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1.4  User Notifications

The software can provide information on the operations that must be carried out
during the tests by displaying messages and/or short videos.

The messages appear in a designated area on the lower part of your screen.

The software will display messages to inform the user if any errors or anomalies
occur.

The software will inform the user if, for instance:

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there are communication errors,

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ambient conditions do not correspond to those required in order to carry out the
tests,

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etc.

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Summary of Contents for UniProbe

Page 1: ...UniProbe User Manual www elektropartner com...

Page 2: ...ENGLISH 7 en...

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Page 4: ...0 1 10 Video 21 2 MSS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE 22 2 1 Service Programs 24 2 1 1 Update Tool 26 2 1 2 Software Graph Resolution 27 2 1 3 Language 28 2 1 4 MSS Manual 29 3 CHARGE START 31 3 1 Battery...

Page 5: ...2 Measurement duration 86 5 4 Ampmeter 87 5 4 1 Current Scale 89 5 4 2 Measurement duration 90 5 5 Diode test 91 5 5 1 Measurement duration 94 5 6 Short Circuit Search 95 5 6 1 Measurement duration 97...

Page 6: ...122 7 4 Connections 123 8 AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION 124 8 1 Quick Menu 126 8 2 Print Preview 128 8 3 Delete Configuration 129 8 4 Configuration Procedure 131 9 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION 140 9 1 Find 142...

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Page 8: ...not intended to offer technical training of any kind and technicians will therefore carry out any interventions under their own responsibility and will be accountable for any damage or personal injury...

Page 9: ...The purchased tool device needs to be unlocked before it can be used The tool device can be unlocked by entering a specific unlock code that can be obtained by your retailer This operation must be rep...

Page 10: ...4 Enter the unlock code provided by your retailer 5 Click on the icon NEXT 6 Click on Quit The device module is unlocked 9 en...

Page 11: ...NOTE If the device is an OBD MATRIX proceed as follows 1 Enter the unlock code provided by your retailer 2 Press the enter key The device is unlocked 10...

Page 12: ...The software provides special functions in relation to communication configuration A Bluetooth connection is generally recommended The information that follows also applies when the software must int...

Page 13: ...the icon that corresponds to the function tells you whether or not the function is available ICON DESCRIPTION Clickable icon Function available Non clickable icon Function not available Icons used fo...

Page 14: ...hort videos The messages appear in a designated area on the lower part of your screen The software will display messages to inform the user if any errors or anomalies occur The software will inform th...

Page 15: ...password 1236 allows access to the user only The functions that cannot be accessed with this password are for technical assistance personnel or retailer only Proceed as follows 1 Click on the icon of...

Page 16: ...mpted with the disclaimers when the function is launched for the first time ex standard self diagnosis Matrix self diagnosis for each version installed Once the conditions that regulate the use of the...

Page 17: ...Proceed as follows 1 Read the disclaimer completely scroll the text using the vertical scroll bar 2 Click on 3 Click on the icon 16...

Page 18: ...You may now access the self diagnosis functions 17 en...

Page 19: ...1 7 Internet connection Certain functions may require an adequate active and working Internet connection An ADSL type of connection is generally recommended 18...

Page 20: ...1 8 Services available by Subscription Certain functions may require a specific subscription i e updating via Internet For more information contact your retailer 19 en...

Page 21: ...ICON NAME DESCRIPTION REFERENCE CHAPTER Save As Allows you to save the report in html format on your PC Printer Select Allows you to start the system functions to choose the printer you wish to use Pr...

Page 22: ...hicle being tested or to illustrate a specific operation that must be carried out ICON NAME DESCRIPTION REFERENCE CHAPTER Play Allows you to launch the video Pause Allows you to pause the video Stop A...

Page 23: ...y out a test on the vehicle battery Proceed as follows 1 Click on the icon of the function desired Icon Name Description Notes KV Analysis Allows you to launch the function used to carry out high volt...

