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Appendix A: Scheduling Chart
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Appendix VII
Instructions for Upgrading Existing MDC’s to Version 2.0
1. Prior to installing the new software, ensure that the existing data and schedules in the existing software are up
to date and have been synchronized with the controller.
2. As a backup, print out existing set up data and schedules via the “Print” functions in the “File.” Ensure this
includes Sensor Decoder data as well as all data on Pumps/MVs and boosters.
3. Install software, per the following:
i. Install the 2.0 SW in a new directory
ii. Copy the rbt.ldb and monitor.ldb files from the old directory to the new directory
iii. Run the upgradedatabase.bat and this will do the update.
iv. Delete the old directory once the update is complete.
4. Verify that all set-up data and schedules are correct. Make any changes if needed.
5. On the controller, change out the existing memory card with the new Version 2.0 card.
6. Connect to the controller via serial cable or phone line
7. Under the “Send data” menu on the top tool bar, select “Send all set up and irrigation data. This will send all
configuration date and schedules from the PC software to the controller.
8. At the controller verify that all setup and schedule information has been correctly received.
Note:
For running more than one version of the MDC software after installing Version 2.0, ensure that the versions
remain in separate directories. You may have a conflict using the un-installer to remove MDC software when the
MDC software is installed more than one time. This is just because of the shared DLL. Just remove the directory
instead of using the remove software function under Windows. Finally, you can only run one the MDC software at
the time. Make sure all programs are closed before you start another. Watch the two icons in the task bar.