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CT-1 Controller Update
| If you have the old CT-1
controller you can order the current CT-2 version upgrade as part number
CT2-U. The upgrade requires replacing the microprocessor, a
firmware upgrade, and the index pulse modification (for incremental
controllers, see Index
Pulse Modifications). The CT-1 controller can be identified by
looking a the markings on the microprocessor. If the processor is
labeled "PIC18F877" then it a CT-1 model.
Upgrade cost is $60. |
Firmware Upgrades
| Firmware upgrades are required when improvements, bug fixes, or
desired new features are needed. Be sure to use the correct
version of the DrzTrack program that matches the installed firmware
version. See the version information in the
Download page. Firmware upgrades of controllers with firmware
versions 5.01 or later can be done by the user, using the built in boot
loader in the DrzTrack program.
See Boot Loading
and the Download page.
If you can program a PIC microcontroller you are welcome to
download and install the latest firmware. Be sure to
update to the matching DrzTrack version at the same time (see
notes
on programming). Otherwise see the Services page
for information on having your controller updated.
For earlier firmware versions physical access to the board or
processor is required. This can be done by sending us the board,
or replacing the processor.
To replace the processor, order as part number CT-P. Price is
$30.
A better option may be sending the board, or box with board.
Then I can reprogram the processor and test and verify that the board is
working correctly. See Controller Test and Repair, below. . |
Controller Test and Repair
| We offer the service of our controller, and other boards. You
can send the board, or board and box, and even external boards or
devices that you may be using. We will upgrade to the newest
firmware version and then verify or repair the board as required for
normal operation. For Upgrade and Test only, the price is $45.
For Upgrade, test and repair the price is $60.
For Upgrade, test and repair we will replace any defective parts on
the board if possible. If the board is not repairable we will sell
you a new board or return the old board. If you are replacing with a
new board, the price of the board will be reduced by the $60 that was
paid for the repair.
For test and repair of other boards, or multiple boards please
contact us for a quote.
All prices do not include shipping and handling charges as outlined
on the Ordering page. |