QTech Data Systems EP1 Q03 Programming Dongle - Manual (Page 2)

EP1 - User Interface - Quick Start Guide – v1.1 – 10 September 2010 2
Introduction
The EP1 Programming Dongle is used to upgrade the firmware of the Q03 DATRAN
RTUs.
This is a two stage process:
• Using the EP1 User Interface PC software to upload the required firmware to
the EP1 Programming Dongle. This procedure is outlined in this quick start
guide.
• Using the EP1 Programming Dongle to upgrade the firmware of a Q03
DATRAN RTU. This procedure is outlined in a separate quick start guide.
Software Installation
The EP1 User Interface PC software is supplied on the installation CD.
Run the setup program called:
EP1Dongle_v1_0_Setup.exe
This will install the software in your Program Files folder and create a desktop
shortcut.
USB Driver Installation
Using the supplied USB mini cable, connect the Dongle to the PC.
Within a minute you should see a message bubble displayed in the system tray
saying “Found New Hardware”
In most cases the installation is automatic and a few seconds later you will see a
further message bubble saying “Hardware is installed and ready for use”.
In the case whereby the USB driver is not automatically installed you will be
presented with a dialogue box asking for the location of the USB driver for this
hardware. If this happens you will need to take the following steps:
• Cancel and Close the displayed dialogue box.
• Unplug the Dongle.
• From the CD, run the following program: FTDI_USB_Driver.exe. This displays
a black window as it installs the necessary driver. There is no user interaction
required.
• Once the black window has disappeared reconnect the Dongle.
• You will now see the “Found New Hardware” message bubble followed by the
“Hardware is installed and ready for use” message bubble.