5.0 Using FreeSpace® Installer™ Software
3.Launch the FreeSpace® Installer™ software.
The Installer software splash screen will appear on your screen.
After the splash screen, a status dialog will appear and report the status of each installation stage.
Programmer’s Note: Clicking the Close button on the hardware connection status dialog will cause a communi- cations failure, locking the serial port.
At this point in the installation, the software looks for a connected E4 system, and if found, then checks to see what version firmware is running in the E4 system.
If you get a “No hardware detected” dialog, see “No hardware detected” on page 36.
If you get an Incompatible Microcontroller code dialog, see “Incompatible microcontroller code” on page 36.
4.If prompted, select the correct COM port for the E4 hardware.
By default, the Installer software tries to locate a hardware device on the COM 1 serial port. If the E4 hardware is not detected on COM 1, the software displays a “Choose COM port” dialog box asking you to select the correct serial port.
Programmer’s Note: If you encounter the “Choose COM port” dialog box, immediately follow the displayed recommendations for correcting the problem. DO NOT click the Cancel button until after trying each of the given recommendations.
Programmer’s Note: Before dismissing the “Choose COM port” dialog, select the COM 2 port and click Try Again. Not doing this will cause the COM 1 port to be locked.
After your PC successfully connects to the E4 hardware, the Choose COM port dialog should automatically close. If not, close the window manually.
5.If you have connected to a new E4 system, use the E4 front panel window to set up the hardware.
Refer to the “E4 System Setup” on page 44.
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