Page 24: ...function used to carry out oscilloscope measurements Pressures Allows you to launch the function used to carry out pressure measurements T Net Allows to carry out the diagnosis on the vehicle CAN net...

Page 25: ...n Notes Automatic Configuration Allows you to launch the automatic procedure for device configuration BT Config Allows you to configure the communication between the software and the Bluetooth devices...

Page 26: ...MSS Manual Allows you to view the software manual 25 en...

Page 27: ...lows updating the firmware of the measurement tools Proceed as follows 1 Click on the item Update device 2 Select the device that you wish to update The update procedure is launched For more informati...

Page 28: ...2 1 2 Software Graph Resolution This function allows to modify the software graphic resolution Proceed as follows 1 Click on item Software graph resolution 2 Select the desired video resolution 27 en...

Page 29: ...2 1 3 Language Allows you to change the language in which the software is displayed Proceed as follows 1 Click on item Language 2 Select the language desired 28...

Page 30: ...2 1 4 MSS Manual This function allows you to view the software manual Proceed as follows 1 Click on item MSS manual 2 Click on item Display manual 29 en...

Page 31: ...Connecting to the Internet allows the function to check if an updated version of the manual is available 3 Click on The software manual is displayed 30...

Page 32: ...compatible with 24 V power supply systems The function allows you to carry out the following tests Battery Test System Charge Charge Efficiency Charge Cable Ripple Output ALT Ripple Output D Start Sy...

Page 33: ...To launch the function from the Tools menu proceed as follows 1 Click 32...

Page 34: ...s of the battery System Charge It allows you to verify the alternator s operation through voltage and current tests Start System It allows you to verify the operation of the engine ignition system thr...

Page 35: ...Before launching the test make sure the cables are connected as indicated in the video that can be started from the function Cable Connection Change Battery Values It allows you to change the data re...

Page 36: ...umber a 9 digit code that indicates the electrical features and the dimensions of the battery For example the structure of ETN 543 110 033 is the following 543 group A 110 group B 033 group C Group A...

Page 37: ...he geometrical features of the battery other than indicating its polarity the type of terminal etc Group C multiplied by 10 indicates the starting current according to the EN regulations 033x10 330 th...

Page 38: ...unction allows you to launch the test Before launching the test we recommend you let the battery rest for at least 6 hours If this is not possible follow the Procedure for Testing a non Rested Battery...

Page 39: ...PROCEDURE FOR TESTING A BATTERY AT REST FOR AT LEAST 6 HOURS Proceed as follows 1 Click Wait for the test setup 38...

Page 40: ...the following information Theoretical pickup current previously entered by the user Battery temperature previously entered by the user Detected battery voltage Battery charge Battery efficiency Batter...

Page 41: ...PROCEDURE FOR TESTING A NON RESTED BATTERY Proceed as follows 1 Click 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 40...

Page 42: ...Wait for the following screen to appear 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen The test results could be unreliable if the battery is too low 41 en...

Page 43: ...ides the following information Theoretical pickup current previously entered by the user Battery temperature previously entered by the user Detected battery voltage Battery charge Battery efficiency B...

Page 44: ...It allows you to launch the operation test of the connection cable from alternator s B to the battery s positive Ripple Output ALT It allows you to launch the operation test of the diode bridge used t...

Page 45: ...em In order to carry out this test you need the following material Device BPP Cable BICOR amperometric clamp Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Notes Run Charge Test It allows you to la...

Page 46: ...2 Click 3 Click 4 Select the ammeter scale 5 Click 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 45 en...

Page 47: ...The test result is displayed The screen provides the following information Battery voltage graph Charge current graph Average battery voltage Average charge current Test result 46...

Page 48: ...the battery s positive In order to carry out this test you need the following material Device BPP Cable ALT Cable Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Notes Run Charge Test It allows you...

Page 49: ...2 Click 3 Click 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 Click 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 48...

Page 50: ...The test result is displayed The screen provides the following information Battery voltage graph Voltage drop on cable graph Average battery voltage Charge voltage average drop Test result 49 en...

