Maintenance and service
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Maintenance and service
7.1
Maintenance
The Multi-Channel Controller does not require any special maintenance work.
7.1.1
Cleaning
For cleaning the outside of the unit, a slightly moistened cloth will usually do.
Do not use any aggressive or scouring cleaning agents.
Mains power.
The Multi-Channel Controller contains parts which are connected to the
mains supply.
Make sure that no objects enter through the louvers of the unit. Keep the
unit dry. Do not open the unit.
7.2
Program transfer mode
If your Multi-Channel Controller requires an updated firmware version, e.g. for
using a new transmitter type, please contact your local Oerlikon Leybold Vac-
uum service center.
The user parameters set by you are generally still available after the firmware
update. It is however recommended that you make a note of the settings
before updating. See Section «Default parameters»,
92.
7.2.1
Preparations and selection
1
Switch the Multi-Channel Controller off
2
Connect the RS232C socket (Fig. 3-4,
18, item F) with a serial inter-
face of the PC (e.g. COM1). See Chapter 3.3.7 RS232C,
3
Press the button behind the opening (Fig. 3-4,
18, item E) with a pen-
cil and switch the Multi-Channel Controller on
Note:
The display remains dark. The Multi-Channel Controller is set to the pro-
gram transfer mode.
7.2.2
Program transfer
The firmware for the Multi-Channel Controller is delivered as a self-extracting
*.exe file or as a packed *.zip file.
1
Copy the *.exe or the *.zip file into an empty directory
2
Unpack the file. One of the extracted files is a batch file *.bat.
3
By default, the program transfer is assumed to run via the COM1 serial
interface. Proceed as follows if you want to use another serial interface:
3.1
Click the batch file with the right mouse button
A menu appears
3.2
From the menu, select the option «Edit»
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