Microlab
®
STAR Service Manual
3-1
3 Service Software
3.1 Overview
The Service Software supports the identification and correction of malfunctions in
the ML STAR instrument.
The Service Software
• Configures the Microlab STAR Instrument
• Downloads Firmware
• Updates the Technical Status
• Performs calibration and adjustments (Macro Programs)
• Controls all single movements of the instrument
• Checks Sensor status
• Gathers all Trace information
• Features both Single Commands and Macro Programs
(refer to firmware reference guide)
3.1.1 How to Install the Service Software
Attention: Do not install new software version over existing software.
First Back up Macros, Firmware, etc. then remove current software.
After removal of current software the new software version may be installed.
• Put Service Software CD into CD-ROM Drive
• start Setup.exe Program File from the CD-ROM and carefully follow the
installation instructions.
Attention: Do not leave the Service Software installed on a Customer's PC as this
will enable any user of that PC to "play" with the system - with potentially damaging
results!