Vega VEGAFLEX 61 Operating Instructions Manual

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8.5 Software updateThe software version of VEGAFLEX 61 can be determined as follows:l on the type label of the electronicsl via the indicating and adjustment modulel via PACTwareYou can view all software histories on our website www.vega.com.Make use of this advantage and get registered for update informationvia e-mail.The following components are required to update the sensor software:l Sensorl Voltage supplyl VEGACONNECTl PC with PACTwarel Current sensor software as fileAt "www.vega.com/downloads" go to "Software". Select under "plicsinstruments and sensors" the suitable instrument series. Load the zipfile via the right mouse key with "Save target as" e.g. on the desktop ofyour PC. Extract all files available in the zip file, e.g. to the desktop.Connect the sensor to power supply and provide connection from PCto the instrument via VEGACONNECT. Start PACTware and provideconnection to the sensor, e.g. via the VEGA project assistant. Closethe parameter window of the sensor, as far as open.Go in the PACTware menu bar to "Instrument data", "Additionalfunctions" and "Update instrument software".PACTware now checks the actual hardware and software version ofthe sensor and displays the data. This procedure lasts approx. 60 s.Push the button "Update software" and select the previouslyextracted hex file. Then the software update can be started. Theadditional files are installed automatically. Depending on the sensor,this procedure can last approximately 1 h.8.6 Instrument repairIf a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:You can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepagewww.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repairform".By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and withouthaving to call back for needed information.l Print and fill out one form per instrumentl Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proofl Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety datasheet outside on the packagingLoad sensor software toPCPrepare updateLoad software into sen-sor42 VEGAFLEX 61 • Profibus PA8 Maintenance and fault rectification31835-EN-100426