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You can do wnload saved files on your computer back into your TriCoder using the TriCoder Manager in the Hardware Utilities in
either serial or high-speed USB mode. The files must be valid TriCoder programs, tables or clone files. TriCoder programs can be
created on your computer using the Virtual TriCoder or created on the TriCoder itself. Tables must conform to the table format
required by the TriCoder (see Chapter 13: Tables). Also, you will not be allowed to download anything to your TriCoder if there is
currently data stored in your TriCoder. Before you download anything to your TriCoder, make sure you upload any data files and
delete them from your TriCoder. If there is data in your TriCoder and you try to download a file to it, you will see the messa ge:
NOT ALLOWED TO RECEIVE
HIT ANY KEY_
Serial Downloads
If you are downloading to your TriCoder from the Serial port, make sure your port settings are correct before you begin your
download. It is usually a good idea to chec k your port sett ings and test in Non-Portable mode before downloading information into
your TriCoder.
Make sure your TriCoder is connected and communicating.
Select the type of file you will be downloading - a Program (for collecting data), a TriCoder Clone file (complete setup information
including setup parameters and programs) or a Table (for reference while collecting data).
Select the file you want to download. We suggest using different file extensions for different types of file s, for example, .pgm for
program files, .cln for clone files and .tbl for table files. The TriCoder Utilities uses these file extensions by default.
Program Download
1. Turn the TriCoder On and leave it at the Main Menu (opening screen)
2. In the Hardware Utilities, specify the location and name of the file (we suggest the extension .pgm for program files)
3. Click the Start button in the Hardware Utilities.
4. The Hardware Utilities will let you know when your transmission is finished.
Table Download
1. Turn the TriCoder On and leave it at the Main Menu (opening screen)
2. In the Hardware Utilities, specify the location and name of the file (we suggest the extension .tbl for table files)
3. Click the Start button in the Hardware Utilities.
4. The Hardware Utilities will let you know when your transmission is finished.
Cloning File Download
1. Turn the TriCoder On and leave it at the Main Menu (opening screen)
2. In the Hardware Utilities, specify the location and name of the file (we suggest the extension .cln for clone files)
Click the Start button in the Hardware Utilities.