The latest bitDrive software and AF bit firmware releases are always available for download on the Audison Software Download page. This is Audison web Support area.
1.1 PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The bitDrive software can be installed in every PC equipped with Windows 10 or 11 operating system. For the installation it is important to have an active Internet connection, in order to ensure the download of the Microsoft .NET Framework files (these are needed for a proper funtioning of the software) if they are not already installed in the PC.
Once the new bitDrive release has been downloaded, the user can open the bitDrive (vx.x.x.x) folder, right-click on the executable file setup.exe and selecting Run as administrator.
The following window will appear;
Press Next to proceed.
Press I Agree to proceed.
Press Browse if the user wants to change the bitDrive folder location in the PC, otherwise press Next to proceed.
Press Next to proceed and wait until the installation is completed.
Press Close to terminate.
The icon of the software executable file and all other software folders will be available at the following PC patch C:\Program Files (x86)\Audison\bitDrive.
1.2 PC SOFTWARE UNINSTALL
To uninstall the bitDrive software the user can follow the standard procedure of Windows operating systems:
- Press: Start / Control Panel / Programs and Features
- Select bitDrive and press Uninstall
- Follow the procedure to complete the uninstall.
Note: at the end of the procedure, it will be immediately possible to install the new bitDrive release, without the need for restarting the PC.
1.3 PC SOFTWARE UPDATE
Once the new bitDrive release has been downloaded, the user can follow the same installation procedure shown in section 1.1 PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION. The previous software release will be automatically overwritten.
1.4 FIRMWARE UPGRADE
1.4.1 Upgrade with switch in position ART ON/OFF
This function does not require active Internet access - however, the latest firmware must be downloaded from the Internet. This can be downloaded at Audison web portal https://www.audison.eu/support/software-and-firmware/.
IMPORTANT:
◼︎ The firmware upgrade will erase the setup saved into the product memory. Therefore, please make sure to save the setup in the PC before starting the procedure, in order to reload that after the procedure has been completed.
◼︎ Take care to keep the product and the PC powered on, and the USB cable firmly
connected, during the firmware update process. Power or connection failure can result in malfunctioning equipment.
◼︎If the vehicle battery is questionable, connect an automotive-capable +12DC power supply to the battery until the firmware process is complete.
◼︎Do not change the position of the UPGRADE switch during the firmware upgrade process.
Note: Make sure the bit Drive software is not open on your PC. If it is, close it before updating the firmware.
- Download the firmware file from the Audison website. A folder named AFUpdate (vx.x.x.x) will be available in the Downloads folder.
- Open the folder AFUpdate (vx.x.x.x), click on the file AFUpdate. The following window will appear:
- Make sure to read the warnings, the click on Update to start the procedure.
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Wait until the operation is completed before disconnecting the USB cable or removing power from the bit device or the PC. The following window will appear:
5. Click on OK to restart the device.
At the end of the upgrade, the device will be ready to be configured. Open the bit Drive software to start the configuration or to load a setup file previously saved.
1.4.2 Upgrade with switch in position UPGRADE
These procedure must be used in case of FW upgrades that were not succesfully completed, which cause missing turn on of the amplifier or other malfunctionings.
- Disconnect the supply from the AF bit or remove the fuse for 5 seconds.
- Put the switch in position “UPGRADE MODE”.
- Reconnect the supply of the AF bit or insert the fuse previously removed, and turn on the supply.
- The logo of the AF bit will start blinking, meaning that the device is ready to be upgrade in Rescue mode.
- Download the firmware from the Audison website. A folder named AFUpdate (vx.x.x.x) will be available in the Downloads folder.
- Open the folder AFUpdate (vx.x.x.x), click the file AFUpdate. The following window will appear:
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Make sure to read all the warnings, then click Update to start the procedure.
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Wait until the operation is completed before disconnecting the USB cable or removing power from the bit device or the PC. At the end the followin message will appear:
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Click OK and disconnect the supply from the AF bit or remove the fuse for 5 seconds.
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Put the switch from position UPGRADE MODE to the desired position ART ON/OFF.
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Reconnect the supply or insert the fuse previously removed.
At the end of the upgrade, the device will be ready to be configured. Open the bit Drive software to start the configuration or to load a setup file previously saved.