RDM0012 Issue 1 AA
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3.6
Updating the Device Firmware
Occasionally new device firmware will be made available to introduce new features.
The new firmware can be programmed into the device using the Protec Stand Alone Repeater
Programmer.
Device Firmware must only be updated when instructed to do so by Protec.
Firmware files for the device will be supplied by Protec and have the suffix ‘.ptc’.
3.6.1
Device Connection
When the device is properly connected the status window should display ‘Connected on COMxx’.
Note: xx refers to the COM port the device is connected to (e.g. COM18), and may be different
between PCs.