Install the Red Lion
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Crimson
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3.0/3.1 Software
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Sending the Database
Once the link is configured, the database can be
downloaded using either the Link-Send or Link-Update
commands. The Link-Send command will send the
entire database, whether or not individual objects within
the file have changed. The Link-Update command will
only send changes, and will typically take a much
shorter period of time to complete. The Link-Update
command is typically the only one that you will need, as
Crimson 3.1 will automatically fall back to a complete
send if the incremental download fails for any reason.
As a shortcut, you can access Link-Update via the
lightning bolt symbol on the toolbar, or via the
F9
key on
the keyboard.
NOTE:
Downloading via TCP/IP to some models relies
on a memory card being installed if the device’s
firmware is to be upgraded. Since you may want to
perform such upgrades at some point in time, it is highly
recommended that you install a memory card in any
device to which TCP/IP downloads are likely to be
performed. Note also that the TCP/IP download option
must be enabled via the Network settings in the
Communications category.
Extracting Databases
The Link-Support Upload command can be used to
include the information necessary to support database
upload when sending a database to a target device.
This setting is stored in the database and can be
configured on a perfile basis. Enabling database upload
will slow the download process somewhat and may fail
with extremely large databases containing many
embedded images, but it will ensure that, should you
lose your database file, you will be able to extract an
editable image from the device.
NOTE:
If you lose your database file and you do not
have upload support enabled, you will not be able to
reconstruct your file without starting from scratch. To
extract a database from a panel, use the Link-Extract
command. This command will upload the database, and
prompt you for a name under which to save the file. The
file will then be opened for editing. If the database was
password-protected, you may be required to enter the
password before it can be opened. In other words,
enabling upload will not circumvent password
protection.
Sending the Time and Date
The Link-Send Time command can be used to set the
target device’s clock to match that of the computer on
which Crimson 3.1 is executing. This command also
sends the current time zone and Daylight Savings Time
settings to the target device, allowing the advanced
features of the Time Manager to be used. Note that an
accurate clock setting is required for certain features to
work reliably, most notable those associated with
SSL-TLS security.
Software Updates
Contact your distributor or Graco Technical Assistance
for software updates. Refer to
page 19, for installing software updates.
