This service offers you access to the PEGASUS Systems firmware online archive. To check for recent changes in the functionality of your product or for last minute add-on features we recommend to browse the online documentation regularly.

Always contact PEGASUS Systems for compatibility issues prior to upgrading your system. Send an eMail to support@pegasus-sys.net in case of any uncertainties ...

 

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR OLD FIRMWARE - save it to a floppy disk or keep the original EPROM to back up in case of any troubles.

Key Benefits

  • Always have access to the latest firmware for your product.

  • Get notification about product changes.

  • Check the revision history for bug fixes and functional enhancements.

  • Upgrade at any time you like.

How to upgrade your system ...

  1. Always disconnect the systems from the mains supply and dismantle the mechanical assembly to gain access to the motherboard.

  2. For upgrading to the latest firmware version always have  an erased EPROM of type 27C256 or 27C512 (depends on the motherboard type) available. 

  3. Download the HEX file providing the new firmware. Always check for product type and hardware revision of the motherboard (in case of any uncertainties contact your hardware vendor).

  4. Program the new EPROM with the latest firmware.

  5. Remove the old EPROM from the motherboard socket and insert the newly programmed. Store the old EPROM at a save location.

  6. Reassemble the system, connect the power cord and boot the system. Check for correct functionality and enter the main menu.

  7. Reload the default settings and reboot the system with the factory pre-settings in order to grant best performance.

Never erase the original EPROM and update with the new firmware. Always keep the original firmware for safety reasons.

PCS Shutter (Classical and Enhanced version)

Firmware for the PCS Shutter. OS for controlling the new PCS Shutter assembly via the 5-phase stepper motor. Featuring manual, analog and DMX-512 remote control functionality.

Use the following links to download the firmware now (use save target as ...)

PCS Shutter  (current version 1.80)

Slide View

Firmware for the ARC2, BP12 and Compact12 - Carousel slide changer. For all three Carousel slide changer products the firmware exhibits equal functionality . Due to the different slide handling capabilities of the changers you have to download the appropriate firmware version for your specific Carousel slide changer.

Use the following links to download the firmware now (use save target as ...)

SlideView  - ARC2 - 10 slides (210mm) assembly - (current version 2.58)

SlideView  - Compact - 12 slides (210mm) assembly - (current version 2.58)

SlideView  - BP12 - 12 slides (230mm) assembly - (current version 2.57)

Zoom Drive Add on

Firmware for the dual motor driven Zoom assembly. OS for controlling the new stepper motor driven Zoom assembly via 2-phase stepper motors. Featuring manual and DMX-512 remote control functionality.

Use the following links to download the firmware now (use save target as ...)

ZoomDriver  (current version 1.41)

DMX-512 Recorder

Firmware for the 32 vector DMX-512 recorder. The latest firmware version features support for the external keypad, PLC interface and provides a new DMX-512 stream timing.

Use the following links to download the firmware now (use save target as ...)

ZoomDriver  (current version 1.00)

Error Codes  ....

The following section lists all the available error codes for the above presented firmware products. Some of the error codes are shared among the various applications some are specific to the system. So always mind the comment besides the error code number.

You can access the five most recently logged error codes by selecting the error code menu handler - common to all applications.

 

HOW to ACCESS the ERROR code:

Press the MENU button, scroll down to error codes and  confirm your selection by pressing the ENTER button one more time.
Code

Syntax

Interpretation

0x10

ERROR SLDCHG MECHANICAL ERROR

Timeout error within startup synchronization - Mechanical or stepper error.

0x11

ERROR SLDCHG MOVEMENT

Slide addressing error - Command re- transmission failed multiple times within slide addressing routine.

0x12

ERROR SLDCHG DESYNC TIMEOUT

Fine adjust procedure failed due to location error - Timeout counter has expired.

0x20

ERROR PCS DESYNC TIMEOUT

Re synchronization error due to extended travel period within the synchronization move.

0xF0

ERROR SOFT RESET

User forced soft reset via keyboard.

0xF1

ERROR STEPPER COMM

Communication with stepper processor failed - Stepper communication error.

0xF2

ERROR SYSTEM HALTED

System halted due to fatal error condition - non recoverable exception.

0xFF

ERROR CODE NOT VALID

Entry not valid - Reading after history has been flushed.

In case of having any troubles to access the error codes consult your firmware documentation,  the online manual or simply contact your hardware vendor ...

 

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March 02, 2002