Specifications

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DOCNUMBER 9500
Document Issue 1, Revision 7
June 2009 Page 8–11
Alpha Radio Products Alpha 9500 HF Linear Amplifier Operating Manual
Product Release 1 Maintaining and Upgrading the Amplifier
Step 10 On the bootloader, choose the correct filename for the board to be
upgraded.
Board Filename
1
1. x_xx is the current version number.
Display Display_Controller_FP_Vx_xx.HEX
Mains High_Voltage_Mains_Board_Vx_xx.HE
X
S
ound generator Sound_Generator_FP_Vx_xx.HEX
Stepper motor Stepper_Motor_FP_Vx_xx.HEX
!
IMPORTANT It is critical that you load the correct firmware for each board. Check
often to ensure that you do not put (for example) code for the main
controller onto the mains board.
Step 11 Press F4 to start the load.
Step 12 Press the reset switch on the cable and no
te the blue progress bar on the
bootloader.
Step 13 When the load is complete:
13a Unplug the amplifier from the wall.
13b Remove the programming cable and reset switch.
13c Replace the front panel, being careful not to crush any wires between
the front panel and the stepper motors.
Step 14 Remove the other end of the programming cable from the USB/serial
board
and replace the original connector.
Step 15 Replace the transformer.
Step 16 Replace the cover and reconnect the AC line cord to the power source.