Swiss Timing TRACKER, User Manual

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TRACKER
3442.500.02
Version 2.1
Page 11
3.5.2 Update the software
The Main Judge Controller allows the download of a new software version in case there
are rule changes. Follow the procedure displayed on the screen.
Operating of the console:

Connect the Main Judge Controller
(3442.720, connector “PC”) to the serial port
RS232 of the computer (Cable Sub-D 9 poles male-female pin to pin [article No.
9051.1307, provided with the Tracker system]).

Switch on the console. If Trackers are not connected, pass through the
“Tracker x
missing” messages with the “Enter” key.

Select menu
“Console set ”.

Press function key . The screen shows the Swiss Timing logo, as well as the
actual software version installed.

Press function key and follow the instructions:
Firmware upload
Actual version: x.xx
1)Connect serial cable
2)Press Program Flash on PC
3)When completed, turn power OFF and ON
Operating of the computer:

Load the FlashSimple program (available on our internet site) and start it.

Press on the “
Flash
” menu then “
Setting
” and introduce following values (only for the
first use):
o
H8S/2134F for Device name
o
Direct Connection for Interface name
o
Port com:
X (according to your computer’s serial port)
o
Baud rate 9600
o
USER mode
Press OK to confirm the parameters .

Press on the “
Browse
” button and download the software (Ex. 2054.602_123.fpr)

Press on the “
FLASH program
” button and wait for the loading of the software to be
finished;
the message “The device was successfully programmed” must
appear . This operation lasts for about 4 minutes.

When loading is finished, switch the console off, then turn it on again, and check the
update version (Ex. Ver 1.23).

Select menu
“Console set ”.

Press
the “ Default” key and validate by pressing “Yes” in order to initialize the
console with the factory values.
This last operation will erase your specific parameters, but it is essential to keep the
new software version in correct working order.