w/ the ascension 2000 you can use any eeprom programmer like pocket programmer 3 from transtronics. the only way to get a no maint. prom is for a your customer to buy the prom directly from vertical express a thyssen owned parts supplier. or if you're lucky enough you have a buddy with the no maint. prom already and he can burn you a copy. the prom is based on # of landings. the chip # is 27C512 and can be purchased at any electronic supplier.