Serial Interface - RME Audio ADI-96 PRO User Manual

8. Serial Interface

Function
Enables connection to and data transfer to and from any Windows PC.
Application
Depending on the used software the ADI-96 PRO can be completely remote controlled,
setups can be loaded/stored/edited, and new DSP software can be loaded into the device.
Settings
To load new DSP software: Place the cursor in the Overview window on SET and press Enter,
then use the right arrow key to scroll to Boot other function, then press Enter, then scroll right to
Load flash from PC.
Menu
Loading new DSP Software
Connect the COM-port of your Windows PC and the RS-232 interface of the ADI-96 PRO
using the supplied D-type 9-pin cable. Start the Windows software adsp_xx.exe and choose
the currently used port of the PC (COM1/COM2). Now the software waits for the ADI-96
PRO to start the transmission. Activate Load Flash from PC by pressing Enter at the ADI,
the data transfer begins and ends automatically.
To activate the new software the ADI-96 PRO has to reboot with it. Change to the
G
menu 'Boot DSP-Software' and use the +/- keys to choose the desired DSP software.
Storing / Loading / Editing of Setups
These functions are available through the Windows software Remote Control, see chapter 9.9
Remote Control.
Reset
When tranferring new DSP software over the serial interface into the ADI there is a slight
chance the transmission might fail. In this case the ADI might be unable to boot and will hang
when trying to load the incorrectly transferred software. To correct this, a new transfer or at
least a reload of any internal software must be possible. This requires the Bootloader to be
started. To ensure this the Bootloader is not only available through a menu of the DSP soft-
ware, but also when switching on the device.
G To activate the Bootloader press the Enter key while switching on the ADI-96 PRO.
The Bootloader now allows to load internal software or a transfer via 'Load flash from PC'.
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