7. Description of configuration software
In this chapter we will discuss all the Configurator application settings and describe its
influence on the device operation.
7.1. Reading configuration from the device
To read the configuration from the device you must use the
“Read config”
button. After this action, the program will download current configuration values from
PLXDigi internal memory.
7.2. Writing configuration to the device
After entering configuration values in Configurator application, choose
“Write
config”
to upload current configuration to PLXDigi internal memory.
7.3. Firmware update
If there is a new software update, you should upload the new firmware attached
to PLXDigi Configurator software package. For this purpose, click on the
“Upload
firmware”
button, this operation will open a file selection window. From PLXDigi
Configurator folder please select the firmware file plxdigi_firmware_vXXX.hash (where
XXX is the next version of the firmware). Then wait for the update to complete.
Don't worry, it is not possible to “brick” or damage the device with this operation. If
anything goes bad, you will simply need to try again with firmware update function.
Please remember that you should update your device with the same Configurator and
firmware version numbers. It is also always necessary to upload new configuration after
flashing the device with new firmware versions. The device will not start if configuration
and firmware versions do not match. If your device simply blinks all the leds when
powered up, it means that your configuration version does not match firmware version.
7.4. Configuration import/export
With “
Save to file
” button you can export your current configuration from PLXDigi
Configurator window to a file on your PC's disk drive. Similarly with “
Read from file
”
button you can import configuration from a file to your PLXDigi Configurator application.
These functions can be used to save your device's configuration and to transfer your
device's configuration to recent Configurator and firmware versions.
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