Updating Your Purcell; Software Updates; Hardware Updates - DCS Elgar Plus User Manual

dCS Elgar Plus User Manual
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Updating your Elgar Plus

Software Updates

Hardware Updates

Manual filename: Elgar Manual v4.4x.doc
English version
dCS products make extensive use of software configurable chips – FPGAs and
DSPs. This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features,
update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by
loading new software. Occasionally, a hardware update may be necessary also
to increase the "capacity" of the electronics, add extra connectors or extra front
panel controls.
Please note that not all software updates make an earth-shattering change. You
should have a clear idea of what you expect to gain before updating to the latest
issue.
If the software loaded in your unit is (for example) version 3.45:
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A change to version 3.46 indicates a minor update for internal dCS use – to
make testing easier, or more thorough, or to cater for some minor hardware
change. Do not update your unit.
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A change to version 3.50 is a more serious update, offering extra
functionality. If you want to use the extra features, update your unit. The
manual will be updated for this (check the web-site).
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A change to version 4.00 is a major update. It will require updated hardware
and the manual will be updated
If you have older hardware, some of the features added by new software may
not be available due to (for example) a missing connector. For recent
hardware, this is mentioned in the "Upgrader's notes" in this manual. If you
need the missing feature, contact your dealer or dCS to arrange a hardware
update.
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If the software currently loaded includes a
update the software yourself. Contact dCS for a CD and follow the
instructions in the
supplied with the CD. The update program will check your hardware
configuration and install the latest software compatible with it.
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If you do not have the
dCS distributor can download files from a PC into any unit fitted with a
connector. Contact your dealer for details.
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For older units without a
firmware in your unit. Firmware updates are low-cost from dCS. Contact your
dealer for details.
You may wish to have your hardware updated from time to time to take
advantage of new features in the latest software. dCS offer this service - we will
retest, reset any adjustable items to current shipping standards, and install any
modifications or updates that have occurred since your unit was first shipped.
The price will depend on the hardware changes necessary – please contact
your dealer or dCS for details and pricing. In order to ensure speedy turn
around, please contact us prior to returning the unit to get a Service Return
number.
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CD Update
section on page 30, or the instructions
CD Update
feature loaded or have difficulty with it, a
connector, your distributor can install new
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Manual for Software Issue 4.3x
August 2005
CD Update
page, you can
email: more@dcsltd.co.uk
web-site: www.dcsltd.co.uk
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