Updating Method Data - wtw photolab S12 Operating Instructions Manual

14. Updating method data

You will always find the latest method data for your
photometer on the Internet. A method update contains
all new test sets and methods respectively. Additionally,
minor modifications of already existing methods are
transferred with it. With a method update, you receive all
new methods and, at the same time, can easily and
conveniently update all method data.
The software provided for downloading contains the
program file and method data. It can be downloaded
from our homepage with a mouse click.
The files are packed in a self-decompressing archive file
(*.exe) or in a zip file (*.zip) and can be decompressed
after the download.
Carry out the update as follows:
To download and update the photometer method data
via the built-in RS232 interface, you need the
following:
PC (Win 95 or higher) with Internet connection
PC cable (available as an accessory)
An *.exe or *.zip file from the Internet; contains the
"UpdateMethodData.exe" program file and
6 method data files (pls6md.xxx, pls12md.xxx,
plspekmd.xxx, nova30md.xxx, nova60md.xxx,
nova400md.xxx; xxx = version).
– Switch on the photometer (open the cover).
– Switch on the PC.
– Download from the Internet the software
including the method data (*.exe or *.zip) and
copy it into a separate directory or on a floppy
disk.
– Decompress the *.exe file with a double-click or
decompress the *.zip file with Winzip.
– Connect the serial interfaces of the PC and
photometer with the cable.
– Start the "UpdateMethodData.exe" program file
by double-clicking. The "Update Method Data"
window appears. In the upper half of the window
there is the name of your photometer (among
other things), behind it there is the method
version in brackets (e.g. 8.00).
All method data are reloaded into the photom-
eter with the update. The old method data are
overwritten by this.
– Click on the "Search meter" button.
The program automatically recognizes the
connected photometer. Another "Update
Method Data" window appears.
– Click on the "Start" button to start the method
download. The process takes approx. 3
minutes. You can terminate it at any time by
clicking on the "Cancel" button. In this case,
however, the download has to be carried out
once again completely so that the photometer
can save the method data and is operative.
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