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ACU-RITE DRO30 Series Updating Software
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  • Page 1 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X...
  • Page 2 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X This generation of DRO uses USB C technology. If your computer does not have USB C, we have the best success when using this type of USB B to C conversion thumb drive. These can be purchased from almost all computer stores.
  • Page 3 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Go to www.acu-rite.com and click on Software Updates at the top of the page.
  • Page 4 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Click on Digital Readout Software Updates on the lower left of the page.
  • Page 5 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Scroll down a little more than halfway, to the Current Readout Systems software. It’s sorted by DRO, with the most current version is listed at the top.
  • Page 6 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X USB Driver Installer is the software required to load on a computer to communicate through a USB Cable (for the “Send Position” feature.
  • Page 7 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X The mPub files are also located on this page. They’re the onboard User Manual inside the DRO.
  • Page 8 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X When you click on a selection, a License Agreement will pop up. You will need to scroll to the bottom and click the Agree box to continue.
  • Page 9 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Click to download the .zip file and store it on a USB 3.1 Type-C Dual USB Drive. The DROs don’t work well with thumb drives that are “adapted.”...
  • Page 10 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Extract all the zipped files onto the USB.
  • Page 11 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X After you extract the files onto your USB, delete the zip archive file from the USB.
  • Page 12 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X After you have deleted the zip archive file, be sure to eject the thumb drive properly from your computer so you don’t corrupt any of the files.
  • Page 13 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Power up the box. When prompted, press any key to continue. The power switch is located on the back, directly under the power cord.
  • Page 14 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X To start out, reference your encoders or press No Ref soft key to continue.
  • Page 15 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Use the left or right arrow key to locate the Setup menu. Then press Setup soft key.
  • Page 16 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Press the green enter key twice.
  • Page 17 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Using the number keypad, enter the passcode 8891. Then press the enter key.
  • Page 18 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Press the left arrow key once.
  • Page 19 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the Setup menu, and then press enter.
  • Page 20 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the System Information menu, and then press enter.
  • Page 21 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Take note of the Software Version Bootloader Version, so you can identify that you have the latest one.
  • Page 22 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Press the left arrow key once to get back to the configuration menu.
  • Page 23 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Insert the USB C into the back of the DRO. Be sure that it is firmly seated into the x31 port.
  • Page 24 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the File Management menu, and then press enter.
  • Page 25 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X From this screen, you can import or export a multitude of files. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll up or down.
  • Page 26 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the Product Software menu, and then press the right arrow key once.
  • Page 27 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the word Install, then press the enter key three times to install.
  • Page 28 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X Power was off. Press any key to continue. Sit back and relax. You don’t need to do anything. The DRO will update itself and reboot automatically.
  • Page 29 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X At this time, you should also repeat Power was off. Press any key to continue. this procedure to update the mPub. It’s not required. But if you don’t update it, new features will not be in the user manual inside the DRO.
  • Page 30 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X All the steps are the same, except to load the mPub, select Operating Instructions instead of Product Software.
  • Page 31 Updating Software on a DRO203 & DRO30X After you load the mPub, press the yellow key until you return to the DRO screen. Now you can use the DRO.
  • Page 32 Thank you for choosing If you need further assistance, please call or email our Technical Support Department M-F 7am to 5pm CT (847) 490-0351 techsupporthc@heidenhain.com...

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