Model 9600/9700 Swing-Reach ® Lift Truck
Section 3. Systems Overview FlashWare
FlashWare Overview The 9600/9700 uses the same “Vehicle Manager” for the Tractor and Carriage Manager. Unique software is loaded into the device and a harness/jumper configuration is used to identify the component.
self-extracting executable file. Read the “Readme” file in the software package for the latest detailed installation instructions.
Connecting FlashWare to Truck There are two methods available to connect the device to a manager: •
USB to USB - this method requires the correct drivers to be installed on the device. Typically, this type of connection is much faster than a serial connection. With the key switch OFF, connect cable P/N 1120332/XXX to a USB port on the device and the P3 connector on the manager. See Figure 3-2.
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Serial to Serial - this method requires a surge protector (P/N 154-010-801) to be connected in series with the cable to protect the device. With the key switch OFF, connect cable P/N 610-809/201 to a serial port on the device and the J9 connector on the manager. See Figure 3-2.
FlashWare allows you to update software, view, and configure options on the lift truck through the following features: •
Update Vehicle (Tractor) Manager Software
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Clear Primary Memory (truck identification data from CM)
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Reset Factory Default Settings
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BSOC Calibration
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Clear Managers (Tractor and Carriage)
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View/Update Carriage Manager Software
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View/Install/Update Power Amp Software
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Update Carriage Manager Software
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Install Cleared (New) Manager
Figure 3-2. Truck FlashWare Connections Serial connector (J9)
USB connector (P3)
For more detailed FlashWare information, click on Help and select Help Topics from the menu bar. FlashWare can be installed on any Microsoft (MS) Windows compatible device. The device communicates with the truck software via a serial (9 pin) or USB port.
Installing FlashWare on a Windows Compatible Device If you are a customer service technician, obtain FlashWare from your Raymond Sales and Service Center. If you are a Raymond Sales and Service Center technician, obtain FlashWare from the Raymond Portal software download site.
Manager Connection The Tractor Manager is the primary FlashWare connection point. However, when it is necessary to communicate with or clear a Carriage Manager, the PC must be connected directly to the Carriage Manager.
To install FlashWare on the device, double-click the installation file and follow the instructions on the screen. The software package is a
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Publication: 1089040, Issued: 08 Apr 2016
