Maxcess Spyder User manual

Spyder™ Firmware Update
Instruction Manual
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Spyder™and Spyder-Plus™
MI 850A324 C
MAGPOWR TENSION CONTROL

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COPYRIGHT
All of the information herein is the exclusive proprietary property of Maxcess International and is disclosed with the
understanding that it will be retained in confidence and will neither be duplicated nor copied in whole or in part nor
be used for any purpose other than for which disclosed.
Copyright 2009, all rights reserved.
Periodically there will be updates to this manual. The latest version is available at www.maxcessintl.com or by
calling your regional office. See back page for phone numbers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description Page
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Hardware Connections 3
3.0 Programming the Spyder from a Local Computer 3
3.1 Installation of the FTP Server Software 3
3.2 Running the FTP Server Software 4
3.3 Configuring the Network Connections 4
3.4 Programming the Spyder 5
4.0 Problems 6
5.0 Spyder Reset Functions 7
5.1 Automatic Contrast Adjust 7
5.2 Reset All Parameters Except Calibrations to Defaults 7
5.3 Reset All Parameters to Defaults (Including Calibrations) 7
5.4 Download Software 7
Figures:
Figure 1. FTP Server Screen Shot 3
Figure 2. Local Area Connections 4
Figure 3. TCP/IP Properties 4

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1. INTRODUCTION
The MAGPOWR Model Spyder may have the firmware upgraded by connecting the Spyder to a local FTP server
running on a laptop or other local computer.
2. HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
Connect the Spyder to a computer or local network using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
3. PROGRAMMING THE SPYDER FROM A LOCAL COMPUTER
3.1. INSTALLATION OF THE FTP SERVER SOFTWARE
Insert the CD containing the FTP Server software. The setup program should automatically start. If the setup
program does not start or you received the setup program in an e-mail, execute the file FtpServerSetup.exe.
The setup program will ask for a Program Group and if you want a desktop shortcut. Leave these at the defaults or
make a choice and press Next.
The setup program will ask if you want to install the program in the default directory or a directory of your choice.
Leave this at the default or make a choice and press Next.
Confirm your settings and press Next.
Press Finish.
The FTP Server should now be running. There should be a green box in the lower left corner of the FTP server
program showing the server is running, see figure 1, and there should be a flashing "FTP" icon in the system tray of
your computer screen (lower right hand corner).
Figure 1. FTP Server Screen Shot
The FTP Server Software and the latest Spyder program have been installed on the computer. The Spyder
software is contained in the \ftp\ProductSoftware\ sub-directory of the FTP Server install directory. For a default
installation the Spyder program is in C:\Spyder\FTP\ftp\ProductSoftware\. The Spyder software is program
920A91.xx.bin, where xx is a two digit number specifying the current revision level.

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Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to go to the C:\Spyder\FTP\ftp\ProductSoftware\ directory. Make a note of
the 920A91.xx.bin file in this directory. You will need this file name to tell the Spyder which software to download in
section 3.4.
Important: If your CD or e-mail contains a 920Axx.xx.bin file, please copy the file from the CD or e-mail to the
C:\Spyder\FTP\ftp\ProductSoftware\ directory. This will assure you are getting the latest version. Use this file
name in section 3.4.
Skip to section 3.3 if the FTP Server is running.
WARNING: There is a hardware change in the Spyder between versions 920A91.07 and 920A91.08.
If your Spyder unit has any version 920A91.07 or below you cannot upgrade to version 920A91.08 or
higher.
3.2. RUNNING THE FTP SERVER SOFTWARE
Double click the FTP Server shortcut on your desktop or use the Start menu, Programs, Home FTP Server to start
the FTP Server. Verify the server is running by clicking the "Ftp Server" tab and the lower left corner should show a
green box showing the server is running. If the server is not running press the "Start Server" button. See Figure 1.
3.3. CONFIGURING THE NETWORK CONNECTIONS
The computer and the Spyder must be on the same network subnet and each must have a unique IP Address. The
Spyder defaults to the subnet 192.168.1.xx and has an IP Address of 192.168.1.100. On your computer open the
Network Connections. Double click on the LAN icon and then click on Properties. You should see a window similar
to figure 2. Highlight the Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click on Properties and a window similar to figure 3 should
show. There are slight differences in these two windows depending on which Windows operating system you are
using.
Figure 2. Local Area Connections Figure 3. TCP/IP Properties

