Introduction; Special Notes; Relax - Update Via Update-Software - Macherey-Nagel Relax Series Manual

1. Introduction

The following instruction describes in detail how to update your QUANTOFIX
quickly. You can update your instrument via Update-Software (3. Relax – Update via Update-Software) or from instru-
ment to instrument (4. Relax – Update from instrument to instrument).

2. Special Notes

Please read the following notes carefully before performing an update:

Do not disconnect the connection between instrument to instrument or computer to instrument during an update.
Otherwise, this can cause damage to your instrument.

Do not switch off the instrument during an update process. Otherwise, this can cause damage to your instrument.

Please consider that the instrument should only be updated when connected via mains adapter. Do not update the
instrument in battery operation.

The update and subsequent "Load Default" can erase all entries from the memory.

If you intend an update from instrument to instrument, please consider that this is only possible with the following
serial number constellations (please find the serial number on the bottom of the instrument):
®
URYXXON
®
URYXXON
QUANTOFIX
QUANTOFIX
3. Relax – Update via Update-Software
The Update-Software for Relax instruments allows you to update your QUANTOFIX
and quickly.
Precondition:
Operating system Microsoft
Required equipment:

Instrument: QUANTOFIX

Update-Software for Relax instruments (Please contact MACHEREY-NAGEL or your local distributor)

Update-File, e. g. relax.prg (This file is only needed, if no internet connection is available)

RS232 connection cable (REF 919 772)
Notes:
The update requires a connection between the computers' and the instruments' RS232 connection. It is not possible to
update the instrument via the USB-port. If your computer does not have a natural RS232 port, please make use of a
USB-to-RS232 adaptor cable (REF 919 926).
In case of internet availability during the update process, the Update-Software will download the Update-File from the
internet automatically. Step number 10 from the instruction below can then be neglected. In case that there is no con-
nection to the internet, you can either use the Update-File stored in the software or select the Update-File manually as
described in step number 10 of the instruction.
Instruction:
1. Open the folder "Update Software" on your computer.
2. Connect the instrument to a power supply.
3. Connect the instrument via the RS232 connection cable to your computer (Please observe information of your op-
erating system, e. g. drivers not found.).
4. Turn on the instrument and tap on the screen several times immediately.
5. Please enter the service code 1234 and confirm your entry with
6. Go to "Program update" and confirm your entry with
7. Start the software on the computer by using the "Relax update" icon.
8. In the software screen, please press the binoculars (
9. Once the instrument has been found, the software displays COM-Port and software version.
10. Optional: The folder icon (
respective directory.
11. The software confirms that a suitable file has been found and the checkmark (
12. Please press
13. Once the update is performed, the instrument automatically restarts and performs a self-check.
Serial number instrument A
Relax UR2xxxx
Relax URxxxx
®
Relax QR2xxxx
®
Relax QRxxxx
®
Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
® ®
/ URYXXON Relax which needs to be updated
) becomes active. Please press
to start the update.
®
Relax or URYXXON
Serial number instrument B
UR2xxxx
URxxxx
QR2xxxx
QRxxxx
®
.
.
) for searching and connecting the instrument.
and select the Update-File (e. g. relax.prg) in the
) becomes active.
®
Relax easily and
®
Relax or URYXXON Relax easily
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