SolarTouch Controller Firmware Update User’s Guide
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SolarTouch
®
Controller Firmware Update Instructions
The SolarTouch Controller firmware can be updated using the PICkit™ 4
in-circuit programmer which is connected to a USB port on a computer running
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system.
IMPORTANT: Do not plug in PROGRAMMER until after software is
installed.
Note: Be sure that you have administration rights on your PC
before starting the installation.
Note: Before starting, please read through the instructions
(see pages 3-11).
Install MPLABX (version 5.25 or later) online using a
PC or Laptop
Install the MPLABX
®
V5.25 Integrated Programming Environment IPE software
onto your PC as follows:
1. Connect to the Internet using a PC or Laptop.
2. Navigate to Microchip MPLab web site to download IPE programming
software:
http://www.microchip.com/mplab/mplab-x-ide
3. The IPE application must be installed on the PC which must be
available during the MPLAB X IDE installation process, if a checked box
is selected. You do not need to install the MPLAB X IDE in order to use
the IPE application.
4. From your PC Downloads folder, double-click file
MPLABX-IDE-
windows-installer.exe
to start the installation process.
5. Select
Yes
to downloaded the program from the Internet to make
changes to your computer.
6. Click “Next” from Setup window. Select “I accept the agreement” then
click Next.
