DCS 1.0x User Manual
dCS Verona User Manual
Manual for Software Issue 1.0x
dCS Ltd
September 2004
Manual filename: Verona Manual v1.0x.doc
Page 33
email: more@dcsltd.co.uk
English version
web-site: www.dcsltd.co.uk
Updating your Verona
dCS products make extensive use of software configurable chips – FPGAs and
DSPs. This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features,
update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by
loading new software. Occasionally, a hardware update may be necessary also
to increase the “capacity” of the electronics, add extra connectors or extra front
panel controls.
DSPs. This gives us the ability to update our products to add extra features,
update digital interface standards or make performance improvements by
loading new software. Occasionally, a hardware update may be necessary also
to increase the “capacity” of the electronics, add extra connectors or extra front
panel controls.
Software Updates
x
Please note that not all software updates make an earth-shattering change. You
should have a clear idea of what you expect to gain before updating to the latest
issue.
should have a clear idea of what you expect to gain before updating to the latest
issue.
If the software loaded in your unit is (for example) version 3.45:
•
A change to version 3.46 indicates a minor update for internal dCS use – to
make testing easier, or more thorough, or to cater for some minor hardware
change. Do not update your unit.
change. Do not update your unit.
•
A change to version 3.50 is a more serious update, offering extra
functionality. If you want to use the extra features, update your unit. The
manual will be updated for this (check the web-site).
manual will be updated for this (check the web-site).
•
A change to version 4.00 is a major update. It will require updated hardware
and the manual will be updated
If you have older hardware, some of the features added by new software may
not be available due to (for example) a missing connector. For recent
hardware, this is mentioned in the “Upgrader’s notes” in this manual. If you
need the missing feature, contact your dealer or dCS to arrange a hardware
update.
not be available due to (for example) a missing connector. For recent
hardware, this is mentioned in the “Upgrader’s notes” in this manual. If you
need the missing feature, contact your dealer or dCS to arrange a hardware
update.
•
If the software currently loaded includes a
CD Update
page, you can
update the software yourself. Contact dCS for a CD and follow the
instructions in the
instructions in the
CD Update
section on page
, or the instructions
supplied with the CD. The update program will check your hardware
configuration and install the latest software compatible with it.
configuration and install the latest software compatible with it.
•
If you do not have the
CD Update
feature loaded or have difficulty with it, a
dCS distributor can download files from a PC into any unit fitted with a
SUC
connector. Contact your dealer for details.
•
For older units without a
SUC
connector, your distributor can install new
firmware in your unit. Firmware updates are low-cost from dCS. Contact your
dealer for details.
dealer for details.
Hardware Updates
x
You may wish to have your hardware updated from time to time to take
advantage of new features in the latest software. dCS offer this service - we will
retest, reset any adjustable items to current shipping standards, and install any
modifications or updates that have occurred since your unit was first shipped.
advantage of new features in the latest software. dCS offer this service - we will
retest, reset any adjustable items to current shipping standards, and install any
modifications or updates that have occurred since your unit was first shipped.
The price will depend on the hardware changes necessary – please contact
your dealer or dCS for details and pricing. In order to ensure speedy turn
around, please contact us prior to returning the unit to get a Service Return
number.
your dealer or dCS for details and pricing. In order to ensure speedy turn
around, please contact us prior to returning the unit to get a Service Return
number.