Page 51: ...by the alternator alternator s B output In order to carry out this test you need the following material Device BPP Cable ALT Cable Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Notes Execute Rippl...

Page 52: ...2 Click 3 Click 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 Click 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 51 en...

Page 53: ...The test result is displayed The screen provides the following information Ripple output ALT graph Type graph for comparison 52...

Page 54: ...t of the charging warning light of the alternator itself In order to carry out this test you need the following material Device BPP Cable D Cable Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Note...

Page 55: ...2 Click 3 Click 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 Click 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 54...

Page 56: ...The test result is displayed The screen provides the following information Ripple output D graph Type graph for comparison 55 en...

Page 57: ...ns Name Description Notes Start Test It allows you to check the voltage and current values during the vehicle ignition phase Engine Ground Test It allows you to check the voltage value at the ends of...

Page 58: ...Device BPP Cable BICOR amperometric clamp Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Notes Execute Ripple Test It allows you to launch the test Change Battery Values It allows you to change the...

Page 59: ...2 Click 3 Click 4 Enter the data in the specific fields 5 Select the ammeter scale 6 Click on 7 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 58...

Page 60: ...es the following information Theoretical pickup current previously entered by the user Battery temperature previously entered by the user Battery voltage graph Charge current graph Average battery vol...

Page 61: ...rder to carry out this test you need the following material Device BPP Cable MOT Cable BICOR amperometric clamp Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Notes Execute Ripple Test It allows yo...

Page 62: ...2 Click 3 Click 4 Select the ammeter scale 5 Click 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 61 en...

Page 63: ...The test result is displayed The screen provides the following information Engine ground cable voltage graph Engine ground cable average voltage Test result 62...

Page 64: ...otor In order to carry out this test you need the following material Device BPP Cable MOT Cable BICOR amperometric clamp Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Notes Start Starter Motor Tes...

Page 65: ...2 Click 3 Click 4 Select the ammeter scale 5 Click 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 64...

Page 66: ...t result is displayed The screen provides the following information Battery voltage graph Starter motor positive cable voltage drop graph Average battery voltage Cable voltage average drop Test result...

Page 67: ...Proceed as follows 1 Click Icons Name Description Notes Save It allows you to save the performed test Function available only by accessing from the vehicle selection Delete Tests It allows you to dele...

Page 68: ...n of the device before launching the function The screen is divided in the following sections Functions Frequency Duty Cycle Options FUNCTIONS The section Functions allows to choose the use mode of th...

Page 69: ...the frequency DUTY CYCLE The section Duty Cycle allows to select the duty cycle of the generated signal To select the duty cycle you can use the cursor or the following icons Icon Name Description Not...

Page 70: ...test all the devices that work if activated by circulation of current for example EGR valve compressor of catalytic converter etc Proceed as follows 1 Flag the box related to mode PWM CURRENT DRIVE 2...

Page 71: ...5 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen 6 Click on 70...

Page 72: ...enerated signal Icon Name Description Notes Start Stop Measure Allows to start stop the oscilloscopic measurement Stop Generation Allows to stop the signal generation and go back to the screen of the...

Page 73: ...M 5V PWM 5 V mode allows to simulate last generation sensors with 0 5 V PWM or PFM type signals Proceed as follows 1 Flag the box related to mode PWM 5V 2 Select Frequency 3 Select Duty Cycle 4 Click...

Page 74: ...5 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen 6 Click on 73 en...

Page 75: ...f the generated signal Icon Name Description Notes Start Stop Measure Allows to start stop the oscilloscopic measurement Stop generation Allows to stop the signal generation and go back to the screen...

Page 76: ...ect Allows to connect the software to the tool and start the measurement Voltmeter Allows to carry out voltage measurements Ohmmeter Allows to carry out resistance measurements Ampmeter Allows to carr...

Page 77: ...Reset Allows you to clear the graph 76...

Page 78: ...5 1 Connect Disconnect This function allows to connect the software to the tool and start the measurement Proceed as follows 1 Select the desired function voltmeter ohmeter etc 2 Click on 77 en...

