Programming information for the
Vision / DriTek+ dryers only.

DATA LOG VIEWER PROGRAM

Notice! As with any computer upgrade, you run the risk of making your dryer inoperable if the programming procedure is interrupted during the upgrade.  NEVER TURN OFF POWER DURING UPGRADE PROCESS!

If you are currently drying grain, we highly recommend you wait until you are finished drying grain before attempting to update your software.  If you feel you need to upgrade, please download and view the programming manual. 

Page last updated on 03-01-10

Vision/Dritek+ programming manual.pdf  updated 10-16-2008

     The USB Flash drive enables you to update the software in your Vision/DriTek+ dryers easily.  You can purchase these Flash drives at any Wal-Mart, Kmart, OfficeMax, Staples or any department store that sells computer electronic accessories.

     When you insert your USB Flash drive into a USB port on your computer, you will have added another virtual disk drive.  Please make note of the drive letter of the USB Flash Drive. (Double click on MY COMPUTER on your Desktop) You will need it later when you install the update software.

     You can access files on your Flash drive using either Windows 2000/ME/XP or Macintosh with OS 8.6 or higher.  If you are using Windows 98SE, you will have to install a driver from the manufacturer of the flash drive you own.

     Click on the link below to start the download process to your computer.  You can SAVE or RUN the program.  It doesn't matter which one you choose.  When saving make sure you make note of where you put it.

     When this file is executed, it will copy the files to the necessary folder on your USB Flash drive.  During the install, you will be prompted to provide the drive letter of your USB Flash drive. ( i.e. D:)  Or you can click on the Change button to located the drive on your system. 

     Once the USB Flash drive has the necessary files on it, you can insert it into the USB port located on the bottom of the Vision/DriTek+ assembly.  Open the lower control box, and look at the back of the door. You will notice a aluminum box with a circuit board on the back.  Look underneath the box for the USB port as shown in the programming manual. 

Version P101 software is now using a user safety #1 input located on the main I/O board inside the upper control box of your dryer. 

If you are upgrading your dryer from prior software revisions then you will need to place a jumper wire between J2-02 and J2-03 (User Safety #1 input) to provide 12VDC to this input.  Failure to do so will cause your dryer to become inoperable until this procedure is done.

This input can be used to stop dryer operation by connecting auxiliary equipment between these two connection points with a N/C closed connection that will open in the event of a shutdown or equipment failure.

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!
If you experience any issues with motors not starting you may need to reset the computer to factory defaults.
If you need to reset your controls you can download this file that outlines this procedure or click on the link below to download and view.

How to reset your Touch Screen Controller back to Factory Defaults

Software can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:
Current Vision/Dritek+ Software version 1.02   updated 11-14-2009
Vision/Dritek+ manual addendum for 1.01  updated 10-13-2009

The changes made in version 1.01 are listed below:

• Extended plenum temperature manager for all dryer sizes
  
• Add a button to disable the upper moisture sensor's participation in the advanced m/c mode
  
• Five speed temperature mode needs to automatically adjust center speed.
  
• Place moisture control button icon on button located on the Drying mode selection screen
  
• Remove watchdog button from setup screen
  
• Low heat timer position on user interface does not get refreshed properly when changing batch modes.
  
• Graph screen reverts back to chart screen upon cycling power.  Save Setting.
  
• The moisture sensor calibration screen needs fixed so it wraps around correctly. 
  
• System diagnostics screen needs help added.
  
• Burner differential screen needs help added
  
• Batch calibration factor should not be displayed on dryer
  
• Dry mode selection screen should disappear after going to moisture control setup screen
  
• Five speed temp and moisture needed correct limits and defaults placed on the user's ability to change settings.
  
• Moisture control button on main screen needs color gradient improved.
  
• Fix rear discharge shutdown help file and picture to add part number for new switch
  
• Make sure dryer defaults to load anytime when in batch mode. 
  
• When in staged batch temp mode grey out the main m/c button
  
• Change the way the shutdown history is recorded so a single shutdown cannot be recorded over and over due to the user pressing the stop button repeatedly.
  
• Add button to information screen to show new feature additions.
  
• Tower dryer model setup screen has been reorganized to be more pleasing to the eye.
  
• Cool down mode needs to be indicated at the top right side in status bar.
  
• Take out burner mode selection screen for F&T.  Burners should always be hi/lo only.
  
• It was reported that lower and upper grain setpoints show up in cont flow and the lower setpoint is used.
  
• Temps and metering roll speeds are backwards on 5 speed temp setup screen.
  
• Make user safety #1 active.
  
• Make provisions for the new fenwal board and pactrol used for CSA and CE.  It incoorporates its own 45 second purge.
  
• Metering roll reverse should not show up when F&T selected.
  
• Make sure all screens are uniquely numbered in title bar
  
• Make sure F&T model numbers are retrieved properly upon cycling of power