The above listed software includes the firmware update for the instruments ProLab 3000 and ProLab 4000 on V1.17 (December 2008).

General information

With the "Update_ProLab3000_4000" program and a PC you can update the firmware of the ProLab 4000 to the newest version. Available firmware updates can be found on the Internet.

Connect the meter to a PC for the update.
For the update via the USB-B interface (USB Device), the following is required:

• a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on your PC
• the driver for the USB interface of the PC (installation of the USB driver from the installation CD-ROM)
• the USB cable
  (Z875, included in the scope of delivery of the ProLab 4000).

For the update via the RS232 interface, the following is required:

• a free RS232 interface on your PC
• the RS232 cable, Z390.

Preparing the ProLab 4000 for the update

• Disconnect the ProLab 4000 from the power supply.
• Disconnect the interface cable (USB, RS232) from the meter.
• Reconnect the power supply.
  Wait until Standby appears on the display.
  
• Connect the ProLab 4000 to a USB interface (virtual COM port) of the PC with the aid of the USB interface cable.
  or
  Connect the ProLab 4000 to a serial interface (COM port) of the PC with the aid of the Z390 interface cable.

Program installation

• With the installation program,
  "Install_Update_ProLab3000_4000_V 1-1_English.exe" install the firmware update program on a PC.

Program start

• Start the "Update_ProLab3000_4000" program from the Windows start menu.
• If necessary, change the language in the language menu.

Firmware update

• Start the updating procedure in the firmware update program with (OK)..
• Following the instructions of the firmware update program.
  During the programming process, a corresponding message and a progress bar is displayed. The programming process takes up to 15 minutes. A terminatory message is displayed after a successful programming process. The firmware updates is completed.
• Disconnect the ProLab 4000 from the PC.
  The ProLab 4000 is ready for operation.
  
  
• After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the meter has taken over the new software version.

Before you can carry-out the update via the USB-interface, the according VCD (Virtual Com Device)-driver must be installed on the PC. A corresponding CD with instructions is included with the instrument.