For the aquastrem XT we offer the firmware 1.09 for download as of now. The update is contained in a package with a flash software.
Some customers had problems with the fan output of the aquastream XT Ultra. In cooperation with affected customers we have found a possible cause which is fixed now. A not explicit defined condition of the processor can lead to a possible fault. We recommend all customers to install the new firmware.
Since an update was only possible in connection with the aquaero till now, we have developed a very simple to built flasher and of course the Windows software belonging to it .
The printer output must be set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode.
The software must be executed with admin rights (also under XP) and does not work under 64 bit Vista systems.
For flashting the new firmware the USB connection of the pump must be connected to the computer and the aquabus must be attached to the flasher.
The following components are needed for the flasher:
- one aquabus cable (will be destroyed)
- one diode e.g. 1N4148 or 1N4001-4007
- one 25-pole SUB D plug for the parallel port
Cables and plugs are connected as follows:
Pin 1 (Strobe) -> yellow cable
Pin 10 (ACK) -> red cable and diode (side without ring)
Pin 25 (GND) -> black cable
Pin 14 (AUTO FEED) -> diode (side with ring)
The diode will be attached to Pin 14 with the "ring side" and with the other side to Pin 10 where also the red cable is soldered on.
The flash software does an initialization of the pump after selecting the firmware file. The pumps LED will blink fast.
The flash process lasts for 2 - 5 minutes depending on your computer. During the process the pump operates in the emergency mode. After that the pump must be started newly.
We ask you for feedback whether the new firmware solves problems with the fan output.
In the next few daystThe flasher can also be purchased in our shop for EUR 3.99 as a complete product with a case.
Here is a photo to the flasher:
And the link for the firmware and software:
http://www.aqua-computer.de/download/aqu…_flasher100.zip
The contained firmware can also be flashed with the aquaero.