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GBA ST1C Operation Manual
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GBA ST1C Operations manual V1_4
4.2 PC Based GBA Tools
The GBA ST1C can also be configured using PC based software, GBA Talk or GBA Service. This
software also provides calibration and diagnostic functions.
Note: for full instructions on using GBA Talk, refer to the utility’s help file.
4.2.1 Configuration Procedure – GBA Talk PC Software
Equipment Required;
GBA Talk Kit, consisting of PC software, USB/serial dongle or diagnostic harness and 20 pin
harness.
Note: the 20 pin harness must contain a 4 pin socket connected to pins 18, 19 and 20.
Procedure;
1. If the kit includes a black cable terminated in a 9-pin D connector, then plug this into the
DB9 connector of the PC, and the 4 pin connector into the 4 pin plug of the 20 pin harness.
2. Alternatively, if the kit includes a USB to serial converter, such as the VAL364 USB module.
Please contact Technical Support for details.
3. With GBA Talk open, click the “Upload All” button to view the current configuration of the
validator.
4. Make the required changes by using the form controls.
5. To complete the procedure, carry out the calibration process by selecting “Calibrate” from
the Calibration window.
4.3 USB Mass Storage Device
The GBA ST1C validator can be supplied with an optional USB interface, which can be used to
reprogram a unit from a USB Mass Storage Device (memory stick). Those validators with a USB
interface are fitted with a mini-AB receptacle.
4.3.1 Connecting a USB Mass Storage Device
Most USB memory devices are fitted with a standard-A plug, which fits the standard sockets on a
PC. To connect the memory device to a validator requires a suitable adaptor cable. One solution is
to use a cable with a USB standard-A plug at one end and mini-B plug at the other (these are
widely used for connecting PC’s to music players and cameras) and a USB standard-A female to
female connector (also widely available).
Power up the validator and then plug the memory device firmly into the connector.
The memory device should be a conventional USB memory device (i.e. with no novelty features),
formatted by Windows in a FAT format, not NTFS. To find out what format has been used, in
Windows Explorer select the device, right click and select “Properties”. On the “General” tab, the
type should be described as “Removable Device” and file system as “FAT”. Devices with smaller
capacities tend to work more reliably. Also the files must not be encrypted in any way.
4.3.2 File location on the memory device
The validator files should be stored in the root directory of the memory stick. This will appear as
“F:\” or similar letter in “My Computer” on a Windows™ PC. The files should not be put in any
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