Tech 2 Updating

The Tech 2 can be updated as changes are introduced in workshop information. The software in question is on PCMCIA cards.

In the course of updating, old information on the PCMCIA card is written over. It is therefore unnecessary to check that the right PCMCIA card is connected to the Tech 2 before updating is performed.

IMPORTANT:
The PCMCIA card ports are designed for PCMCIA cards using a 5 V power supply. For this reason, use only PCMCIA cards that are obtained from the Tech 2 supplier.

The PCMCIA card is not designed to be changed regularly and if this is done it will wear out after a period of use. The guarantee does not cover such wear.

The upper card slot accepts PCMCIA cards of the type currently supplied together with the Tech 2. The lower card slot is reserved for possible future needs.

The Tech 2 has 2 slots for PCMCIA cards. Proceed as follows if any PCMCIA card has to be changed:
1. Open the protective cover over the PCMCIA card slots by pressing on the edge nearest the thumb groove located at the top of the Tech 2.
2. Press the release button on the left-hand side of the card slot.
3. Remove the PCMCIA card.
4. Insert the replacement card into the card port's grooves.
5. Press the edge of the PCMCIA card downwards until it locks in place.
6. Close the protective cover over the PCMCIA card ports. Take care to prevent the cover from springing back on repeated occasions as this could result in damage to the cover and its adjacent parts.





When the correct PCMCIA card has been connected to the Tech 2, the instrument can be updated with the latest workshop information.

IMPORTANT: If new software is downloaded to the Tech 2 it will overwrite earlier information on the PCMCIA card. For this reason, make absolutely sure that the right PCMCIA card is connected to the Tech 2.

1. Connect the Tech 2 to a 12 V power supply.
2. Connect the RS232 cable and DB9 adapter to the RS232 port on the Tech 2 and to the communications port on the PC
3. Start the Tech 2 by pressing "PWR". The text "Initializing" will appear briefly on the Tech 2's display followed by a display with the text "Tech 2" and Saab's logotype.
4. Start the PC. Start the procedure for downloading information to the Tech 2 and follow the instructions on the display.

Should a problem arise during data transmission, such as because the RS232 cable has worked loose, the Tech 2 will emit a low tone for about 2 seconds.

5. Check that the right version number is shown on the Tech 2's display.