Windows 8/10 Driver Install ....................... 11 3.1.2 Connecting the DA3 to a Computer ....................12 3.1.3 Connecting the DA3 in the Field for Update ................. 13 3.1.3.1 Option 1 – Power Supply via Host Machine ..................13 3.1.3.2 Option 2 – Power Supply via external Power Supply ................14 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ................
Authorized Reseller, and extending for the length of time stipulated by Innovative Technology Ltd. A list of Innovative Technology Ltd offices can be found on the ITL website. If the product proves defective within the applicable warranty period, Innovative Technology Ltd will repair or replace the product. Innovative Technology Ltd shall have the sole discretion whether to repair or replace, and any replacement product supplied may be new or reconditioned.
1.5 Disclaimer Innovative Technology Ltd is not responsible for any loss, harm, or damage caused by the installation and use of this product. This does not affect your local statutory rights.
2 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 2.1 General Description The DA3 is a hand-held validator programming system that enables the user to re-program ITL banknote validators in the field, without the use of a PC. Dataset and firmware files for different validator models can be stored on the DA3.
<< Back to Contents 2.3.1 DA3 Kit Variants 2.3.1.1 DA3 SMART Update Tool components A DA3 and a pre-programmed SD card including all dataset files for current ITL validators. The Kit consist of the following cables and Accessories: ITL Part...
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<< Back to Contents Now navigate to the folder where the drivers were extracted, as shown below and choose the required DA3 driver pending on your system (“NVxx, BVxx, DA3 - 32 bit” or “NVxx, BVxx, DA3 - 64 bit”): Click next then the driver will install, once the process has completed the interface device will be visible under ports.
ITL products in the field without the need of a laptop or computer. 4.1.1.2 Firmware Update/Change on the DA3 Connect the DA3 to your PC using a USB cable, and open DPS software. You • may need to install the DA3 driver. Please refer to chapter 3.1.1 Driver...
Once the files are ready to be copied onto the DA3 simply drag the file from the right and drop on the left. This will prepare the file to be loaded onto the DA3. The DA3 has 8mb of flash storage and can hold up to 20 datasets simultaneously depending on files sizes.
4.1.2 NV Memory Card Utilities 4.1.2.1 General Description NV Card Utilities is designed to work with the DA3 handheld programmer and Data Flash Cards; it allows the user to create update cards for the NV200 family of products as well as log card functions for all units (excluding BV-series).
Formatting for SSP packet logging is to be used in conjunction with a standard log card in a DA3 to capture all the transmitted and received packets between any of ITL’s validators (excluding BV-series).and the host machine. A more detailed instruction on how to do this can be obtained from chapter 5.1.10 Data...
<< Back to Contents 4.1.2.8 Upload Log Data Open NV card utilities, connect a DA3 via a USB cable and put the Log data • card in Slot A. Select ‘Next’. Select Upload Log data and hit ‘Next’. • Select Upload Records. NV Utilities extracts the data and displays a list of •...
6.1 LED Error Flash Codes. • If all the files are available on the DA3, the Mode Indicator LED’s will rotate in an anti-clockwise direction while the firmware is updated. • Once the firmware update is complete (a quick Reset will be performed) and the Mode Indicator LED’s will rotate in a clockwise direction as the dataset is...
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6.1 LED Error Flash Codes. • If all the files are available on the DA3, the Mode Indicator LED’s will rotate in an anti-clockwise direction while the firmware is updated. • Once the firmware update is complete, the Mode Indicator LED’s will rotate in a clockwise direction as the dataset is updated.
• Press the Centre RUN button. • The Centre RUN button will change colour to pulsing blue, and the DATA CONNECTION LED with flash as data is transferred to and from the DA3. If communications cannot be established the Centre RUN button will change...
• When the copy procedure is completed, the Centre RUN button will pulse green. 5.1.7 Copy DA3 to A This function copies the contents of the internal memory on the DA3 to the Data Flash card. Caution! All files stored on the Data Flash will be overwritten.
MODE SELECT button will re-light blue. o If the DA3 is blank or if there is no Data Flash card in slot A, the Centre RUN button will pulse red, and the blue Copy DA3 A LED will flash a code as described in chapter 6.1 LED Error Flash...
5.1.9 Data Logging 5.1.9.1 General Description The DA3 can also be used as a data logging device, utilising the two card slots on the unit. This allows the capturing of performance data and also helps with diagnosing any issues seen in the field.
• Remove the Log Data Card from slot B. This contains all the required events and data. • The DA3 can be left connected in series in this mode and will gather data continuously. When the card’s memory is full it will overwrite the earliest records and keep recording.
5.2.2 Requirements 1 x DA3 handheld programmer • Latest Custom DA3 SMART Update firmware • UpdateV2.bin file - download it from the ITL Website • Min 2Gb SD Card, Class 4. Sandisk, Kingston Technology, Transcend have all •...
Place SD card in PC card slot and copy UpdateV2.bin file to the card. The file • is big (200Mb approx), so this takes a few minutes. Connect the DA3 to your PC using a USB cable, and open DPS software. You • may need to install the DA3 driver. Please refer to chapter 3.1.2 Driver...
<< Back to Contents 5.2.4 Update Procedure Insert SD card with the UpdateV2.bin file loaded into Slot A on the DA3. • Connect the DA3 to the validator using the ribbon cable and 16-way • connector and power it from the host ribbon cable.
Number of Indicated Status / Action of LONG SHORT flashes Error flashes Incompatible Dataset Check if the dataset on the DA3 match the connected Validator type. No validator connection Check if the wiring is correct. Please refer found to chapter 3.1.3...
7.2 Power Requirements 7.2.1 Supply Voltages When programming the DA3 using the DPS software, power is taken from the USB bus; no external power supply is required. When programming validators, or using the DA3 card copy functions, power must be applied via the host machine or from a separate 12V DC, 1500mA power supply.