Lab 870 - Manual (Page 69)

Lab 870
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Appendix: Firmware update
General information With the Update_Labxxx_MxxxP program and a PC you can update
the firmware of the Lab 870 to the newest version.
z a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on your PC
z the driver for the USB interface
(installation see page 40)
z the Z875 USB cable (included in the scope of delivery of the
Lab 870).
For the update via the RS232 interface, the following is required:
z a free RS232 interface on your PC
z the RS232 cable, Z390.
Program installation With the installation program,
"Install_Update_Labxxx_MxxxP_Vx_yy_English.exe", install the
firmware update program on your PC.
Program start Start the "Update_Labxxx_MxxxP" program from the Windows start
menu.
You can change the language via the language menu.
Firmware update Proceed as follows:
1 Connect the Lab 870 to a USB interface (virtual COM port) of
the PC with the aid of the USB interface cable Z875.
or
Connect the Lab 870 to a serial interface (COM port) of the PC
with the aid of the interface cable Z390.
2 Make sure the Lab 870 is switched on.
3 To start the update process click the OK button.
The program automatically recognizes the used interface.
4 To go on, follow the instructions of the program.
During the programming process, a corresponding message
and a progress bar (in %) appear.
The programming process takes approx. two minutes.
A terminatory message is displayed after a successful
programming process. The firmware update is now completed.
5 Disconnect the meter from the PC.
The instrument is ready for operation.