ETC Alex M Alex MX User Manual

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Software updates

Alex-M Loader

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Select the serial port of the PC / laptop which is being used (COM1 or COM2).

Switch the dimmer unit off briefly and then on again (disconnect the power supply
briefly).
• If the cable is connected correctly and the settings are correct, the display on

the unit remains white. If, on the other hand, the welcome screen appears, it is
probable that either the incorrect serial port has been selected or the cable
has been connected incorrectly.

If the screen of the dimmer processor is white: Start the software update process
by pressing

[Start_Upload].

• The new software is read in and progress bars indicate the status of the

update. This process may take several minutes. The software has been read
in when the progress bars disappear.

When the software update has been completed, close “Alex-M Loader” and
remove the cable.
• The unit is immediately operational with the new software.
• The settings you have selected and any presets you have stored are retained.

Fig. 35: 9-pin Submin-D
cable, male to female.
Pins 4, 7 and 8 are
bridged.

Submin-D socket

9-pin

Submin-D plug

9-pin