What is it, and why do I need it?

The Helix Remote Control Software (HelixRCS) is one of the add-ins to Midas and Klark Teknik’s Elgar Shell. The HelixRCS allows the user to add up to 64 channels of Helix and to store and retrieve the data to their PC. Users can also edit the data offline on their PC. The HelixRCS allows control of all types of Helix Equalisers – DN9340, DN9340E, DN9344 and DN9344E. We recommend all users upgrade to this version.

Note: the Elgar Library Manager Shell is required for use of this AddIn – please download version 2.64 of the Elgar Library Manager Shell from this link:
Elgar Library Manager Shell version 2.64

The major version number of 4 indicates that it interoperates at a communications level with all other Klark Teknik products running version 4.xx – this includes DN9340, DN9344, DN9340E, DN9344E, DN9848, DN9848E, other Elgar AddIns and so on. Note that it is possible to run products with version 3.xx and 4.xx side-by-side, but they must have separate communication paths, and the version of the Host Code and AddIn must have the same protocol. See the user manual for more details.

Additional Features:

Version 4.10 fixes an issue where a malformed packet could be sent to the Rapide causing it to halt.

What do I need to do it, and how do I go about doing it?

To create or edit data on DN934x units, you will need:

• Microsoft .Net framework V1.1. This must be installed on your PC prior to installing the Helix RCS. Visit the Microsoft website to find the correct language version for your PC.
• We also strongly recommend you run Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) to make sure all your PC components are fully up to date.
• DN9340/44/40E/44E version 4.03 or later Host Code to be loaded on the Helix units.
• If a Rapide unit is to be used with the system, then software version 4.06 or later is required.
• A PC display resolution of at least 1024 X 768 pixels.
• Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Windows 98 is NOT supported. The minimum specification that the software can be expected to run on is:
  Pentium 3 500Mhz (or equivalent)
  256MB RAM
  10MB free disc space
  At least 1 COM port (for connection to Console)
  CDROM (for installation)
  (Note that the fewer devices you add to the Elgar Shell, the faster it will be)

Downloads:

Klark Teknik Helix Remote Control User Guide
Elgar Library Manager Shell V2.64
Klark Teknik Helix remote control software V4.10

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