Oct. 19, 2015
ASC1 Loader/Editor Software Version 2.0 - Release Notes   

Version 2.0 is a major update for Loader, Satellite List management and PC compatibility. The Loader software program is a single executible (.exe) file and does not require special libraries or storing in a separate folder.

Important Notice: ASC1 Loader/Editor version 2.0 will only read and write firmware versions 20151019v1 and later. Version 2.0 will not read or write earlier firmware versions. Version 2.0 will not read Satellite Lists from the ASC1 if it is loaded with firmware versions older than 20151019v1. Once firmware 20151019v1 is loaded, only Loader/Editor version 2.0 and higher will read and write Satellite Lists. Previous Satellite Lists are compatible and can be edited and loaded with version 2.0.

ASC1 Loader Editor Version 2.0 Supports:
- 199 Satellite Positions Read, Write, Save
- Software East and West Limits Read and Write
- Compatibility with Win XP, 7, 8, 10
- Compatibity with most authentic USB/Serial RS-232 Converters     running current release factory drivers

Important Notice: 
Perform the firmware upgrades and Satellite List customization at your own risk. If you do not feel comfortable with the update process or do not have an appropriate computer and serial connection, we advise the following:
1. Do not upgrade or customize the ASC1.
2. Contact Titanium Satellite and arrange to send either the complete ASC1 or only the main PCB along with return prepaid postage for a free upgrade service.
3. Contract with a qualified computer technician and provide these upgrade instructions and files to upgrade the ASC1.

Titanium Satellite has extensively tested and verified the firmware and loader process using an on-board serial RS-232 port and authentic Prolific PL2303 chipset USB/Serial converter supplied by Titanium Satellite running on WinXP/7/8/10 OS PCs with latest drivers available via the Prolific website. We recommend that only an on-board or PCI(e) RS-232 serial communication port be used to upgrade the ASC1 firmware. USB/Serial converters and/or drivers are often very problematic and may corrupt the data transfer and cause the ASC1 to be inoperable. 

Incomplete or interrupted firmware upgrades may corrupt the ASC1. It may not be possible to recover from corrupted firmware in the field and require an RMA to return the ASC1 or main PCB along with prepaid return postage to Titanium Satellite in California, USA for the recovery process. Upgrade failures may occur due to the users computer hardware and/or software, loss of power, communication errors, incompatible USB/Serial converters or outdated/incorrect drivers. Titanium Satellite will not be liable for any losses due to an inoperable ASC1 caused by the firmware upgrade process. 

The computer and the ASC1 must be powered with a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to prevent loss of power during the critical data transfer, verification and flash burning process. Loss of power during this upgrade process may disable the ASC1.
