Help with B&K referenec 50 preamp and BkcSuite

[orobert]

Hello,

Could someone please tell me if you can use BkcSuite to setup your Reference 50 preamp?
If so, which version of BkcSuite and which firmware for the ref. 50?
I have a ref. 50 (S1), firmware 1.04, and I am unable to use the BkcSuite available on B&K web site to setup the preamp.
Some help?

Thanks

[Dmantis]

Hello,

Could someone please tell me if you can use BkcSuite to setup your Reference 50 preamp?
If so, which version of BkcSuite and which firmware for the ref. 50?
I have a ref. 50 (S1), firmware 1.04, and I am unable to use the BkcSuite available on B&K web site to setup the preamp.
Some help?

Thanks

B&K suite is designed for Installers. Your B&K should have came with the correct version of software for your pre. I don't know or remember off hand the correct version for the 50 series. I would suggest you call them but no one is home.

[orobert]

Hello,

I got a correct version ok BkcSuite, but I am still unable to use it to configure my preamp, the software detects the ref. 50 but stays stuck on "Interrogating Device". I suspect my serial adapter is not correct (it is not the one provided by B&K).

[Dmantis]

Hello,

I got a correct version ok BkcSuite, but I am still unable to use it to configure my preamp, the software detects the ref. 50 but stays stuck on "Interrogating Device". I suspect my serial adapter is not correct (it is not the one provided by B&K).

You need a null modem rs232c cable , you can get a converter at Radio shack or a pre made cable. This is why you can't control it.

[orobert]

Hello,

yes, I have a null modem cable, and I made an adapter, but the pinout given on b&k site seems not to be complete. I need the converter made by B&K and given with the preamp (and unfortunately, I don't have this one).

Thanks for your help