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Use the steps in either 3.3.1 or 3.3.2 depending on your computers present configuration.
3.3.1 If your computer has "Obtain an IP Address Automatically" selected.
Remember to return to the present configuration when you are finished programming the Spyder, otherwise you
may not be able to access your company's network.
- Select "Use the following IP Address".
- Type in the IP Address and Subnet Mask as shown in figure 3.
- Click "OK" on both the figure 3 and figure 2 windows
- Set the Spyder's FTP Address to be the same as the computers IP Address.
- Verify the Spyder's IP Address is 192.168.1.100 and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
- Go to section 3.4.
3.3.2 If your computer has "Use the following IP Address" selected.
- Set the Spyder's IP Address to a number with the same first three numbers as your computer and make the
fourth number different. If your computer has an IP Address of 172.16.1.180 then make the Spyder's IP
address 172.16.1.xx, where xx is a number between 1 and 254.
- Set the Spyder to the same Subnet Mask as your computer.
- Set the Spyder's FTP Address to be the same as the computers IP Address.
- Go to section 3.4.
3.4. PROGRAMMING THE SPYDER
WARNING: There is a hardware change in the Spyder between versions 920A91.07 and 920A91.08.
If your Spyder unit has any version 920A91.07 or below you cannot upgrade to version 920A91.08 or
higher.
Turn power off to the Spyder. Press the "Up" and "Down" arrow while turning the power on to the Spyder until the
program number is displayed. The display should show:
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If the program number showing is not the same as the program number from section 3.1, press the "Enter" key to
edit the program number.
Press the "Down" arrow key to start programming.
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When programming is finished the screen will show:
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If an error message is displayed, then programming has not completed.
The Spyder now has the latest software. Turn power off and then on to the Spyder to complete the installation.
The Spyder will now show the new 920Axx.xx number for a few seconds during power up

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4. PROBLEMS
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution or Diagnostic
Screen blank or all dark.
Contrast grossly
misadjusted.
Remove power. While holding
down and buttons, reapply
power. The Spyder will be sweep
through the contrast settings.
When the contrast is at or near the
desired level press .
FTP Login Failed
Computer or Spyder
network parameters not
set properly.
Spyder FTP directory,
FTP username, or FTP
password not set properly.

Ethernet cable not
connected.
FTP server not running on
computer.
Check Computer and Spyder
network parameters IP Address,
Subnet Mask, FTP Address.
Reset Spyder to factory defaults.
Remove power. While holding down
the and buttons, reapply
power.
Check Ethernet connection.
Verify the FTP server is running.
See section 3.2.
Get Program Failed
Invalid program number.
Make sure the Spyder program
number is correct.
Program CRC Invalid
Data transfer corrupted.
Corrupt program file.
Try programming Spyder again.
Go to www.maxcessintl.com and
get the latest program.
Displays “Booting…”
Version 920A91.08 or
higher is loaded on
Spyder that previously
had 920A91.07 or below.
See warning in section 3.4.
Program Spyder with 920A91.07
version.

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5. SPYDER RESET FUNCTIONS
The Spyder has functions which are activated by holding down keys while turning on power.
5.1. Automatic Contrast Adjust
The automatic contrast adjustment is activated by holding down the "Left" and "Down" arrow keys while
turning on the power. Hold the keys for at least 6 seconds after power is on. The display will repeatedly
sweep through the full contrast range until the "Enter" key is pressed. When the display is readable, press
the "Enter" key to exit contrast adjustment.
5.2. Reset All Parameters Except Calibrations to Defaults
All parameters except calibrations will be reset to defaults by holding down the "Left" and "Right" arrow
keys while turning on the power. Hold the keys until the screen shows "Resetting Parameters".
5.3. Reset All Parameters to Defaults (Including Calibrations)
All parameters will be reset to defaults by holding down the "Right" and "Up" arrow keys while turning on
the power. Hold the keys for at least 6 seconds after power is on.
5.4. Download Software
To download new software hold down the "Up" and "Down" arrow keys while turning on power and hold the keys
until the display shows "Update Software".

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