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Information:
W

hen loading on site, first of all the order data must be downloaded

from the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Oscillator").

T

he electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and

distinguish also in the signal output or power supply.

8.4 Software update

T

he following components are required to update the sensor software:

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S

ensor

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P

ower supply

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VEGACONNECT

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PC

with PACTware

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C

urrent sensor software as file

A

t "www.vega.com/downloads" go to "Software". Select under "plics

instruments and sensors" the suitable instrument series. Load the zip

le via the right mouse key with "Save target as" e.g. on the desktop of

your PC. Extract all files available in the zip file, e.g. to the desktop.

C

onnect the sensor to power supply and provide connection from PC

to the instrument via VEGACONNECT. Start PACTware and provide
connection to the sensor, e.g. via the VEGA project assistant. Close
the parameter window of the sensor, as far as open.

G

o in the PACTware menu bar to "Instrument data", "Additional

functions" and "Update instrument software".

PACT

ware checks now the actual hardware and software version of

the sensor and displays the data. This procedure lasts approx. 60 s.

P

ush the button " Update software" and select the previously

extracted hex file. Then the software update can be started. Further

les are installed automatically. Depending on the sensor, this

procedure lasts approximately 1 h.

8.5 Instrument repair

I

f a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:

Y

ou can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage

www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repair
form
".

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y doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without

having to call back for needed information.

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P

rint and fill out one form per instrument

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C

lean the instrument and pack it damage-proof

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A

ttach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data

sheet outside on the packaging

Assignment

Load sensor software to
PC

Prepare update

Load software into sen-
sor

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