Before starting, you need to download and run the latest XtremaLog
program on the http://www.tmenet.com/downloads.htm
page. Simply click on the latest XtremaLog Software
program and select RUN. Follow the instruction in the install wizard.
If you ever want to uninstall the program you may go to the "Add
or Remove" programs icon in the Windows Control Panel.
Follow the instructions below carefully and in order and watch
the video for a quick demonstration:
1. Connect the RS232 data cable to a serial port from your PC to
the Xtrema Expansion Port. If you are using an RS-232 to USB adapter,
insure that you have installed the proper drivers to emulate a standard
com port. If you are using our USB adapter (included in part numbers
XTR-USB or USB-232) you will need to download and install the Xtrema
USB Cable Drivers located on our Downloads
page.
Click on "Xtrema USB Cable Driver" link and click RUN
to install the drivers.
NOTE: Later, the Xtrema update software will search for all com
ports and display all active ports. You must know which com port
you have connected the data cable or later try each one until it
works.
2. Now you may run the XtremaLog program by clicking on the XtremaLog
icon in the Start menu. The first time you run this program you
may see a warning from Microsoft. This is normal.
If this program fails to run or if your computer does not capture
properly, your computer may need Microsoft's NET version 1.1 Framework
installed. You can get it here
3. Click the checkbox of the COM Port that is connected to the
Xtrema. Only COM Ports that are available can be checked.
4.Enter the update mode on the Xtrema by following these three easy
steps:
First go to the Update tab of the XtremaLog program.
Second, With 9 to 12 V input power going to the
Xtrema. From the MAIN menu TURN THE Xtrema OFF by tapping the joystick
to the left.
Third, With the Xtrema display off, TURN THE Xtrema
BACK ON on by pushing the joystick but this time holding the joystick
to the LEFT and continue holding until the update actually begins.
The Xtrema will simply be waiting for a product update and display
"Loading..." on the LCD display. To abort you must remove
power.
NOTE: If your Xtrema is completely dead (due to an aborted
or bad update) you must re-connect the Xtrema to a 12 Volt source
while holding the joystick to the left and continue holding during
the update (push joystick BEFORE Connecting power). If already powered
up you must first remove power.You will see the Xtrema display show
two solid bars going from left to right. This is normal for this
type of update.
5. Click the 'Select Update File' button and select the file matching
the release number you desire. The first time you run this program
you will have to search for the folder containing all the files
were unzipped to. (all releases are available in case you desire
to go back to a previous release.)
6. Click the 'Update Xtrema' button to download the new software
into your charger. A progress bar will appear under the button.
You can let go of the joystick button when you see the progress
bar moving. When the update is completed, a status message will
appear indicating success or failure.
7. Within a few seconds after the progress bar reaches 100% the
Xtrema will automatically restart, beep and you should see the updated
version number in the splash screen. Your Xtrema is now updated.
If your update fails check your connections or try a different com
port and repeat steps 3 - 6
