Operator`s manual

70 BlendPRO – Wide Screen Image Processor Manual # 26-0206000-00 / Revision A
Starting the BlendPRO Flash File Loader Utility
After the files have been installed the BlendPRO Flash File Loader can be selected to run.
1. Click on the Start button and select Programs.
2. Find the Folsom Research folder and select BlendPRO Flash File Loader.
Preparing to Upgrade the BlendPRO Unit
1. Plug the DB-25 male connector into the port labeled “REMOTE” on the back of the BlendPRO unit.
2. Make sure the other end of the cable is attached to the available COM port on the back of the computer
performing the upgrade.
3. In the loader program, click on the RS232 Config menu and select COM Port.
4. In the Communication Settings window, select the COM port the BlendPRO Remote port is attached to by
clicking on the appropriate COM # choice.
5. The BlendPRO Remote port defaults to a baud rate of 38400 baud (38.4K).
Uploading Files to the BlendPRO Unit
1. Once communications have been established and verified, click on the “Open SCR file to read and upload”
button to begin the upgrade process.
2. Browse to the location where the “loader.scr” file is located and click on it. Then click on “Open” to start
transferring the files to the controller.
3. A TRANSFER STATUS box will open and show the status of the upload as it progresses. On the controller,
the VFD will also show the status of the files being uploaded.
4. After several minutes, the loader utility will inform the user that the process is complete.
5. At this point, direct your attention to the Controller where you will see it Relaying files to the BlendPRO. Wait
for this process to complete.
6. Once this is done, it is recommended that the entire system be powered cycled. You can also close the
loader utility at this time.
7. Verify the new software is in the system by looking for the version numbers in the SYSTEM OPTIONS
MENUÆTECH SUPPORT menu.
8. Once you have verified the version number, it is recommended that a factory reset be performed. This is
done by going to the SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU and selecting FACTORY RESET.