User manual REVOX A77

[. . . ] Remove all connections from the rear of the M51, including the power cable. Connect the M51 either directly to the serial interface on the PC/Notebook or for a longer connection, you can use a normal SUB9-D cable (serial computer cable). Plug the supplied plug-in power supply into a power outlet and connect it to the M51 programmer. [. . . ] Plug the supplied plug-in power supply into a power outlet and connect it to the M51 programmer. If the connections have been made correctly, the red LED on the power socket should light up. In order to avoid the danger of static electricity, you should discharge yourself to some metal object before starting work. 2 M51-Programmer Re:system Update Depending on the amount of modules, which are to be programmed, there are two different options: Updating individual plug-in modules If you only want to reprogram individual plug-in modules, it's enough if you just remove these from their plug-in positions. Please check the advise in the Installation section of your operating instructions. Updating the complete M 5 1 If you want to update all the M51 modules, you must remove the housing cover from the M51 as the Display module and the process-controlled power unit (Supply) are inside. Stand the M51 on its front on a nonscratch surface and remove the six screws from the underside of the housing. Now you can carefully remove the cover by pulling it backwards off the chassis. The individual plug-in modules do not need to be removed as the programming plugs are accessible from above. Before removing this module, please refer to the advice in index 5. 1 Decoder module / Chapter Installation in your operating instructions. 3 M51-Programmer Re:system Installing the PC program Insert the CD in your CD or DVD drive and execute the program setup. exe with a double-click. Please note ! Please take great care to insert the plug the right way round. The correct was is defined by a coding guide pin on the plug which fits into a hole next to the programming socket. If this plastic guide pin should have been broken off, this can result in incorrect polarity and damage to the module!1. ) Read out the EEProm: All customer-entered data, such as source names, station names or display and 5. 1 decoder settings are read out and stored for reloading into the new software. This means that no customerspecific data is lost and the settings don't have to be repeated. 8 M51-Programmer Re:system Update error messages 2. ) Program the EEProm If any errors occur during programming, these are the possible causes: The EEProm is deleted and the saved customer data is reloaded. 3. ) Program Flash Cause: - The processor is defective - The processor has locked up and must be released by REVOX. The Flash memory is deleted and the new program is written to it. Cause: - A software error occurred during programming. Repeat the update - There is a problem with the connection to the module. Check the connection The Status and Progress bars keep you informed how far the program has got at each stage. [. . . ] Repeat the update - There is a problem with the connection to the module. Check the connection The Status and Progress bars keep you informed how far the program has got at each stage. Additionally, the processor type on the module in question is displayed. 9 M51-Programmer Re:system Quitting the programming When the programming is successfully completed, the following window appears: Checking the results When you have finished, you should check whether the version numbers in the M51 Update menu are the same as those in the M51 displays. [. . . ]