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3.
The
Open Window
will appear. Double-click the
firmware file
that was just downloaded in
Step 5
above to
begin the update process.
4.
After the firmware transfer is completed, in the
Base Unit Menu
, select
WhoAmI.
The
WhoAmI ? Window
will appear and display the three-digit firmware version that was just loaded into the
SPLCD
. If this is true,
the new firmware has been successfully installed and is ready for use. If not, confirm downloaded firmware
version, connections and try again.
5.
If upgrading Firmware to a SPLCD with a Project already loaded, after the upgrade is complete it is
recommended that a
Transfer Project
be performed to assure that the system project has not been
affected by the firmware upgrade.
Firmware Download Interruption
Once a Firmware Update starts downloading, if it is interrupted at any point during the download, the SPLCD
will possibly lock up and you can lose communication with SPLCD. This can occur when the PC goes into
screen saver or standby power mode, the SPLCD loses power or the programming cable becomes
disconnected. To restore communication, you can force a firmware upgrade to SPLCD during the first five
seconds after a Reset or Power Cycle.
1.
Make sure the
USB/Serial Port
is connected from the
PC
to the
SPLCD
.
2.
Set
Universal Dragon
up for a firmware upgrade. (
Step 2
above.)
3.
Before you double-click the
firmware file
in
Universal Dragon
(
Step 3
above), press and release the
Reset Button
on the
SPLCD
.
4.
Within
5 seconds
of pressing the
Reset Button,
double-click the
firmware file
in
Universal Dragon
(
Step
3
above).
5.
The download should begin.
6.
If the download does not start, check the
PC’s Port Settings
to make sure the appropriate Port is selected.
A
power cycle
of the
SPLCD
may be necessary if pressing the
Reset Button
did not
allow download.
7.
Repeat
Steps 4-5
above as appropriate.
GLOBAL PREFERENCES
Before starting programming any projects, it is recommended that these settings be configured. Once set, they
will remain in affect to all Universal Dragon Projects for all models, except as noted, until the settings are
changed.
1.
In the
File Menu
, select
Global Preferences
. The
Preferences Window
will appear.
General
If not selected, check the box and set a duration from 1-120 minutes to save AutoRecovery info. This will save
a copy of the project you are working on every ‘X’ minutes. If Dragon crashes you will be presented with the
option to recover to the last saved project.
Serial
Select the appropriate
Port
from the
pull-down
, then click
OK
.
SPLCD / XTR39
If not selected, check the box
Warn When Buttons Overlap
to have a warning appear when
GTL's
(Graphic
Touch Links) overlap when creating Graphic Pages.