EP1 – Q03 Programming Dongle Quick-Start Guide
EP1 – Q03 Programming Dongle - Quick Start Guide – v1.2 – 10 September2010 2 Introduction The EP1 Programming Dongle is used to upgrade the firmware of Q03 DATRAN RTUs. The EP1 can be used to upgrade Revisions B, C, D & E Q03 Processors for both QRTU and DATRAN II eXcel RTUs. This photograph shows the EP1 connected to a Revision D Q03 Processor. The following is a detailed step by step procedure for updating the firmware in a Q03 Processor. Each step should be completed in the order shown.
EP1 – Q03 Programming Dongle - Quick Start Guide – v1.2 – 10 September2010 3 Upgrade Instructions 1. Install the Q90 serial cable between the RTU and PC. Using the Q90 program press the Save Configuration button from the File Menu. Save the current Q03 configuration to a folder or the Desktop. It is recommended that you include the site name and/or date in this file name to assist with record keeping.
EP1 – Q03 Programming Dongle - Quick Start Guide – v1.2 – 10 September2010 4 14. Complete this step only if the version of firmware you are upgraded from is prior to v5.0, otherwise go to step 15. Close Q90. Run the “Q03 Options fix” program, supplied on the CD with your EP1, and follow these simple steps. Select the Com port in use and press Fix If successful, this dialogue appears. If unsuccessful, this dialogue appears. Please retry.
EP1 – Q03 Programming Dongle - Quick Start Guide – v1.2 – 10 September2010 5 Figure 1 – Layout of the Q03 Revision D Processor The location of the jumper positions is different for older Revision B and C Q03s. Important Notes and Warnings Anti Static The Q03 Processor incorporates static discharge sensitive devices. Normal Anti Static Discharge precautions should be employed when handling the Q03 Processor.
EP1 – Q03 Programming Dongle - Quick Start Guide – v1.2 – 10 September2010 6 Troubleshooting The Red/Green LED on the front of the EP1 Programming Dongle indicates the status of each RTU firmware upgrade as follows: Green LED • On continuously - Indicates that the firmware in the Q03 and the EP1 are verified to be identical. No license was used. • Flashing – Indicates that the firmware in the Q03 has been upgraded to that in the EP1 and verified. One license has been used.
EP1 – Q03 Programming Dongle - Quick Start Guide – v1.
