Firmware upgrade

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Firmware upgrade is needed to access new features and possible bug fixes of Ignitron ECU! To check the installed firmware on your ECU, first connect it to your computer, then go to "Firmware manager" which can be found in the "Control Unit" menu (see the CPU version in the "Current firmware" field). If you would like to upgrade the firmware (which is recommended), please follow these steps:

• The firmware upgrade begins with reading out the actual settings/contents of your ECU! Use the old version of the windows software for this! The original contents will be needed for the upgrade, also may be needed to restore ECU to the old firmware!
• If the controller is write protected, you will need a settings file from your tuner, otherwise you will not be able to upgrade the firmware! If you got a settings file sent by your tuner, proceed to step 5.
• Connect your laptop to the ECU and turn on ignition, then read the contents of your ECU by clicking on "READ" button.
• Save the contents to your hard drive in the "File" menu, with "Save as..."!
• Download the latest full version installer of the windows software from the downloads page, then install it on your computer!
• After successful installation, connect the laptop to the ECU and turn on ignition. Keep the ignition turned on during firmware reflashing process!
• Open the previously saved settings file (or the file sent by your tuner)! The upgraded software will inspect and modify the file and make necessary modifications if needed (to make it run with the new firmware).
• Open "Firmware manager" in "Control unit" menu, then choose the new firmware you are about to install! You also can choose older firmware to revert to!
• Click on "Upload firmware" to initiate firmware reflash! Make sure that the USB lead will not get disconnected and the battery of your laptop will not die while reflashing! If the reflash aborts for some reason, do not start the car, try uploading firmware again without cycling the ignition switch!
• The engine can be started after a successful reflash!