Xylem SpectralTransfer - Manual (Page 14)

Operation SpectralTransfer
14 01/2008
4.4 Software and methods update
Requirements The following is required for the update:
z A free USB connection on the PC
z A USB cable (type A - type B)
z The SpectralTransfer program.
It is on the CD-ROM provided with the photometer.
z The ActiveSync
®
program.
It is available in the download area of Microsoft
®
on the Internet.
z The current photometer update file.
It is available from your photometer manufacturer on the Internet.
The update file contains:
– the newest firmware (meter software)
– new or changed method data.
Process of the
software and
methods update
Proceed as follows:
1 Unpack the contents of the downloaded exe or zip file into a directory
of your choice on the PC.
Note: Make sure the folder structure is unpacked as well. If you use
an unpacking program such as WinZip, the option, "Nutze
Ordnernamen" or "Use Folder Names" must be set.
2 Using the USB cable, connect the photometer (USB-B connection) to
the PC.
3 Switch on the photometer.
4 Start the ActiveSync
®
program on the PC.
5 Start the SpectralTransfer program on the PC (see chapter 3).
6 Press the Copy to target button in the Software Update group box.
7 In the directory with the files unpacked in step 1 select the "Update"
folder.
The files are transmitted to the photometer. The process takes
several seconds.