Pacific Research Solutions RI-1 User Manual
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Pacific Research Solutions
RI-1 and PE-1 User Manual
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SECTION 3
PS-3, PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
An optional programming software and cable package is available. This software is designed to run under Windows 95/98,
ME, NT, 2000 and XP. The software will allow you to read, change and save all parameters within your RI-1 controller. You
can even load a controller firmware update (FLASH) to the controller over the programming port. For software installation,
follow the instructions included with the software disk. The supplied programming cable is a special cable and has interface
electronics built in. Do not try to build your own cable. You can plug this cable into the controller at any time with or without
the controller powered on. With the RI-1, use the auxiliary connector J2. With the PE-1, use the connector on the front of the
RI-300 controller labeled “MIC/PROG”. The end of the cable with the D-Sub connector, plugs directly into your computer’s
COMM port. Make sure the power to the repeater and controller is turned on. The auxiliary buss will be disabled during the
data transfer process when you are sending or receiving data using the programming software.
INSTALLATION
1. Install this program in a Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP based environment.
2. From your floppy disk or CD ROM, run the setup program.
3. Follow the instructions from the setup program.
4. You can now click the PS-3 icon to start the programming software.
OPERATION
1. After you have installed your repeater controller, attach the programming cable to the programming port on the controller.
Connect the other end of the cable to your PC serial communication port.
2. Start the programming software.
3. Select the "Serial Comm. Port" you are using.
4. You should notice that the "Active Controller" LED is lit. This means that the programming software is communicating
with your controller. You may select an active controller for viewing or communicating at any time. Do this by clicking
on an active controller LED or via the “View Controller” combo list. If none of the Active Controller LEDs show
indication of a controller, check your Comm. Port number and the programming cable.
5. Before you send any data to your controller the first time, you need to make a template of your controller.
6. Go to "Controller" and "Get data from…" pick the "Start Button". This upload process will take about 90 seconds. You
should notice the progress bar moving during this process.
7. Once this process is complete, select "File" and "Save As". Select the file or type "RI1.rdf", this is the startup template
file. When the program asks if you want to replace this file, pick yes.
8. Each time you start the programming software the program will automatically load and start with the RI300.rdf file. Now
each time you start the programming software, it will start with the defaults from your controller.
9. At any time, you can save your working data to a new file name. When making changes to your controller’s data, it is good
practice to save the repeater data file (rdf) with a dash number each time you make a change. This way, you can return to
an older file that you know works if you make an error in your current file.
FLASHING the CONTROLLER’S PROGRAM
As new features are added and revisions are made to the RI-1, program updates are made available on our web site
www.pacres.com. You can locate these changes under the RI-1 firmware and software page. Download these files from the
web site and follow the install instructions. It is important to closely follow the instructions as you may otherwise damage your
current installation. Once you have down loaded these updates, use the following procedure to flash the controller’s program
memory.
1. Connect your computer to the controller using the programming cable. Run the PS-3 Programming Software.
2. In the programming software, pick “Controller” then pick “Flash Program”.
3. In the file list, select the new flash file you want to send to the controller. The last three digits of the file name indicate the
file version.
4. Pick the “Open” button then the “Start” button. The flash process is automatic and will take 90 to 120 seconds to
complete.