Page 79: ...The measurement starts To disconnect the tool click on the icon 78...

Page 80: ...5 2 Voltmeter This function allows to carry out voltage measurements Proceed as follows 1 Click on The screen of the voltmeter is displayed 2 Click on 79 en...

Page 81: ...tor 2 Voltage indicators Minimum voltage detected Average voltage detected Maximum voltage detected 3 Instant voltage detected 4 Measurement unit and current type indicator 5 Scale level indicator 6 G...

Page 82: ...d as follows 1 Open the corresponding drop down menu 2 Select the desired scale You can choose between the two voltage scales 6 V scale 60 V scale 400 V scale Autoscaling In Autoscaling mode the softw...

Page 83: ...ement This function allows to change the measurement length Proceed as follows 1 Open the corresponding drop down menu 2 Select the desired length The test lenght may vary from a minmum of 10 s to a m...

Page 84: ...5 3 Resistance Measurement This function allows to carry out resistance measurements Proceed as follows 1 Click on The screen of the ohmmeter is displayed 2 Click on 83 en...

Page 85: ...tance indicators Minimum resistance detected Medium resistance detected Maximum resistance detected 3 Instant resistance detected 4 Measurement unit indicator 5 Scale level indicator 6 Graph of resist...

Page 86: ...1 Open the corresponding drop down menu 2 Select the desired scale You can choose between the two resistance scales Scale from 0 to 1k Scale from 0 to 100k Scale from 0 to 10k Autoscaling In Autoscal...

Page 87: ...tion This function allows to change the measurement duration Proceed as follows 1 Open the corresponding drop down menu 2 Select the desired length The test lenght may vary from a minmum of 10 s to a...

Page 88: ...5 4 Ampmeter This function allows to carry out current measurements Proceed as follows 1 Click on The screen of the ampmeter is displayed 2 Click on 87 en...

Page 89: ...cted currents Minimum current detected Medium current detected Maximum current detected 3 Instant current detected 4 Measurement unit and current type indicator 5 Scale level indicator 6 Graph of curr...

Page 90: ...ty at 10 mV A measurement range 440 A 3 Sensitivity at 0 1 V A measurement range 35 A 4 Sensitivity at 0 1 V A measurement range 3 5 A 5 Autoscaling In Autoscaling mode the software automatically sets...

Page 91: ...ion This function allows to change the measurement duration Proceed as follows 1 Open the corresponding drop down menu 2 Select the desired duration The test lenght may vary from a minmum of 10 s to a...

Page 92: ...5 5 Diode test This function allows to verify the diodes bias Proceed as follows 1 Click on The screen of the diode polarization test is displayed 2 Click on 91 en...

Page 93: ...ator 2 Voltage indicators Minimum voltage detected Medium voltage detected Maximum voltage detected 3 Diode bias voltage 4 Measurement unit and current type indicator 5 Scale level indicator 6 Graph o...

Page 94: ...If the diode is directly polarized the software supplies the diode polarization voltage If the diode is inversely polarized the software indicates OVL overload 93 en...

Page 95: ...asurement duration This function allows to change the measurement duration Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Select the desired duration The test length may vary from a minmum of 10 s to a maximum of 10...

Page 96: ...rt Circuit Search This function allows to verify the presence of any short circuits in the circuit being tested Proceed as follows 1 Click on The screen of short circuits search is displayed 2 Click o...

Page 97: ...detected Maximum resistance detected 3 Instant resistance detected 4 Measurement unit indicator 5 Scale level indicator 6 Graph of voltage detected over time This bar fills in when there is no short c...

Page 98: ...urement duration This function allows to change the measurement duration Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Select the desired duration The test lenght may vary from a minimum of 10 s to a maximum of 100...

Page 99: ...set the current type that is going to be measured alternate or direct It is only possible to change the current type from Voltmeter and Ampmeter functions Proceed as follows 1 Click on The device has...

Page 100: ...2 Click on The device starts measuring a direct current again 99 en...

