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Software updates

The software tool “Alex-M Loader” provides you with a simple method of
updating the dimmer processor software from a PC or laptop. You will need
the following cable:
• 9-pin Submin-D, male to female. Pins 4, 7 and 8 must be bridged. See

Fig. 35 on page 54.

Fig. 34:
The “Alex-M Loader”
software tool

Use the cable to connect the RS232 submin-D socket at the rear of the unit to a
serial port on the PC / laptop.

Start the “Alex-M Loader” software tool.

Select the file with the software you want to install. The file must have the
extension .h86.
• Either enter the path and name of the file in the text box

• Click [_..._] and browse for the file as normal under Windows (in much the

same way as you would open a file in Microsoft Word, for instance).