User Manual
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KDC Series II DC Power Supplies
key too long as the unit will revert back to normal operation mode if you do.
This will put the
unit‟s controller into the Flash down load mode. Wait until the last screen appears that shows
the RS232 setup.
3. Open up th
e Flash Loader utility program “AXFlashLoaderComm.exe”. This utility is available
from the Argantix website at
www.argantix.com
in the Gui and Drivers download section.
4.
Select the COM port. Leave “Baud rate” and “Cmd Delay” to the defaults shown.
5.
Select “Init Port” followed by “Flash Update”.
6. Select Browse and locate the file CIC662rn.nn.hex. This file is supplied with this instruction
and can be copied to the same directory as AxFlashLoaderComm.exe file or any other drive
or directory.
7.
Select “Download”. This will start the firmware update procedure. The front panel display for
the KDC supply will display the message “Erasing flash” followed by “Flash erase complete”
and “Programming Flash”. The down load will be completed in about 6 to 7 minutes.
8. Once completed, close the Maintenance Panel window. Next, close the serial port by clicking
on the “Close Port” button. You can now close the Flash loader utility.
9. Cycle the power on the KDC unit and verify that the new firmware revision is displayed on the
LCD at power up. You can also use the *IDN? query commend over the bus the verify the
firmware revision.
If you encounter problems, try repeating the above procedure. If problem cannot be resolved,
contact Argantix for assistance. (email to:
)
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