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SPDownLoad is a utility that allows someone with minimal training to download a translated SPLat program to a controller. It is designed to allow OEM users of SPLat (i.e. someone embedding a SPLat in their own product) to distribute SPLatWare<\/a> updates to their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPDownLoad will download translated files with the file extension .b1n<\/code> (or .B1N<\/code>). Note that the middle character is a numeral 1. This was selected in preference to .BIN <\/code>because the latter is quite widely used, so we have tried to avoid conflicts with any other programs. When SPDownLoad is installed it creates an automatic file association with .b1n<\/code>, so double clicking a .b1n<\/code> file will launch SPDownLoad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPLat\/PC versions 7.19.4 and later will generate a .b1n<\/code> file when you Translate a program. Older versions generate a .BIN <\/code>file. You can either re-translate or re-name the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can download SPDownLoad from our\u00a0SPDownLoad support page online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HMI430<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Note this program is not required for the HMI430.  For the HMI430 you simply drag and drop the the .b1n file into the System Firmware<\/strong> folder.  No special PC application is required.  Note though that image and font files are not part of the .b1n file.  These files need to be placed in the Internal Storage<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to distribute a program update to your customer<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

You should do several rehearsals of this procedure, including the parts your customer must do, before attempting to teach your customer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Translate the program and generate a .b1n<\/code> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Locate the file in your computer. The extension will most likely be capitalized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Either email the program to your customer or make it accessible online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Get your customer to download and install SPDownLoad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Instruct your customer how to electrically connect to the SPLat board. This must be done in a safe manner!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Instruct your customer how to drive SPDownLoad. The program has a built in help screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Note: We cannot provide support to your<\/em> customers. You must educate yourself in the process before trying to teach your customer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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