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HandyLab 680 Appendix: Firmware update
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9 Appendix: Firmware update
With the HandyLab 680 you can update the firmware of your meter and
IDS sensors.
9.1 Firmware update for the meter HandyLab 680
General information Available firmware updates for the meter are provided on the Internet.
With the "Firmware Update " program and a PC you can update the
firmware of the HandyLab 680 to the newest version.
For the update you have to connect the meter to a PC.
For the update via the USB-B interface, the following is required:
 a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on the PC
 the driver for the USB interface (on the enclosed CD-ROM)
 the USB cable (included in the scope of delivery of the
HandyLab 680).
Program installation
Program start
Firmware update
After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the meter
1 Install the downloaded firmware update on a PC.
An update folder is created in the Windows start menu.
If an update folder already exists for the meter (or meter type),
the new data are displayed there.
2 In the windows start menu, open the update folder and start the
firmware update program for the meter
3 Using the USB interface cable, connect the HandyLab 680 to a
USB interface (virtual COM port) of the PC.
4 Switch on the HandyLab 680.
5 In the firmware update program, start the update process with
OK.
6 Follow the instructions of the firmware update program.
During the programming process, a corresponding message
and a progress bar (in %) are displayed.
The programming process takes up to 15 minutes. A termina-
tory message is displayed after a successful programming pro-
cess. The firmware update is completed.
7 Disconnect the HandyLab 680 from the PC.
The HandyLab 680 is ready for operation again.