Appendix A: Scheduling Chart107Appendix VIIInstructions for Upgrading Existing MDC’s to Version 2.01. Prior to installing the new software, ensure that the existing data and schedules in the existing software are upto date and have been synchronized with the controller.2. As a backup, print out existing set up data and schedules via the “Print” functions in the “File.” Ensure thisincludes Sensor Decoder data as well as all data on Pumps/MVs and boosters.3. Install software, per the following:i. Install the 2.0 SW in a new directoryii. Copy the rbt.ldb and monitor.ldb files from the old directory to the new directoryiii. Run the upgradedatabase.bat and this will do the update.iv. Delete the old directory once the update is complete.4. Verify that all set-up data and schedules are correct. Make any changes if needed.5. On the controller, change out the existing memory card with the new Version 2.0 card.6. Connect to the controller via serial cable or phone line7. Under the “Send data” menu on the top tool bar, select “Send all set up and irrigation data. This will send allconfiguration date and schedules from the PC software to the controller.8. At the controller verify that all setup and schedule information has been correctly received.Note: For running more than one version of the MDC software after installing Version 2.0, ensure that the versionsremain in separate directories. You may have a conflict using the un-installer to remove MDC software when theMDC software is installed more than one time. This is just because of the shared DLL. Just remove the directoryinstead of using the remove software function under Windows. Finally, you can only run one the MDC software atthe time. Make sure all programs are closed before you start another. Watch the two icons in the task bar.
