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- Page 1 User Manual Version: 1 - November 2020 Designed and Manufactured in Australia by Ampcontrol Pty Ltd...
- Page 2 The note symbol highlights key information. Please share these notes with other operators. ENVIRO The enviro (environmental) symbol highlights areas which may have an impact on the surrounding fauna and/or flora. Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 1 of 18...
- Page 3 IMACB205 V1 – NOVEMBER/2020 Copyright Notice The Ampcontrol iTools program described in this document is the property of AMPCONTROL PTY LTD. It is furnished under a license agreement and is to be used only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Programming Cable ................6 DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING iTOOLS ............7 Downloading iTools ..................7 Installing iTools ....................9 INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM FIRMWARE ........... 11 DOWNLOADING SLP CODE ................... 14 Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 3 of 18... - Page 5 Figure 22: SLP Code Write Window ................16 Figure 23: iTools: Select SLP Code ................17 Figure 24: iTools: Write SLP Code ................17 Figure 25: SLP Code Version ..................18 Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 4 of 18...
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Page 6: Imac Itools Overview
Clear to Send (RS232) or Receive(-) (RS422 & RS485) RTS/R+ Ready to Send (RS232) or Receive(+) (RS422 & RS485) Rear of iMAC Controller Figure 1 : Location of the Serial Communications Port Terminals Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 5 of 18... -
Page 7: 1.2.1 Serial Port Programming Mode
Figure 2: Comms LED Functionality 1.2.1 Serial Port Programming Mode The iMAC Controller must enter programming mode before it can connect to Ampcontrol’s iTools software. Programming mode is entered by pressing and holding down the iMAC Controller keypad [SHIFT+ENTER] keys during power-up. iTools can then be used to download compiled application (SLP) code HEX files and Operating System Firmware. -
Page 8: Downloading And Installing Itools
1. Navigate to the Ampcontrol website: https://www.ampcontrolgroup.com/ Figure 4: Ampcontrol Website 2. Select the search icon at the top right of the Ampcontrol home page. Figure 5: Ampcontrol Website: Search Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version... -
Page 9: Figure 6: Ampcontrol Website: Search "Itools
Figure 6: Ampcontrol Website: Search “iTools” 4. Click on the “Download” button for the iTools software. Figure 7: Ampcontrol Website: Download iTools 5. iTools should now download to the PC/Laptop. Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 8 of 18... -
Page 10: Installing Itools
3. Windows may present the following message. Figure 9: Warning Message 4. To run, select “More info” and then “Run anyway”. Figure 10: Warning Message: Run Anyway Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 9 of 18... -
Page 11: Figure 11: Itools Setup Wizard
8. Select “Close” to exit the Setup Wizard. iTools should now be installed and can be accessed via the Windows start menu. Figure 13: iTools Start Menu Icon Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 10 of 18... -
Page 12: Installing Operating System Firmware
Refer to Section 1.2 for an overview of the serial communications port. 1. Ensure that iMAC Controller is not powered. 2. Connect the iMAC serial port interface to any com port on your PC. Ampcontrol recommends using the iMAC Programming Cable; refer to Section 1.3. -
Page 13: Figure 15: Itools: Operating System Code
Figure 16: iTools: Select Operating System Code 8. In the iMAC Operating System Write window, the latest iMAC Operating System Firmware source file will be pre-selected. Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 12 of 18... -
Page 14: Figure 17: Itools Write Operating System Code
2. Then pressing the DOWN ARROW button until the Version Page option is shown 3. Then press the function key: F2, F3, or F4 corresponding to the Version Page option Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 13 of 18... -
Page 15: Downloading Slp Code
Refer to Section 1.2 for an overview of the serial communications port. 1. Ensure that iMAC Controller is not powered. 2. Connect the iMAC serial port interface to any com port on your PC. Ampcontrol recommends using the iMAC Programming Cable; refer to Section 1.3. -
Page 16: Figure 20: Itools: Slp Code
Figure 20: iTools: SLP Code 7. The following warning will be presented. To continue, select “I Agree” or close the window. Figure 21: SLP Code Write Warning Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 15 of 18... -
Page 17: Figure 22: Slp Code Write Window
Please ensure you review and revert all non-volatile settings/configurations to the desired values following any SLP code writes. 8. The following screen will be presented. Figure 22: SLP Code Write Window Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 16 of 18... -
Page 18: Figure 23: Itools: Select Slp Code
10. Confirm that the selected file is correct for the Controller you wish to program. 11. Programming is ready to commence, select the program button to continue. Figure 24: iTools: Write SLP Code Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 17 of 18... -
Page 19: Figure 25: Slp Code Version
2. Then pressing the DOWN ARROW button until the Version Page option is shown 3. Then press the function key: F2, F3, or F4 corresponding to the Version Page option Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version Page 18 of 18...
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