ASC1 Loader/Editor Software Version 1.8

This 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. The firmware update is now very fast and should take less than 15 seconds.

Important Notice: ASC1 Loader/Editor version 1.8 will only read and write firmware versions 20140730v1 and later. Version 1.8 will not write earlier firmware versions. Version 1.8 will not read or write Satellite lists from the ASC1 if it is loaded with firmware version before 20140730v1. Once this firmware is loaded, only Loader/Editor version 1.8 and higher will read and write Satellite Lists. Previous Satellite Lists are compatible and can be edited and loaded with version 1.8.

How to update your ASC1 to firmware 20140730v1 or later:
1. Use current Loader/Editor to save current custom user satellite list and positions from the ASC1(if desired).
2. Move the old Loader/Editor version and the library files to an archive folder.
3. Unzip new Loader/Editor 1.8 software file and save to a new folder.
4. Unzip firmware version 20140730v1 (or newer).
5. Perform a Global Reset on the target ASC1.
6. Launch Loader/Editor 1.8 software.
7. Select Update tab 
8. Select Com Port
9. Create path to firmware file 20140730v1.
10. Start firmware update.
11. At 100% status completion, acknowledge completion success window then quit Loader/Editor version 1.8.
12. Perform Global Reset on ASC1 then quit and exit the reset menu.
13. Turn OFF the rear panel Master Power switch for 30 seconds.
14. Turn ON the Master Power Switch.
15. Reload Satellite list or reprogram the satellites and positions.

Satellite List Writing:
1. Launch Loader/Editor 1.8 software.
2. Select Com Port
3. Create path to Channel List CSV file
4. Start Satellite List update.
5. (At 100% status completion of a write or read complete these last 3 steps) Click Yes to acknowledge file transfer success.
6. Turn OFF the rear panel Master Power switch for 30 seconds.
7. Turn ON the Master Power Switch.
The Master Power must be cycled after a read or write to unlock the menu and restore operation.

