ECD Firmware update

Applies to

Antec ECD, DECADE II, Elite, ROXY, Exceed

Recording

Video shows the firmware update procedure of the DECADE Elite (or any other Antec ECD) with Dialogue software.

• In case of DECADE Elite or Exceed: start by connecting the unit with the USB cable for serial connection to a COM port, and switch off/on the unit. This is necessary to reset the communication to ‘serial port’, do the same reset when the procedure is finished and communication over LAN is used.
• DECADE II is already connected with the standard serial cable to a COM port, no change needed here.

Start Dialogue software and select the appropriate COM port. It is not possible to load new firmware using a LAN connection port. During the procedure, the instrument must be switched off/on a few times. This is illustrated/simulated by a software controlled power switch in the video, but it is done manually with the off/on button on the rear in the ‘real’ procedure.

Only in case of a memory error situation, and the device does not start up normally, step 1 must be skipped.

• Start the procedure with the unit off and begin with step 2 in the FW wizard (erase/check memory).
• Exporting settings, will not work with a malfunctioning device.
• The calibration settings need to be imported via an earlier settings file, or a file from Antec.
• The settings file has a file name starting with ~cal_data_.