Trace Systems, Inc

Purchase  Simple Upgrade Management SYSTEM Through microEngineering Labs

Because SUMS is a modular, expandable system, you need to purchase at least TWO things to get started:

1. the SUMS system,
2. and at least 1 SUMS-compatible BLPROtected Bootloader product, for the processor group and connectivity type you need. (USB and Ethernet are currently supported.)  

The MELABS online store is set up to make it easy for you to purchase the SUMS system and one bootloader, for a total price of $369.95.  To do this, click the link for the SUMS System below.  This will take you to a page at the MELABS store that looks like this:

To purchase the SUMS system and one SUMS bootloader, for a total price of $369.95, check the checkbox labeled "I understand that a SUMS Bootloader is required. (Purchase NOW to receive a $249.99 discount," and click the Add to Basket button.  You will then be asked to select the SUMS bootloader of your choice.  The "$249.99 discount" will get the total price to $369.95. 

(NOTE: If you forget to check the checkbox shown above, the MELABS store will attempt to charge you $369.95 for the SUMS system without a bootloader, PLUS an additional $249.95 for the SUMS bootloader, which would be a total price of $619.90!  If this happens, just empty the cart and start your purchase over, following the directions above.) 

The SUMS System will be one download, with its own installer, its own SUMS Serial Number, and its own Activation Key.  When you download the SUMS system, you will be provided with your own Company_ID.  In your products and firmware upgrades that you provide with the SUMS system, you must only use the Company_ID that we provide you, to avoid conflicts with other companies that use the SUMS system.  (It is a simple one time operation to set set up your Company_ID in the SUMS Upgrade Manager program.) You are free to choose your own Model_ID and Serial Number parameters for your products.

Each SUMS-compatible BLPROtected Bootloader product purchase (including the first one you choose with the SUMS System) will be a separate download, each with its own separate installer, its own bootloader Serial Number, and its own Activation Key.  You must install the SUMS system first, and then you may install one or more SUMS bootloaders into your SUMS system installation.

After you purchase the SUMS system and one bootloader, you can return later and purchase additional SUMS bootloaders (at $249.95 each) and install them into your existing SUMS system using the simple installation instructions.

 

System Requirements: The SUMS system requires WinZip 12.0 or later in order to create archives. (WinZip is not supplied by Trace Systems.) 

You can learn more about WinZip here.  Frankly, WinZip doesn't make it easy to find their inexpensive "Big Zipper" bundle (apparently preferring to sell you WinZip alone).  If the above link doesn’t work, try this method to find their bundle: Go to the WinZip web site, and click menu item Buy Now | Other Products.  We recommend the bundle because it is the cheapest way to get the full capability out of both WinZip and of our Simple Upgrade Management SYSTEM.

Please note that Trace Systems Inc. is not affiliated with WinZip in any way, other than as a satisfied customer. 

You will also need to download their free WinZip Command Line Plugin to allow SUMS to control WinZip.

Orders for our software products are fulfilled by our friends at microEngineering Labs (also known as "melabs"), through their secure online store. They will process your credit card securely and accurately, and ship your order quickly. They ship all over the world, and overnight shipping is available in the US.

We have known and trusted the good folks at microEngineering Labs for almost two decades, and we can assure you that they are of the highest integrity. They are very helpful and knowledgeable, they make good stuff, and are great people that we think you should get to know.

Purchase SUMS System + One SUMS Bootloader:

Simple Upgrade Management SYSTEM (SUMS) by Trace Systems is a low-cost, integrated system that can help you easily manage upgrades across your entire product line. SUMS automatically delivers firmware upgrades by email, makes it simple for non-technical users to perform the upgrade, protects firmware from theft or incorrect installation, and can lock firmware to the Serial Number in a specific customer's device. Works with encrypted bootloaders to support multiple kinds of connectivity (presently USB and Ethernet). Base system requires at least one BLPROtected  bootloader (MELABS store lets you choose one bootloader when you buy SUMS System) Currently available for PIC18F4550/2550(USB) and PIC32MX795F512/695F512(Ethernet); more device families to follow No programming required, ready to use Simple automatic mode for non-technical end users Powerful Developer Mode for developers and technical/factory users Brand it yourself, customize company and logo with no PC programming Delivers firmware with encryption to protect intellectual property

Click the Add to Cart button to go to the SUMS System page at the secure online store of our friends at microEngineering Labs.

Purchase Now at the melabs store:

Only $369.95

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Don't See A SUMS Bootloader for YOUR Processor?  VOTE For Your Processor!

We're building up more SUMS-compatible bootloaders as fast as we can, but we need you to tell us what processors and connectivity types you want soonest. 

Please contact us by email, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , to let us know which processors and connectivity types you need soonest.  We'll try to get one going for you as soon as we can, starting with the processor / connectivity type combination that gets the most votes.