Page 101: ...5 8 Reset This function allows you to clear the graph Proceed as follows 1 Click on The graph is set to zero 100...

Page 102: ...the function Icon Name Description Notes Start Stop Allows to start or stop the measurement Autoscaling Allows to start autoscaling ZOOM Allows to zoom in an area on the graph Cursors Allows to know t...

Page 103: ...will begin at this point This screen provides the following information Number Name Description 1 Upper Bar The upper bar is composed of the labels relating to channels CH1 CH4 and from the label rel...

Page 104: ...indicates the medium detected value Max indicates the maximum detected value Freq Indicates the signal frequency D Cycle indicates the Duty Cycle value in percentage The channel number may vary accord...

Page 105: ...t appropriate Time Division for the measurement you wish to carry out The Time Division is the time base of the oscilloscope that is how many seconds a division lasts Proceed as follows 1 Click on T D...

Page 106: ...The Time Division is set 105 en...

Page 107: ...ured in alternate current DC Allows to set the current type that is going to be measured in continuous current V DIV A DIV Allows to display the drop down menu through which you can change the voltage...

Page 108: ...6 2 Autoscaling This function allows to carry out the graph autoscale Proceed as follows 1 Click on Wait the autoscale operation The autoscale has been carried out 107 en...

Page 109: ...ea on the graph To start the function you have to stop the measurement Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Point the pen on the screen and drag it obliquely in order to create a selection area that will i...

Page 110: ...Zoom in carried out 109 en...

Page 111: ...urement Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Drag labels a and b the cursors along the signal until reaching the desired points The lower bar provides the following information Name Description Va Aa Indic...

Page 112: ...dT Indicates the time interval elapsing bewteen the point in which the cursor a is positioned and the point in which the cursor b is positioned 111 en...

Page 113: ...6 5 Options This function allows you to access the function options Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Select the option desired 112...

Page 114: ...re operates 40 scans only with particular trigger events At the end of the scans you may check the sequence thanks to the specific keys Slope Rising Allows to synchronize the trigger on the rising sig...

Page 115: ...print a report of the test that has been performed To start this function you have to stop the measurement Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Click on The print function is launched For more information...

Page 116: ...wo wire CAN with HIGH SPEED BUS Two wire CAN with LOW SPEED BUS SINGLE WIRE CAN with LOW SPEED BUS The HIGH SPEED BUS has a frequency above 125 Kbit s while the LOW SPEED BUS has a frequency below or...

Page 117: ...ntend to carry out the test Start Stop It allows you to launch the diagnosis of the BUS Reset It allows you to reset the parameters Connections It allows you to start the video that illustrates how to...

Page 118: ...his function allows you to select the type of BUS on which you intend to carry out the test Proceed as follows 1 Click 2 Tick the box that corresponds to the requested BUS type The BUS is properly con...

Page 119: ...twork Proceed as follows 1 Click 2 Tick the box that corresponds to the type of BUS on which you intend to carry out the test NOTE This screen is displayed only if you did not select the type of BUS b...

Page 120: ...epresents the voltage values of the two CAN lines 3 Errors it indicates the presence and the type of possible errors detected 7 2 1 Measurements In the fields in the Measurements section the software...

Page 121: ...tion indicates the type of error and the line or lines in which the error was detected The types of detectable errors are Icon Error Short circuit to positive Short circuit to ground Cut off Short cir...

Page 122: ...7 2 4 View the Description of an Error This function allows you to view the description of an error Proceed as follows 1 Click on the requested error The description of the error is displayed 121 en...

Page 123: ...7 3 Reset This function allows you to reset the parameters 1 Click The parameters are reset 122...

Page 124: ...you to start the video that illustrates how to connect the probes Proceed as follows 1 Click The video is started Icon Name Description Notes Play Pause It allows you to start pause the video Stop It...

Page 125: ...y device that you wish to configure and for every function that you want to associate Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Click on item Automatic config The first screen of the configuration procedure for...

