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Requires ADMINISTRATOR privileges.
Press EXIT to save the changes and return to the Run screen. See section “3.1.2.6 Exit” on page 52.
3.2 SERVICE Area
In this area the user can view information about the tool and controller, reset tool counters, adjust tool calibration
values and upgrade the firmware in the controller and tool.
Users must have TOOL or ADMINISTRATOR access level to modify parameters.
3.2.1 Tool
All tool parameters are stored in the tool memory board in the tool’s handle. This area reads/writes values to the
tool memory board, not to the controller. Updating the tool’s configuration and firmware is managed here.
3.2.1.1
About Tab
This tab displays information about the tool currently attached to the controller. Only the Serial Number value is
editable. If there is no serial number, enter one (can only be entered one time).
3.2.1.1.1
UPDATE Interactive Menu Button
Use this button to change the tool configuration or to update the firmware in the tool.
Change the tool configuration.
Download a configuration INI file from the Internet and transfer it to a USB memory stick. Insert the USB memory
stick into the USB port. Press the UPDATE interactive menu button to open the file browse window.
Use the up and down arrows to find and highlight the desired INI file. Press the OK interactive menu button. The
“Update Tool INI file?” window appears. Press Yes to import and load the new configuration file. Press No to
return to the About screen.
Change the tool firmware.
Download a software BIN file from the Internet and transfer it to a USB memory stick. Insert the USB memory
stick into the USB port. Press the UPDATE interactive menu button to open the file browse window. Use the up
and down arrows to find and highlight the desired BIN file. Press the OK interactive menu button. The “Update
Tool Firmware?” window appears. Press Yes to import and load the new configuration file. Press No to return
to the About screen.
Summary of Contents for QB Expert
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