Just did the 1.190 update. Most of the above still applies. The changes are I'm using a Win10 laptop. Had to use VMware 15 to make a WinXP SP3 virtual machine. After installing the XP virtually I had to use the certificate update for WinXP that is on the PEMicro Support site. After that Installed I installed the PEMicro Device drivers that brought the USB driver up to version 12.4 or 12.7. I was then able to open the CP12Z and see the Multilink USB device. From there I executed the .BAT file provided by Pentair in their support section.
How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers
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Just did the 1.190 update. Most of the above still applies. The changes are I'm using a Win10 laptop. Had to use VMware 15 to make a WinXP SP3 virtual machine. After installing the XP virtually I had to use the certificate update for WinXP that is on the PEMicro Support site. After that Installed I installed the PEMicro Device drivers that brought the USB driver up to version 12.4 or 12.7. I was then able to open the CP12Z and see the Multilink USB device. From there I executed the .BAT file provided by Pentair in their support section.
Would you be willing to rent out or loan your equipment? I'd like to do this update, as well.
I'm looking up update mine, but unable to find the software as in step 1. Does anyone have the prog12z_install.exe?
Which programmer do you have?
Cyclone Pro software is free to download, you have to edit the .bat files to call the Cyclone instead of the Multilink
The early version of Prog12z_install.exe, required an early Multilink (Rev A ?) and windows XP, I believe that information is in the first post...
None yet, just trying to make sure I can get the files first before I started purchasing one. I can get the multlink rev a for about $50. Is there a better way?
I still have the early Prog12z software, do you have a Windows XP computer?
Rev A multilink should then work. PM the link so I can verify Rev A.
Both Multilinks I found in the $50 range are incorrect, not for " 6 PIN HCS08 HC(S)12(X) ".
1) Win Xp,
2) Rev A programmer,
3) Early Prog12z,
4) Build yourself the cable, and then you still have to
5) edit the .bat files in order for it to work...
Rev A multilink should then work. PM the link so I can verify Rev A.
Both Multilinks I found in the $50 range are incorrect, not for " 6 PIN HCS08 HC(S)12(X) ".
1) Win Xp,
2) Rev A programmer,
3) Early Prog12z,
4) Build yourself the cable, and then you still have to
5) edit the .bat files in order for it to work...
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Cyclone Pro works fine in Windows 10, the software is free from P&E Micro (link is not published ??). Bat files/Scripts need to be edited for "Cyclonepro". Path to Algorithms also needs to be corrected.
A Virtual "XP Mode" VHD running in Virtualbox (Pain to set up and activate) on Windows 10 operating system, does load the Prog12z v1.71 software, Both the Multilink ver A and B programmers, load their drivers properly and both ver A & B programmers run from the un-edited Pentair bats/Scripts files properly.
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Has anyone tried (or even better, been successful) using an Arduino as ISP to flash new firmware via the Arduino IDE?
Seems it would be doable if you had the correct chip libraries installed in the Arduino IDE and could connect from the Arduino board to the Pentair board. Is there a pinout available for the Pentair side? Would I be safe in assuming the pins would be the same as other 6-pin programming jumpers; MISO, SCK, RESET, VCC, MOSI & GND?
Picture from the first post
On the Micro JST plug;
1-White = Gnd
4-Yellow = Reset
5-Black = BKGD
6-Red = VCC
The other two pins (2&3) are not used.
This is a BDM 6 pin pinout
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Wow, can't believe I scrolled right past that and it didn't register. Wait, yes I can. 
Thx!
Thx!
Hello all, does anybody here know where I could download a copy of prog12z, v1.71 ? The link given a few years ago is down and I figured someone here might have a copy?
What is the minimum firmware that will add the extra 4 relays for easy touch 8 (assuming the resistor is soldered on?)
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I typically use the latest firmware 2.180
But I am sure any thing after 2.160 would work.
But I am sure any thing after 2.160 would work.
Pentairs link for 2.180 is down.
Would anyone be willing to PM me a link to Google drive/Dropbox etc?
Would anyone be willing to PM me a link to Google drive/Dropbox etc?