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3.5 – Remote Loading Software to the Flex-2 Board
1. What you need
1.1 Windows XP, or later pc with MicroSD port or USB to MicroSD card reader
1.2 MicroSD card (comes installed in the Flex-2 main logic board)
2. Transferring the file into the MicroSD card
2.1 Turn power off to the controller board.
2.2 Remove SD card.
2.3 The software is in a zip format and will be sent as an attachment to an email.
2.4 Save the zipped file and then unzip it.
2.5
Do not change the name or the file extension!!!
2.6 Copy the program file to the SD card.
3. Loading the file from the MicroSD card to the controller board
Note: All system settings will be erased once software is updated!!! We recommend making a print
out of the settings before doing anything.
3.1 Turn power off to the controller board.
3.2 Gently push the MicroSD card into the MicroSD connector on the board.
3.3 Turn power on while holding the Button on the board for 2 seconds then release.
Update Software? Press Yes to continue loading the software. Press Exit to cancel.
3.4 Once the Yes key has been pressed a brief reminder will be displayed followed by
a confirmation.
System Settings will be erased if Updated – This reminder will stay on for a few seconds before transitioning to
the final confirmation message.
Update: XXXX-XX-XXX Start Next Exit – Press Start to load the software. Press Next view the next file loaded on
the MicroSD card or Press Exit to cancel .
3.5 Software updating and completion.
Update: XXXX-XX-XXX Addr : 0x00012000 – Software name and flash memory address being
programmed. Address should be cycling every ½ second.
Software Updated! Please Cycle Power – Cycle power to complete update.
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Error messages:
One of the following messages may occur if there is a problem loading the software . In that case, remove the
MicroSD card and check that the correct file is loaded on the MicroSD card.
4.1
EEPROM Error Please Try Again – EEPROM error.
4.2 Main CRC Error V:XXX Update Required! – The computed main program CRC is incorrect.
4.3 Frame Error V:XXX While Reading File – There was a checksum error while reading one of the
files entries.
THE FOLLOWING IS A FATAL ERROR AND THE BOARD CAN NOT BE USED!!
2.4 Fatal Error V:XXX Invalid Boot CRC! – Do not load any software if this message occurs.