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  • orobert
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2010
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    Help with B&K referenec 50 preamp and BkcSuite

    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
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    • Dmantis
      Super Senior Member
      • Jun 2004
      • 1037
      #2
      Originally posted by 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
      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.
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        • orobert
          Junior Member
          • Jan 2010
          • 4
          #3
          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).
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            • Dmantis
              Super Senior Member
              • Jun 2004
              • 1037
              #4
              Originally posted by 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).
              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.
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                • orobert
                  Junior Member
                  • Jan 2010
                  • 4
                  #5
                  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
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