AVL AVL DiCom 4000, Service Manual

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Software AVL 4000
3-4 Service Manual
3.2 Installation of Operating Software (Software update)
The AVL 4000 has an externally accessed slot for memory cards which is compatible with
the PCMCIA PC industry standard. The card has a memory of up to 56 MB.
AVL identification no. EN0339 (4 MB memory)
Basic functions:
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First-time programming during production
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Software update during production and service
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Backup medium for customer files
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Data exchange with PC
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Carrier for software options
Installation procedure
Note: Depending on the country specific legislation, this procedure is not supported by
every hardware (France) or is not allowed (Switzerland).
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Switch the tester off.
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Connect the installation adapter to the 5-pin keyboard port (AVL identification no.
BV2150) an.
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Plug the memory card into the PCMCIA slot.
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Switch the tester on.
The software on the memory card is then installed automatically.
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During installation the installation adapter will output short beeps.
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On completion of the software installation, the tester will output a long beep.
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A continuous sound indicates that the software cannot be installed.
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If the installation fails, you will hear an intermittent signal.
A brief pause between the sounds indicates errored software installation. A long
pause indicates that the customer memory is missing (necessary in Germany and
for the customer memory option).
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Now switch the tester off again.
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Remove the memory card from the PCMCIA slot and disconnect the installation
adapter from the keyboard port.
The installation procedure is now completed. Switch the tester on and check that the new
software is properly installed (Self-test after power-on – software version, checksums).
Instruments destined for Germany must be equipped with
a memory extension!
(See Section 4.2.1.10 Memory Adapter)!