Page 126: ...Cancel Allows you to quit the function Back Allows going back within the procedure Next Allows progressing in the procedure 125 en...

Page 127: ...ifically and exclusively for the functions desired Quick Menu allows you to shorten the configuration procedure and carry out only the steps related to the function for which you wish to configure the...

Page 128: ...3 Click on The procedure is launched only for the functions selected 127 en...

Page 129: ...iew This function allows you to view the report of the configuration carried out Proceed as follows 1 Click on A printable report is displayed with the information relative to the last configuration c...

Page 130: ...allows you to partially or entirely delete the configuration carried out The icon that corresponds to this function only appears after at least one function is selected Proceed as follows 1 Click on...

Page 131: ...3 Click on 4 Click on The configurations are deleted 130...

Page 132: ...onfiguration Display unit PC Device multifunction device Functions oscilloscope start recharge Type of communication Bluetooth The configuration of any device or set of devices is identical to the exa...

Page 133: ...ta in the appropriate fields The fields marked with the symbol are mandatory 3 Click on The data entered in this screen appear as a heading in the reports of the tests carried out 4 Select the desired...

Page 134: ...6 Select the desired device 7 Click on 8 Select the type of communication desired 9 Click on 133 en...

Page 135: ...10 Click on icon No 11 Click on icon Yes 12 Follow the instructions on the screen 13 Click on icon Ok 134...

Page 136: ...Wait for the device search to end 14 Click on If the device found is not the one you wish to use click on the pop up window 135 en...

Page 137: ...15 Click on 16 Select the desired device 17 Click on 136...

Page 138: ...he type of communication desired 19 Click on 20 Click on the icon Yes The manual assignment of COM is possible because a COM has already been assigned in the configuration phase for OSCILLOSCOPE funct...

Page 139: ...21 Open the drop down menu 22 Select the desired COM port 23 Click on 24 Click on 138...

Page 140: ...ck on 26 Click on The option to view the report relative to the configuration carried out is selected by default a tick appears in the box If you do not wish to view the report simply remove the tick...

Page 141: ...ion option when configuring the tools in the workshop Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Click on item Bt Config The screen for the configuration of the Bluetooth devices is displayed Icon Name Descripti...

Page 142: ...Info Allows you to view information regarding the Bluetooth stack 141 en...

Page 143: ...9 1 Find This function allows you to search for Bluetooth devices Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Click on 142...

Page 144: ...3 Follow the instructions on your screen 4 Click on The function that searches for Bluetooth devices is launched Wait for the search to end 143 en...

Page 145: ...5 Click on The result of the search is displayed 144...

Page 146: ...ctivate This function allows you to enable the communication with the selected device This function allows you to assign a COM to the device Proceed as follows 1 Select the desired device 2 Click on 1...

Page 147: ...The device is activated 146...

Page 148: ...9 3 Deactivate This function allows you to disable the communication with the selected device Proceed as follows 1 Select the desired device 2 Click on 147 en...

Page 149: ...The device is deactivated The COM assigned to the device is removed 148...

Page 150: ...9 4 Assign This function allows you to assign the selected device to a specific function oscilloscope analogical measurements etc Proceed as follows 1 Select the desired device 149 en...

Page 151: ...2 Click on 3 Select the desired function 4 Click on 150...

Page 152: ...5 Click on Repeat the operations described above for each of the functions that use the selected device 151 en...

Page 153: ...9 5 Info Allows you to view information regarding the Bluetooth stack Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Click on 152...

Page 154: ...ols firmware Following the update procedure of UNIPROBE firmware This procedure is valid also for the update of TWINPROBE Icon Name Description Notes Connect Allows to connect the software to the tool...

Page 155: ...10 1 Start Update This function allows to start the firmware update Proceed as follows 1 Click on 2 Follow the instructions on the screen 3 Click on 154...

Page 156: ...Wait for FPGA firmware installation 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen 5 Click on 155 en...

Page 157: ...Wait for ARM firmware installation 6 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen 7 Click on 156...

Page 158: ...Firmware is updated 157 en...

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