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Procedure 2.5 - Uploading Upper PCA Software and Serial
Number Information
Using Windows CSAFE
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here are three ways to use Windows CSAFE.
First, you can use it as a query tool to send various CSAFE requests to the machine. When you
do this, the program responds with both the raw hexadecimal response, and the decoded
response.
Second, you can use the program to update (flash) the firmware of a machine.
Third, you can enter a fitness machine's serial number.
It should be noted that Windows CSAFE is not compatible with Windows Vista.
Use the options menu to set the COM port that you're using with the program. You may need to
do this only once, or you may need to do this each time you run the program, depending on your
computer.
You may also use the options menu to set the default a90 directory where you store your
firmware. This will facilitate the usage of different directories for consumer display software,
versus their commercial counterparts. Like the COM port settings, the program may or may not
remember your directory preference between runs.
There are 3 directories that were created for you during installation of the software. They are
underneath the same directory in which you installed the program. You'll find one each for
consumer, commercial, and experience line machines. The commercial folder is the default.
Uploading software and serial numbers into Upper PCA boards
This procedure is for Precor products manufactured with upper pca's that utilize flash memory
rather than a firmware chip for software storage. Call Precor technical support at 800-347-4404 if
you are usure of the type of software storage in the unit being serviced.
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ools Required
Laptop computer, data cable part number 47389-101, serial to RJ-45 connector adaptor, USB to
serial adapter (if necessary), WindowsCSAFE program (downloaded from Precor Connection
website). The RJ-45 connection for data that is on most laptops will not work.
Uploading software
Download the appropriate software from Precor Connection for Experience, Commercial, or
Residential. The Word document in the zip file will help you to choose the correct software for the
unit you are working on.