Chapter 18 Management Of The Instrument; Keypad; Language Of The User Guidance; Software - KWS Electronic VAROS 106 Manual

130 Chapter 18 - Management of the instrument
Chapter 18 Management of the instrument
These functions can only be accessed when the instrument is not tuned.
18.1

Keypad

The key tone and the key illumination can be switched on and off via the MODE -> Settings ->
Keypad menu.
18.2

Language of the user guidance

The user guidance (menu interface) can be displayed in German or English. Use MODE ->
Settings -> Language -> German, English to select the desired language.
18.3

Software

You can query the software version, or load new firmware on to the instrument by selecting MODE
-> Settings -> Software.
18.3.1

Info

The user can query the software version (firmware) by pressing MODE -> Settings -> Software ->
Info.
18.3.2

Update

You can upload a new firmware release onto the device at any time.
The software is provided as a ".bin" file. Request this file from the manufacturer and copy it from a
computer onto the included USB stick.
Important:
Next insert the USB stick into the instrument and select MODE -> Settings -> Software -> Update.
A selection appears containing all saved ".bin" files. Select the desired file using the arrow keys
(Up/Down) and press ENTER to start the software update. The instrument deletes the old version
from the memory before writing the new software to the internal flash drive. Previously settings will
not be overwritten (e.g. Profiles, language ...)
This takes approximately 1 minute.
Note:
18.4

Clock

The instrument has a real time clock that is powered by the internal battery.
Set the date and time using the Clock menu. To do this, select the corresponding menu item
MODE -> Settings ->CLOCK and open it with ENTER. You can now set the time and date. Press
ENTER to accept the value and return to the previous menu.
106 V3.2
It is highly recommended to plug the instrument to mains before updating the
firmware. Do not switch off the instrument while update is in progress.
You can find the latest information about software on our homepage.