Trackmaster FVX325 Field Service Manual page 58

TRACKMASTER
FVX__CP, TMX__CP Programmable Controller
The following procedures provide instructions to fully utilize the upgrade, diagnostic and
calibration capabilities of the programmable controller. Procedures requiring special tools
and or personnel are identified at the beginning of the procedure.
Downloading Software
At Control Console
1. Turn treadmill main power switch to OFF position.
2. Remove (2) Philips screws securing small metal plate covering RS232 port on
backside of control console. (See Figure 1-4)
3. Press the COOL DOWN and the number 5 keys simultaneously; turn on the main
power, release the COOL DOWN and the number 5 keys when you hear a
At
continuous tone. (This may take numerous attempts, as the software has to see both
Control
keys contacted at the same time. This is done to impede the user from inadvertently
Console
accessing the programming mode.)
4. Click on GP32DLG Serial Download icon on laptop or desktop computer. ( ICON )
5. Click on Load S FILE.
6. Select software version provided for download. (software version XX)
7. Connect serial cable from computer to treadmill control console.
At
Desktop
8. Click on Connect.
or Laptop
PC
9. Click on Go.
10. Click on Program All (Continuous tone of control should begin to pulsate while
software is downloading. When pulsating tone changes back to continuous tone,
download is complete).
11. Click on Disconnect and remove serial cable from control box.
12. Turn OFF treadmill main power, replace small metal plate and Phillips screws and
then turn main power switch ON. VER will appear in speed window along with the
new software version number in the time window (See Figure 1-2). This step is
done to verify that the new software has been successfully downloaded.
August, 2006
Tools/Personnel Required: Laptop or Desktop PC with
Windows 95 or newer, download program & software, serial
data cable, small Philips screwdriver. Two persons may be
required for step 2.
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