E-m-hc2 probes-v1_26, 9firmware updates – ROTRONIC HC2 User Manual
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E-M-HC2 Probes-V1_26
Rotronic AG
Bassersdorf, Switzerland
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Firmware updates
Firmware updates will be available on the ROTRONIC website for downloading. Firmware files are given a
name that shows both to which device the file applies and the version number of the firmware. All firmware
files have the extension HEX. For connecting the HC2 probe to a PC, use any of the following digital adapter
cables AC3001, AC3002 or AC3005 (see document E-M-HC2-accessories).
Procedure for updating the firmware:
Connect the HC2 probe to the HW4 PC as explained in the HW4 manual E-M-HW4v3-Main
Copy the firmware update file from the ROTRONIC website to the PC.
Start HW4 software on the PC and search for the HC2 probe. (HW4 Main Menu Bar > Devices and
Groups > Search for USB masters or Search for RS232 masters or search for Ethernet masters,
depending on the connecting cable).
After finding the HC2 probe, expand the device tree to see the HC2 probe functions. Select Device
Manager. In the Device Manager menu bar select Tools > Firmware Update. For instructions see
document E-M-HW4v3-F2-001