B&B Electronics DCDSS1 manual Setup, Firmware Updates

Chapter 3: Setup

The DCDSS1 comes with setup software to run on your PC. The latest version of the setup software can be downloaded from B&B Electronics web site at www.bb-elec.com. This setup software will allow Windows users (Win 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0) to quickly set up the DCDSS1 operational variables, or copy existing variables over to a new device. These variables can be set up through the local serial port, or from a dial-in modem so you can configure and modify the DCDSS1 whether it’s on your desk or at a remote site. The initial DCDSS1 setup must be done through the local serial port.

To program the variables through the local serial port, the SETUP jumper found inside the enclosure must be set to CONFIG before the power is plugged in. This will set the DCDSS1 to configure mode. Use the provided null modem setup cable to connect the local serial port of the DCDSS1 to any available serial port of your computer and then run the iCaddy setup software. Follow the setup instructions in the software. When configuration is complete, unplug the power and move the SETUP jumper to the RUN position. Remove the configuration cable. Note that this cable is a Null Modem connection and can only be used during configuration. If a replacement setup cable is needed, it can be purchased from B&B Electronics as part number 232NM9.

To program the DCDSS1 remotely through a dialup modem, a password has to be set. This is done for security and to prevent raw binary data from editing the variables inadvertently. The password is up to 10 bytes long. The iCaddy setup software allows you to select a modem from the computer, put the DCDSS1 into setup mode, send the variables, and restart the DCDSS1 in run mode.

Firmware Updates

The DCDSS1 is flash programmable, allowing its internal software to be updated. The firmware updates can be programmed only through the local serial port. Any update will be available on B&B Electronics web site, www.bb-elec.com.

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