Xylem Lab 970 - Manual (Page 69)

Lab 970
69 ba75558e03 11/2009
Appendix: Firmware update
General information With the "Update_Labxxx_MxxxP" program and a PC you can update
the firmware of the Lab 970 to the newest version.
z a free RS232 interface on your PC
z the RS232 cable Z390.
Program installation Install the firmware update program on your PC with the
"Install_Update_Labxxx_MxxxP_Vx_yy_English.exe" installation
program.
Program start Start the "Update_Labxxx_MxxxP" program from the Windows start
menu. The selected interface is displayed on the left side of the status
bar at the lower edge of the window.
You can change the language via the language menu.
Firmware update Proceed as follows:
After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the meter
has taken over the new software version (see page 56).
1 Using the Z390 interface cable, connect the Lab 970 to the
serial interface (COM port) of the PC.
2 Make sure the Lab 970 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 instruction 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.