AMS Controls XL200 User Manual

Flash Wizard Programming Instructions
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V1& V2 Software for Rev. B Hardware
XL200 Series machine controllers with Rev. B hardware could be flashed with v1 or v2 software using the
Flash Wizard program from AMS Controls. Flash Wizard is free software that can be downloaded from
the AMS Controls website. Typically, a Technical Support Specialist will include a copy of Flash Wizard
with the file to be flashed into the controller.
When using Flash Wizard, a Technical Support Specialist can embed the unit’s serial number in the flash
file when it’s created. If this is done, the user will not be required to obtain an authorization code from
AMS Controls. If this is not done, the user must begin the flash process in order to receive an
authentication code. This code is given to a Technical Support Specialist who will generate the
authorization code.
To flash a controller with Rev. B hardware:
***WARNING***
On Rev. B hardware models, the controller must not lose power or lose communication with the
laptop during this process. If this occurs, you might not be able to recover and the unit will have to be
shipped to AMS Controls to be re-flashed.
1. Remove power from the XL200 Series machine controller.
2. If the XL200 is on an Eclipse network, disconnect the B connector from the back of the XL200
controller before continuing with the flash process.
3. Connect the laptop to the XL200 using the RS232 cable. The laptop should be plugged into AC
power. Most laptops switch to a “low power” mode when running on battery power. This can
interfere with Com Port communication.
The RS232 cable should plug into the 9 pin port on top of the XL200 controller.
RS232 Port

AMS Controls XL200 Specifications

General

Brand	AMS Controls
Model	XL200
Category	Controller
Language	English