harman/kardon Service Information
BDS 280 + BDS 580 October 2013
Harman International 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329, USA
Subject: Pairing main board and loader
Pairing loader and main board.
Make sure to read the entire process before starting.
This software procedure allows you to replace a loader or a main board.
IMPORTANT: This pairing must be performed in an ESD-protected environment!
1. To perform this pairing, the following equipment is needed:
• PC with USB port.
• BDX Service KIT, part number: BDX SERVICE KIT. (Contains USB cable-JIG and a few loose
4-pin connectors).
NOTE: this kit is identical to the BDS2-5/BDT20 kit, so if you already have this kit, there is
no reason to order a new kit.
• Software package including drivers to be downloaded from the FTP server:
IP:ftp2.harman.com
Login: ServiceLevel1
Password: !s3rv1c3L
Direct access with a web browser:
ftp://servicelevel1:!s3rv1c3L@ftp2.harman.com/Service/Level1
• 2D Scanner. (Smartphones can be used instead, provided
they can read 2D bar codes.
2D code sample below: