Protec Digilite DL500 - Connecting to PC and System Restart

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11.0 Connecting the Digilite® DL500 to a PC
The CONNECT TO PC USING USB menu allows the engineer to connect the Digilite® DL500 to a
PC in order download panel firmware or update and backup the site specific settings.
Consult the Digilite® DL500 Programming Manual for full details.
Before entering this menu ensure that suitable software and drivers are loaded on the
PC and that the USB cable is connected from the Digilite® DL500 panel to the PC.
When the Digilite® DL500 is connected to the PC it WILL NOT perform automatic tests
and the power to the loop circuits is removed.
When the USB cable is unplugged the Digilite® DL500 will automatically reset.
1. Enter the engineer code supplied with the system and press the ↵
↵↵
↵ key to access the menus.
2. Using the ◄ and ► keys navigate to the CONNECT TO PC USING USB menu screen and
press the ↵
↵↵
↵ key to accept the option. The Digilite® DL500 will display a warning screen
( illustrated in figure 11.0 ).
3. Press the ↵
↵↵
↵ key to connect to the PC ( illustrated in figure 11.1 ).
4. Press the Back key to return to the main menu without connecting to the PC.
Figure 11.0 Connect to PC using USB warning display
Figure 11.1 Display shown when the Digilite® DL500 is connected to the PC
11.1 Restarting the Digilite® DL500
The RESTART SYSTEM menu function allows the engineer to fully reset the Digilite® DL500. All
loop devices will be re-programmed and re-initialised and any faults will be regenerated.
Figure 11.2 Restart System menu option
Main menu
Restart system
Connected to pc
warning
PANEL CANNOT
PERFORM TESTS
Warning
System WILL NOT BE
OPERATIONAL
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