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Initial Release: November 2021 (MR)

Note

If you attempt the steps below and get an error ending in “…Key expired Wed Sep 20 15:59:53 2023”, please reach out to Penta’s service team at service@pentamachine.com for the solution.

Introduction

This document contains instructions for users on how to update the Kinetic Control software that their machine is runningrunning on Penta Machine Co. machines.

If you have any questions about how to use this tutorial, please contact us here.

Release Notes for Software Versions

Please see the table on this page for all of the software versions, their release notes and their Release release date.

Tools Needed

  • Ethernet cord

  • Ethernet port with internet access

  • Pocket NC Machine (connected and powered on)

  • Solo Machine (connected and powered on)

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If you are running an earlier version of the software than the most recent update listed in this table, it is strongly recommended that you update to remove any bugs and gain additional software features.

Begin by plugging an ethernet cord that is connected to internet access into the ethernet port on the front of the machine. You should see green and yellow LED’s light up next to port when the machine detects an internet connection. Refresh the browser after connecting to the internet. If the internet connection is made , your screen will now look like the following picture, listing the “Latest Version: X.X.X” as well as “Shutdown services to update software”. If you do not see these scripts, check your firewall settings and ensure the internet is available to the machine.

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