Graco PrecisionMix ii, Instructions And Parts List

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Utilities Software
Utilities Software
Utilities Overview
The following information is a summary of when the
PrecisionMix II Utilities are used. Further information
on which steps to perform when upgrading software
will be sent with future software upgrades.
Update the Operating System, page 13–9.
The Operating System may need to be updated if there
is a major software upgrade.
Update the PrecisionMix II Program, page 13–11.
Updating the PrecisionMix II Program should only be
necessary if the software is being upgraded.
Restore the PrecisionMix II System (configuration
and recipes), page 13–7.
The PrecisionMix II System needs to be restored if the
controller loses its memory, which will cause a
“Memory Failure” alarm. A memory loss can occur if
the controller battery fails or if the memory is cleared
from a configuration screen.
Update the User Interface, page 13–13.
The User Interface needs to be updated if the software
is being upgraded or the User Interface loses its
memory. The most likely cause for a memory loss is
the failure of the User Interface battery.
Before using the Utility, make sure the
computer screen saver is turned off.
During uploads or downloads, do not use
any other software on your computer as it
may interfere with the process.
If an Operating System Update or Controller
Program Update is done, all the totalizers
will be reset.
Connection Error
When an upload or download button is pressed on one
of the Utility Instruction windows, the Utilities software
tries to connect (communicate) with the PrecisionMix II
controller. If the controller does not respond, the pro-
cess will terminate with an error message:
If an error occurs:
Check the cable connection (step 5, page
13–5).
Turn the PrecisionMix II power off and back on
again.
Check the Communication Parameters Setup
(step 6, page 13–5).
Mode Switch (See Fig. 13.1)
The possible mode switch settings are as follows:
Switch Position Used For
A Controller download
B Disable printer/network
f Diagnostics (do not use in nor-
mal operation)
1 Default setting for normal opera-
tion
Fig. 13.1
Mode Switch