Update of TLC/HPTLC instrument firmware

For instruments with RS232 connection

To control CAMAG instrument by visionCATS, you need the corresponding firmware version. You can find the relevant firmware version and update program on the visionCATS installation disc under “Instrument Firmware”

To update the firmware of a CAMAG instrument:

  • Shut down visionCATS

  • Start the file Fwupdate.exe

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  • With File/open choose the respective instrument type

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  • With Transfer/Interface choose the respective instrument and comport

  • With Transfer/Start or burnfw start the firmware update

Warning

Do not switch of the computer or the instrument while the firmware is updated. Interruption during the process of firmware update can cause serious damage at your CAMAG instruments!

  • Press the reset button on your instrument keypad and observe the LCD display. During the first few seconds of the initialization the instrument display will show the actual firmware version. Check if the new firmware version is displayed