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All software is offered "as is" and
without guarantee. This software
is for experienced users only. If you don't have the ability
to load this software or if you feel unsure of your abilities, DO
NOT use this software.
First Strike Meters is in no way responsible for the use or
mis-use of this software. Any repairs required because of
your use or mis-use of this software will be charged at normal
bench repair rates and normal replacement parts cost.
***USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK***
This software is free of charge and may be freely distributed but may NOT be modified in any way. If you distribute this software it MUST remain in the original zip file containing ALL original files.
Software is provided in zip files and will normally have instructions included with the file.
Normally installing drivers and the ToolBox Editor will go smoothly, but in some instances the PC may be missing files or the drivers are not correctly installed. Below are a few 'solutions' that have been used.
If you are not able to connect to your meter, check to see that your drivers were installed correctly by reviewing your device manager.
Plug in the meter using the USB cable.
Open your 'Control Panel'
Open 'System'
Click the 'Hardware' tab
Click the 'Device Manager' button
Open 'Ports (COM & LPT)' and you should see 'Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM#)' showing the Com Port Number that was assigned.
Remember this Com port number to use with the FS1 ToolBox Editor.
If you do not see 'Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM#)' your
drivers are not loaded to your PC.
FS1 Drivers with 'Uninstaller' 7/20/10 (Advanced) - use this one if you are having problems installing the drivers and connecting to your meter. Instructions are included in the download.
Solving
Driver Problems 7/20/10 (Advanced)
Can't connect to your meter or can't load your meter? This is
for you. Shows you how to solve most problems than prevent
downloads to your meter.
Solving MSCOMM32.OCX
Problem 8/17/10 (Advanced)
Use to repair error message 'Run-time error 339: Component
'MSCOMM32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered:
a file is missing or invalid.'
NOTE: This is a PC problem. If you don't get this error
message, there is no need to download this file.
Solving MSFLXGRD.ocx
Problem 10/16/12 (Advanced)
Use to repair error message 'Run-Time Error 339: Component
msflxgrd.OCX is Not Correctly Registered or File is Missing.'
NOTE: This is a PC problem. If you don't get this error
message, there is no need to download this file.
This problem found by Derek Payne of Northern Ireland. Thanks
Derek.
MiniVB6 7/20/10
(Advanced)
In some cases Visual Basic may be missing from your PC. If
you get a error saying 'msflxgrd.ocx' is missing or is not
registered you may solve this PC problem by installing MiniVB6.
If you have loaded a incorrect or corrupted file your meter may show strange characters on the screen or your meter may not turn off (green light stays on).
Our meters have Bullet Proof software and can easily be restored to their original working condition by following the instructions below.
- First remove the ruff neck boot.
- Open the battery door and unplug your battery.
- Re-plug your battery. The meter should now be off. (You may want to plug in your charger at this time.)
- Hold the Load/dB key of the meter and power on the meter to enter the engineering mode.
- Select the correct COM port and click Open.
- Click the 'Restore' button and wait for the loading process to finish.
- After it has finished your meter will again turn off.
- Turn your meter on and wait for it to boot, within 5 seconds after boot enter 9876 to reset the meter.
FS1 ToolBox Virus Scan Report