User Manual For CYCLONE Programmers
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TROUBLESHOOTING
This section answers some common questions that should help the user with various aspects of
CYCLONE
operation.
What is bootloader mode?
Bootloader Mode is a special running mode of the Cyclone Universal and Cyclone Universal FX in
which only limited funtionality of the Cyclone is allowed. In this mode, the Cyclone will allow
communication to a PC via USB, ethernet or serial ports. In Bootloader Mode the user can update
the Cyclone firmware via the cyclone utilities.
The Bootloader screen will display the version of the bootloader, the version of the internal and
external application, the name of the Cyclone and it's IP address.
When do you use bootloader mode?
If the Cyclone ever becomes unresponsive, communication to the PC is not possible via USB,
ethernet, or Serial ports and if the cyclone fails to power on.
How do you enter bootloader mode?
You can force the Cyclone into booloader mode witht the following sequence with the Cyclone
powered:
- Press the Reset button
- Press the Start button
- Release the Reset button
- Tap the Cyclone LCD screen 3 times
- Release the Start button