VEGA VEGAPULS 63 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≤ 3.8) Foundation Fieldbus - Manual (Page 46)

In Ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module with
respective Ex approval may be used.
If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered
from the VEGA agency serving you.
The new electronics module must be loaded with the settings of the
sensor. These are the options:
l At the factory by VEGA
l Or on site by the user
In both cases, the sensor serial number is necessary. The serial
numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, inside the
housing or on the delivery note.
Information:
When loading on site, first of all the order data must be downloaded
from the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Electronics
module").
The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and
distinguish also in the signal output or power supply.
8 .4 Software update
The software version of VEGAPULS 63 can be determined as follows:
l on the type label of the electronics
l via the indicating and adjustment module
l via PACTware
You can view all software histories on our website www.vega.com.
Make use of this advantage and get registered for update information
via e-mail.
The following components are required to update the sensor software:
l Sensor
l Voltage supply
l VEGACONNECT
l PC with PACTware
l Current sensor software as file
At "www.vega.com/downloads" go to "Software". Select under "plics
sensors and instruments", "Firmware updates" the respective instru-
ment series and software version. Load the zip file via the right mouse
key with "Save target as" e.g. on the desktop of your PC. Move with the
right mouse key to the folder and select "Extract all". Save the
extracted files, for example on the desktop.
Connect the signal conditioning instrument to power supply and
provide the connection from the PC to the instrument via the interface
adapter. Start PACTware and go via the menu "Project" to the VEGA
project assistant. Select "USB" and "Set instruments online". Activate
Sensor serial number
Assignment
Load sensor software to
PC
Prepare update
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