YSI pHotoFlex pH Handheld Colorimeter - Manual (Page 99)

pHotoFlex
®
pH Firmware update
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11 Firmware update
General information You can update the firmware of the pHotoFlex
®
pH to the latest version
with the aid of a Personal Computer.
You can find available firmware update files for your meter on the Inter-
net.
The update program contains:
 the newest firmware (meter software)
 new or changed method data and programs.
A free serial interface (COM port) on your PC and the AK 540/B inter-
face cable is required for this.
Connecting the meter to
the PC
The following is required for connection to a PC:
 a free serial interface (COM or USB port) on your PC
 cable or LabStation with cable for connection to PC
– for direct connection of the meter to the PC:
the AK 540/B interface cable (accessory) or
– for connection with the LabStation:
an operable LabStation with null modem cable (accessory, see
section 8.1)
 for connection to a USB interface on the PC:
a USB adapter (accessory).
Program installation Install the firmware update program on your PC.
Program start Start the program from the Windows start menu.
Via the language menu you can change the adjusted language.
Firmware update Proceed as follows:
For Microsoft Windows 7, administrator rights are required.
For Microsoft Windows 7, administrator rights are required.
1 Connect the pHotoFlex
®
pH to an interface of the PC.
2 Make sure the pHotoFlex
®
pH is switched on.
3 To start the updating process click the OK button.
4 Then follow the instructions of the program.
The programming procedure takes approx. 5 minutes.
A final message appears after the successful programming
procedure. The firmware update is completed with this.