RoadRunner Owner's Manual - Data I/O Corporation

Operation • Supervisor Functions •• Setting System ParametersSupervisorFunctionsUpdating Programmer FirmwareOccasionally, an Update may be made to RoadRunner’s internal operatingsystem to improve operability. To take advantage of this improvement, thenew operating system must be uploaded into RoadRunner. Software Versionis displayed on the keyboard screen at start-up (turn the power off and thenon again).The update process begins at TaskLink. RoadRunner system updates, as wellas new device and Socket Adapter support, arrive on a compact disk (CD).Install the update CD onto the computer that has TaskLink on it. It will generallyself-install. When you restart TaskLink the following pop-up messagewill appear:3Figure 3-23—New Software Pop-upCreate a RoadRunner System Update Card in TaskLink. Refer to theTaskLink help menu for more information.RoadRunner Firmware isanother name forRoadRunner SystemSoftware.To perform the RoadRunner update after the update card has been created:1. Insert the PCMCIA memory card with the updated RoadRunner firmwareinto the PCMCIA card slot beneath the Keypad.2. Press the Menu button on the Keypad until the top level menu isreached. (You are at the top level when pressing Menu does not changethe display.)3. Scroll to and select System.4. Scroll to and select Update Software.CAUTION: Do not switch the power off while the update is inprogress. The RoadRunner might get damaged and require service.5. While the firmware is being updated, the following message is displayed:Update in progress.Do not remove poweruntil complete.The three status lamps cycle on and off until the update is complete.Data I/O • ProLINE-RoadRunner Owner’s Manual • 096-0240 [updated Mar2010] 3—33